The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation
The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2024, it made 44 grants totaling $237,000 to organizations working in areas including shelter, health care, education, and support for young people and people with disabilities.
The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation gave $237K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $237,000
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,386
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,870,584
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Allan Winston by letter. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Allan Winston
Mailing address: PO Box 27036, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (480) 585-9157
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Center Ministries ($25K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Arizona organizations received 68% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 20%, California at 4%, South Carolina at 3%, and Indiana at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation gives
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2020) to $237K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $237K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Center Ministries Patchogue, NY | Womens Shelter | $25,000 |
| Border Solidarity Ajo, AZ | Asylum Seeker Shelter | $12,000 |
| Chiricahua Community Health Center Douglas, AZ | Health Clinic for Underserved Community | $10,000 |
| Central AZ Shelter Services Phoenix, AZ | Homeless Shelters | $10,000 |
| Rim Country Literacy Payson, AZ | After School Program | $7,500 |
| Unlimited Potential Phoenix, AZ | Language Education For Immigrants | $7,500 |
| Child Crisis AZ Mesa, AZ | Rescure Nursery | $7,500 |
| Valley Life Phoenix, AZ | Programs For Disabled Kids | $7,500 |
| Pass Prescott, AZ | Domestic Abuse Shelter | $7,500 |
| Homeless Youth Connection Phoenix, AZ | Assistance For Homeless Teens | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,870,584 | $368,419 | $361,295 | $237,000 | 44 | $245,652 | $51,211 | $191,357 |
| 2023 | $3,929,152 | $57,202 | $351,108 | $230,000 | 40 | $235,211 | $30,484 | $192,183 |
| 2022 | $3,892,446 | $92,000 | $277,191 | $150,500 | 29 | $155,711 | $14,054 | $212,579 |
| 2021 | $4,597,018 | $626,407 | $243,234 | $114,511 | 18 | $114,511 | $79,394 | $218,041 |
| 2020 | $4,302,256 | $1,968,193 | $142,885 | $53,000 | 7 | — | $23,488 | $160,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation reported a distributable amount of $191K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for shelters, food assistance, health services, literacy and language education, and programs for children and youth.
Grantee missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it has supported. Mercy Center Ministries, which received $25,000, says it provides shelter and supportive services to homeless women who are single, pregnant, and/or parenting. Homeless Youth Connection, a $7,500 recipient, says it works to eliminate barriers to graduation for homeless youth. Unlimited Potential, also a $7,500 recipient, says it provides services promoting literacy and empowering families to participate in their communities. Special Needs Solutions, which received $5,000, says it fabricates assistive equipment for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $237,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $25,000 to Mercy Center Ministries for a women’s shelter; $12,000 to Border Solidarity for an asylum seeker shelter; and $10,000 each to Chiricahua Community Health Center for a health clinic serving an underserved community and Central AZ Shelter Services for homeless shelters. Other grants included $7,500 to Rim Country Literacy for an after-school program and $7,500 to Homeless Youth Connection for assistance to homeless teens.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allan Winston, Joseph A Miller, Sue Miller, and Diana Winston as directors.
The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan B. Winston Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Diana B. Winston
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Joseph A. Miller III Esq.
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Sue Miller
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan Miller (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $13K, to Susan Miller (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation
How much does The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation give each year?
The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation gave $237K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $230K across 40 grants.
What is The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,386, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation give grants?
The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (11 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants), Tucson, AZ (3 grants) and AJO, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mercy Center Ministries ($25,000), Border Solidarity ($12,000) and Chiricahua Community Health Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation?
The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $191K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for shelters, food assistance, health services, literacy and language education, and programs for children and youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation's EIN?
The Bozena And Josef Zelenda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1240575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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