The Zeist Foundation: Empowering Communities through Philanthropy
The Zeist Foundation, established in 1989, focuses on education, arts & culture, health, and human services to support children, youth, and families. Through place-based philanthropy, the foundation has made significant impacts in the Edgewood Neighborhood of Atlanta since 1994. Dr. and Mrs. George W. Brumley, Jr., the founders, instilled a legacy of giving back to the community in their children. By partnering with innovative and sustainable organizations, The Zeist Foundation continues to make a difference in Georgia while honoring its Dutch roots.
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The Zeist Foundation, Inc. Place Based Philanthropy act local, think global Edgewood Neighborhood 1994 - 2015 October 2015
Mission Statement The Zeist Foundation embraces a holistic approach to address the needs of children, youth and families in three areas: Education Arts & Culture Health & Human Services 2
Mission Statement The Foundation seeks opportunities to leverage its investments in organizations that are innovative, collaborative, and sustainable in serving children, youth, and families in Georgia Traditional Grantmaking - State Place Based Philanthropy - Atlanta 3
The Legacy Dr. and Mrs. George W. Brumley, Jr. established The Zeist Foundation in 1989 to teach their five children the importance of sharing their gifts with the broader community, and to give them and future generations an enduring way to continue the family s philanthropic legacy The five adult children and their spouses served on the family foundation board Focus Areas were selected and studied by all family members The Zeist name came from the town where the family lived in Holland while Dr. Brumley was on sabbatical 4
Place Based Philanthropy Evolution Health School based Pediatric Clinic (1994) Health + Education Whitefoord Community Program (1995) Health + Education + Housing Mayson Avenue Cooperative (2003) 5
Health School Based Clinic at Whitefoord Elementary Ribbon cutting ceremony for clinic in 1994 with Dr. Brumley, Dr. Veda Johnson and Atlanta Public School leaders 7
Place Based Philanthropy Grantees Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School East Atlanta Kids Club Emory University Families First Get Georgia Reading Giving Point Jackson Cluster Fund/ Atlanta Partners for Education Junior Achievement New York University Teach for America The Wylde Center Power My Learning Rollins Center for Literacy and Learning Whitefoord, Inc. WonderRoot YMCA Teen Center 8
Urban Health Program School Based Health Centers In 2009, the Foundation approved a multi-year grant to the Urban Health Program (changed name to Partners for Equity in Child and Adolescent Health ) to support the expansion of school based health centers across Georgia. 10
Partners for Equity in Child and Adolescent Health Lessons Learned Public Private Partnerships are vital for sustainability (federal/state/county/district) Support for children and families requires coordination and/or integration of services (health/education/human services) Return on investment has short and long term dividends (school attendance/health benefits/family stability) 11
Partners for Equity in Child and Adolescent Health Outcomes Local to Global: Atlanta pilot adapted for Georgia school communities Increased Access to Healthcare: 45,000 students Improved Health Outcomes: asthma to obesity Community Building: local collaboration and state association 12
Mr. Atiba Mbiwan Associate Director The Zeist Foundation, Inc. 3715 Northside Parkway, NW Suite 3-195 Atlanta, GA 30327-2812 404.949.3169 - direct 404.949.3160 main 404.277.9169 mobile 404.949.3161 - fax e-mail: atiba@zfo.net Website: www.zeistfoundation.org 13
