The Zaphiropoulos Foundation
The ZAPHIROPOULOS FOUNDATION is based in Cedar City, Utah. It made donations to local charitable organizations to assist with their charitable purposes, according to its 2024 filing.
The Zaphiropoulos Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zaphiropoulos Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $660), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,600
- -68.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $660
- -71.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $190,279
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (97% 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 The Zaphiropoulos Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1022, Cedar City, UT 84721
Phone: (435) 559-1801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Zaphiropoulos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Children's Justice Center ($1K). Together the top 9 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 48 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Zaphiropoulos Foundation gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- 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
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $177K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Children's Justice Center Cedar City, UT | General | $1,200 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,200 |
| Cedar Jr Rodeo Association Cedar City, UT | General | $1,000 |
| NSDAR Cedar City, UT | General | $1,000 |
| Cedar Barrel Racing Club Cedar City, UT | General | $500 |
| Cedar City Elks Lodge Cedar City, UT | General | $500 |
| Iron County Search and Rescue Cedar City, UT | General | $500 |
| Cedar City Fireman Relief Fund Cedar City, UT | General | $250 |
| Utah FFA Logan, UT | General | $250 |
| William Alanson White Institute New York, NY | General | $200 |
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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 | $190,279 | $13,730 | $10,877 | $6,600 | 10 | $6,600 | $3 | $555 |
| 2024 | $187,426 | $175,208 | $23,042 | $20,675 | 9 | $20,675 | — | $519 |
| 2023 | $35,260 | $12,530 | $55,321 | $53,395 | 10 | $53,395 | $2,530 | $1,196 |
| 2022 | $78,051 | $61,323 | $179,844 | $177,125 | 11 | $177,125 | $11,323 | $1,074 |
| 2021 | $196,572 | $13,766 | $112,596 | $108,652 | 8 | $108,652 | $13,766 | $1,040 |
| 2020 | $295,402 | $401,021 | $113,519 | $110,825 | 9 | — | $11,546 | $1,087 |
| 2019 | $7,900 | $103,620 | $99,570 | $98,175 | 12 | — | $138 | $2,068 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zaphiropoulos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $555 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes donations to local charitable organizations but does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations and an individual recipient, with purposes listed as general support or a scholarship fund.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $6,600 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $1,200, with a median of $500. Recipients included Friends of Children's Justice Center ($1,200), an individual recipient for a scholarship fund ($1,200), Cedar Jr Rodeo Association ($1,000), and NSDAR ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marie Zaphiropoulos as president, Donna Christensen as secretary, Bruce Holmes as trustee, Chris Hone as vice president, and Jonell Hone as treasurer.
The Zaphiropoulos Foundation is led by Marie Zaphiropoulos, President on filings since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marie Zaphiropoulos
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Holmes
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Christensen
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonell Hone
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hone
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marie Zaphiropoulos Foundation (2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Zaphiropoulos Foundation
How much does The Zaphiropoulos Foundation give each year?
The Zaphiropoulos Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 9 grants.
What is The Zaphiropoulos Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zaphiropoulos Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $660, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zaphiropoulos Foundation give grants?
The Zaphiropoulos Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cedar City, UT (7 grants).
Does The Zaphiropoulos Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The Zaphiropoulos Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Zaphiropoulos Foundation's largest grantees?
The Zaphiropoulos Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Children's Justice Center ($1,200), Cedar Jr Rodeo Association ($1,000) and NSDAR ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Zaphiropoulos Foundation?
The Zaphiropoulos Foundation reported $190K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $555 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Zaphiropoulos Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes donations to local charitable organizations but does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations and an individual recipient, with purposes listed as general support or a scholarship fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Zaphiropoulos Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states 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 The Zaphiropoulos Foundation's EIN?
The Zaphiropoulos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0525302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Zaphiropoulos 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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