The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner is a private foundation based in Park City, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Utah.
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner at a glance
In short: The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner gave $1.0M across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,019,000
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- +41.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,569
- -32.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,677,505
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (69% 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 Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21 Marilyn Ct, Park City, UT 84060
Phone: (917) 371-2026
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christian Center of Park City ($150K). Together the top 10 received $570K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 167 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Utah organizations received 69% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in California (14%), New York (5%), Pennsylvania (5%), and Massachusetts (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner gives
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $467K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Center of Park City Park City, UT | Operating | $150,000 |
| Unleashed Productions Inc Sacramento, CA | Doc Film Thaw | $75,000 |
| Clean Slate Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Center for Economic Opportunity Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Representation Project Sacramento, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Saffron Kitchen Inc Riverton, UT | General Support | $50,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Just Impact Advisors | $50,000 |
| And Justice for All Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $40,000 |
| Sundance Institute Park City, UT | Operating | $30,000 |
| Peace House Inc Park City, UT | Operating | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,677,505 | $2,684,225 | $1,290,936 | $1,019,000 | 58 | $1,019,000 | $372,009 | $1,017,471 |
| 2023 | $13,284,216 | $471,719 | $1,291,165 | $1,071,600 | 41 | $1,071,600 | $283,339 | $1,030,995 |
| 2022 | $14,103,662 | $1,514,040 | $1,263,866 | $1,020,509 | 34 | $1,020,509 | $1,294,965 | $1,057,296 |
| 2021 | $13,853,488 | $2,146,260 | $862,242 | $674,500 | 33 | — | $2,013,796 | $1,076,507 |
| 2020 | $12,569,470 | $1,167,491 | $601,009 | $466,520 | 1 | — | $446,811 | $748,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in community services, legal access, criminal-record expungement, refugee culinary training, gender representation, LGBTQ rights, and other areas.
Among the grantees’ own descriptions, Christian Center of Park City says it helps people and communities meet immediate and basic needs. Clean Slate Utah says it helps people clear criminal records and access opportunities. Saffron Kitchen describes RISE Culinary Institute as equipping refugees with culinary skills, nutrition education, and employment opportunities. The Representation Project says it uses storytelling, films, education, and social activism to challenge harmful gender stereotypes. And Justice for All says it works to increase access to civil legal services for disadvantaged people in Utah. Equality Utah Foundation says it works to secure equal rights and protections for LGBTQ Utahns and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $1,019,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grant was $150,000 to Christian Center of Park City for operating support. Other notable grants included $75,000 to Unleashed Productions for “Doc Film Thaw”; $50,000 each to Clean Slate Utah, The Center for Economic Opportunity, The Representation Project, Saffron Kitchen, and National Philanthropic Trust; and $40,000 to And Justice for All. Sundance Institute received $30,000 for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacquelyn M. Hoffman-Zehner and Gregory H. Zehner as trustees.
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory H. Zehner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn M. Hoffman-Zehner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner
How much does The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner give each year?
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner gave $1.0M across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 41 grants.
What is The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner's typical grant size?
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,569, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner give grants?
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner gives mostly in Utah: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (20 grants), Park City, UT (13 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner's largest grantees?
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner's largest 2024 grantees include Christian Center of Park City ($150,000), Unleashed Productions Inc ($75,000) and Clean Slate Utah ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner?
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in community services, legal access, criminal-record expungement, refugee culinary training, gender representation, LGBTQ rights, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner?
The foundation 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 The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner's EIN?
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3971019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-jacquelyn-and-gregory-zehner-morg_272732e0eb7643caa9b3108dffbb7e72
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