Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation
The Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Owego, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $52,225, all to recipients in New York; the grants are listed with the purpose “Community Support.”
Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation gave $52K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,225
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- Average grant
- $2,374
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $32,323
- +74.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 654 Glenmary Drive, Owego, NY 13827
Phone: (607) 687-7084
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Owego Apalachin CSD ($17K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York. Listed recipients include organizations in Owego, Apalachin, Nichols, Elmira, and Vestal.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Owego Apalachin CSD Owego, NY | Community Support | $16,632 |
| Various Community Outreach Owego, NY | Community Support | $7,585 |
| American Society for Suicide Preven Owego, NY | Community Support | $6,100 |
| Tioga County Boys and Girls Club Owego, NY | Community Support | $4,899 |
| Whirlwind Volleyball Club Apalachin, NY | Community Support | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities Tompkins Tioga Nichols, NY | Community Support | $2,255 |
| Owego Hose Team Owego, NY | Community Support | $1,340 |
| A New Hope Center Owego, NY | Community Support | $1,280 |
| Camp Ahwaga Owego, NY | Community Support | $1,000 |
| Chemung County Suicide Prevention C Elmira, NY | Community Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,323 | $126,962 | $119,349 | $52,225 | 22 | $72,349 | $739 |
| 2024 | $18,541 | $105,493 | $102,735 | — | — | $102,735 | $739 |
| 2023 | $15,783 | $100,120 | $84,337 | — | — | $84,337 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $739 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Among its 2025 grantees, A New Hope Center says its mission is “to empower all who suffer injustice and abuse” and to advance social change by seeking to eradicate domestic violence, sexual violence, and other forms of oppression. Kalis Klubhouse says its mission is to partner with horses to provide therapies and education in support of people experiencing health, social, and life challenges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $52,225. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $16,632, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants included $16,632 to Owego Apalachin CSD, $7,585 to Various Community Outreach, $6,100 to American Society for Suicide Preven, $4,899 to Tioga County Boys and Girls Club, and $4,000 to Whirlwind Volleyball Club. Other listed recipients include Catholic Charities Tompkins Tioga ($2,255), Owego Hose Team ($1,340), A New Hope Center ($1,280), and Kalis Klubhouse ($700).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Zepkowski as President, Kathryn Pot as Treasurer, Kristina Bensly as Vice President, and Michelle Mclaren as Secretary.
Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation is led by William Zepkowski, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Zepkowski
President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Pot
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Bensly
Vice President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Mclaren
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation
How much does Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation give each year?
Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation gave $52K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,374, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation give grants?
Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Owego, NY (13 grants) and Apalachin, NY (5 grants).
Does Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (22 grants).
Who are Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Owego Apalachin CSD ($16,632), Various Community Outreach ($7,585) and American Society for Suicide Preven ($6,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation?
Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation reported $32K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $739 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Among its 2025 grantees, A New Hope Center says its mission is “to empower all who suffer injustice and abuse” and to advance social change by seeking to eradicate domestic violence, sexual violence, and other forms of oppression. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2786378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Julia Zepkowski Memorial Foundation 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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