The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth
The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $908K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $68K.
The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth at a glance
In short: The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $26,667
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $908,217
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($45K). Together the top 3 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 168% of 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Operating | $45,000 |
| Stonehill College Easton, MA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper Easton, MA | Operating | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $908,217 | $71,612 | $88,375 | $80,000 | 3 | $80,000 | $68,093 | $47,562 |
| 2024 | $922,537 | $13,929 | $7,650 | — | — | — | $25,208 | $46,183 |
| 2023 | $918,370 | $12,795 | $62,745 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | $21,334 | $44,515 |
| 2022 | $968,936 | $-30,528 | $63,316 | $55,000 | 2 | $55,000 | $10,049 | $47,652 |
| 2021 | $1,062,213 | $328,972 | $64,609 | $55,000 | 2 | $55,000 | $320,488 | $51,910 |
| 2020 | $797,566 | $29,831 | $65,209 | $56,250 | 3 | — | $21,895 | $49,445 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth is led by Jennifer Zhi, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Zhi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Guenther Roth (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth
How much does The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth give each year?
The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth's typical grant size?
The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth give grants?
The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth gives mostly in Minnesota: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MA (2 grants).
Does The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth?
The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth reported $908K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth's EIN?
The Guenther and Jennifer Z Roth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3545401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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