The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1996 in New York and currently based in Park City, Utah. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation operates as a grantmaking entity focused on philanthropic support across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.7M
+10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-4.9% YoY
Grant Count
58
+41.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-32.8% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include:
- Women and girls
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Religion and Christianity
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation administers several named grant programs:
Grant Range
$500–$400,000
Average Grant
amount: $17,983–$32,656 (varies by program)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- Wyoming
The foundation maintains particular focus on Utah communities and major metropolitan areas including New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $14.7 million–$15.9 million
- Total revenue: $2.4 million–$2.68 million
- Total expenses: $1.17 million–$1.29 million
- Total liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Grants and contributions: $1.35 million
- Investment income and dividends: $77,269
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $941,125
- Miscellaneous revenues: $39,307
Tax Status:
- EIN: 13-3971019
- Tax-exempt since January 1998
- Required to file Form 990-PF
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,677,505 | $13,284,216 | $14,103,662 |
| Revenue | $2,684,225 | $471,719 | $1,514,040 |
| Expenses | $1,290,936 | $1,291,165 | $1,263,866 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,019,000 | $1,071,600 | $1,020,509 |
| Net Investment Income | $372,009 | $283,339 | $1,294,965 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,017,471 | $1,030,995 | $1,057,296 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Christian Center of Park City ($150,000), Unleashed Productions Inc ($75,000), Clean Slate Utah ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UTAH FILM CENTER SALT LAKE CITY, UT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| WOMEN MOVING MILLIONS NEW YORK, NY | OPERATING | $10,000 |
| PARK CITY FOUNDATION PARK CITY, UT | OPERATING | $10,000 |
| PEACE HOUSE INC PARK CITY, UT | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| PEOPLES HEALTH CLINIC PARK CITY, UT | OPERATING | $25,000 |
| HIVE FAMILY COLLECTIVE PARK CITY, UT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CHRISTIAN CENTER OF PARK CITY PARK CITY, UT | OPERATING | $150,000 |
| ACCESS CIRCLES GREENWICH, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| THE GEENA DAVIS INSTITUTE MARINA DEL REY, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CULTURE REFRAMED STERLING, MA | OPERATING | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Jacquelyn M. Hoffman-Zehner – Trustee (3 hours per week)
- Gregory H. Zehner – Trustee (1 hour per week)
Neither trustee receives compensation for their service. Jacquelyn Zehner serves as President of the foundation and is also CEO of Women Moving Millions.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACQUELYN M HOFFMAN-ZEHNER | Trustee | 3 | — |
| GREGORY H ZEHNER | Trustee | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 21 Marilyn Court Park City, UT 84060-6899
Phone: 917-371-2026
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include: • Women and girls • Arts and culture • Education • Philanthropy and voluntarism • Religion and Christianity • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner?
**Grant Activity & Scale:** • Total giving in 2024: $1,019,000–$1,033,500 • Number of grants awarded: 110 grants • Grant range: $500–$400,000 • Median grant amount: $10,000 • Average grant amount: $17,983–$32,656 (varies by program) • Giving rate: 7.3% of assets **Grant Programs:** The foundation administers several named grant programs: • General Support (57 recipients, $17,983 average) • Operating Support (30 recipients, $32,656 average) • Leadership Council and Film Festival ($26,250 average…
Where does The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • Massachusetts • Minnesota • New York • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Washington • Wyoming The foundation maintains particular focus on Utah communities and major metropolitan areas including New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
What size grants does The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner award?
In 2024, The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner awarded 58 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner reported a distributable amount of $1.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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