The Zelenka Family Foundation
The Zelenka Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockaway Beach, Oregon. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $68,990 through 14 grants to charitable organizations.
The Zelenka Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zelenka Family Foundation gave $69K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,990
- +59.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,928
- +48.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $92,685
- -17.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (61% 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 Zelenka Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 865, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
Phone: (971) 254-6535
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Zelenka Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Vision ($26K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 38% to recipients in Washington, and 1% to a recipient in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Zelenka Family Foundation gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 413% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $69K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | General Purposes | $26,000 |
| Columbia Willamette Women of Vision Hillsboro, OR | General Purposes | $16,240 |
| Water Africa Lake Oswego, OR | General Purposes | $16,000 |
| Lake Grove Pres Church Lake Oswego, OR | General Purposes | $3,000 |
| Friends of Rockaway Beach Library Rockaway Beach, OR | General Purposes | $1,800 |
| Bay City United Methodist Church Bay City, OR | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Tillamook Anglers Tillamook, OR | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Drift Creek Camp Lincoln City, OR | 2025 Project | $1,000 |
| Tillamook County Library Tillamook, OR | Education Endowment | $1,000 |
| US Global Leadership Coalition Washington, DC | General Purposes | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,685 | $50,000 | $69,686 | $68,990 | 14 | $68,990 | — |
| 2024 | $112,371 | $50,000 | $43,803 | $43,180 | 13 | $43,180 | $493 |
| 2023 | $106,174 | $67,109 | $46,867 | $45,790 | 16 | $46,419 | $493 |
| 2022 | $85,932 | — | $13,974 | $13,440 | 3 | $13,440 | — |
| 2021 | $99,960 | $80,000 | $26,950 | $26,000 | 2 | $26,910 | — |
| 2020 | $46,910 | $82,000 | $45,655 | $44,900 | 7 | — | — |
| 2019 | $10,565 | $33,136 | $28,948 | $28,086 | 4 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization working with children, families, and communities worldwide on poverty and injustice, and providing emergency relief and long-term community development. Tillamook Anglers describes operating a spring Chinook salmon rearing pond in partnership with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, with education and public fishing opportunities among its activities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $68,990 across 14 grants. The median grant was $1,000; grants ranged from $50 to $26,000. Its largest reported grants included $26,000 to World Vision, $16,240 to Columbia Willamette Women of Vision, and $16,000 to Water Africa. Other reported grants included $3,000 to Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, $1,800 to Friends of Rockaway Beach Library, and $1,000 each to Bay City United Methodist Church, Tillamook Anglers, Drift Creek Camp, Tillamook County Library, and US Global Leadership Coalition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Thomas F Zelenka, president; Ann E Zelenka, secretary; Christopher J Zelenka, member; and Peter G Zelenka, treasurer.
The Zelenka Family Foundation is led by Thomas F. Zelenka, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas F. Zelenka
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann E. Zelenka
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Zelenka
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter G. Zelenka
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Zelenka Family Foundation
How much does The Zelenka Family Foundation give each year?
The Zelenka Family Foundation gave $69K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 13 grants.
What is The Zelenka Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zelenka Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,928, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zelenka Family Foundation give grants?
The Zelenka Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockaway Beach, OR (4 grants), Lake Oswego, OR (2 grants), Tillamook, OR (2 grants) and Bay City, OR (2 grants).
Does The Zelenka Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of The Zelenka Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Zelenka Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Zelenka Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include World Vision ($26,000), Columbia Willamette Women of Vision ($16,240) and Water Africa ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Zelenka Family Foundation?
The Zelenka Family Foundation reported $93K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What does The Zelenka Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Zelenka Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Zelenka Family Foundation's EIN?
The Zelenka Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5036051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Zelenka Family 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 September 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 March 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Zelenka Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-zelenka-family-foundation-morg_0387d979ef7744bdb5f84f4c896b69ca
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