James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Tampa, FL EIN: 56-2334965

JAMES P AND MARGARET L is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return and says that, after the originators died during 2019, all assets had been distributed before December 31, 2020. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.

Key facts about James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc

In short: James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 13 grants in 2020 (avg $89K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
56-2334965
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020
Annual giving (2020)
$1,156,240
Grants made (2020)
13
Average grant
$88,942
Median grant
$40,000
Primary geography
Florida (62% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Grant Count

13

Avg Grant Size

$89K

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants included organizations whose own stated missions address homelessness, multiple sclerosis, education and university research, post-acute care, humanitarian aid, and education about fetal development and pregnancy options.

For example, Metropolitan Ministries describes its mission as caring for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity, and encourage self-sufficiency. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it aims to cure MS while empowering people affected by the disease to live their best lives. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.

Grantmaking

In 2020, the foundation gave $1,156,240 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $5,413 to $525,000, with a median grant of $40,000. The largest awards included $525,000 to Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, $200,000 to The Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee in West Allis, and $100,000 to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa. Other listed grants included $60,000 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, $57,500 to the University of South Florida Foundation, and $55,000 to Camp Arcadia. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.

How to Apply

The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is from its final 2020 filing and is not a current application opportunity.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (62%), Wisconsin (26%), New York (5%), Michigan (5%), and North Carolina (2%).

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

TampaWauwatosaArcadiaBooneGainesvilleNew YorkWest Allis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M13 grants2020

In 2020 it made 13 grants totaling $1.2M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2020

Metropolitan Ministries: $525KMetropolitan Ministries$525KThe Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee: $200KThe Lutheran High SchoolAssociation of Greater…$200KOur Redeemer Lutheran Church: $100KOur Redeemer Lutheran Church$100KNational Multiple Sclerosis Society: $60KNational Multiple SclerosisSociety$60KUniversity of South Florida Foundation: $58KUniversity of South FloridaFoundation$58KCamp Arcadia: $55KCamp Arcadia$55KAdvent Health Foundation: $40KAdvent Health Foundation$40KHabitat for Humanity: $33KHabitat for Humanity$33KUniversity of Florida College of Medicine: $30KUniversity of Florida Collegeof Medicine$30KChapters Health Foundation: $20KChapters Health Foundation$20K

The largest 2020 recipient was Metropolitan Ministries ($525K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K3$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 13 (54%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FLUnrestricted$525,000
The Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee West Allis, WIUnrestricted$200,000
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Wauwatosa, WIUnrestricted$100,000
National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NYUnrestricted$60,000
University of South Florida Foundation Tampa, FLUnrestricted$57,500
Camp Arcadia Arcadia, MIUnrestricted$55,000
Advent Health Foundation Tampa, FLUnrestricted$40,000
Habitat for Humanity Tampa, FLUnrestricted$32,500
University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville, FLUnrestricted$30,000
Chapters Health Foundation Tampa, FLUnrestricted$20,414

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Revenue Expenses Grants
2020 −$99,460 $1,160,252 $1,156,240 across 13 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020
Metric2020
Revenue$-99,460
Expenses$1,160,252
Net Investment Income$1,003

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2020 filing lists Barbara J Zehnder as director and secretary, Daniel J Zehnder as director and president, and Mary J Cajthaml as director and treasurer.

James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc is led by Daniel J. Zehnder, Director & President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Daniel J. Zehnder

    Director & President

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Barbara J. Zehnder

    Director & Secretary

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Mary J. Cajthaml

    Director & Treasurer

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 3712 West Tacon Street, Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: (563) 340-3536

Frequently asked questions about James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc

How much does James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc give each year?

James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 13 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $40,000, and its average grant was $88,942, across 13 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc give grants?

James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (26%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (6 grants) and Wauwatosa, WI (2 grants).

Does James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Metropolitan Ministries ($525,000), The Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee ($200,000) and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church ($100,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.

What does James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc fund?

The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc?

The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc's EIN?

James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2334965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Does James P and Margaret L Zehnder Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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