The Zoe's Story Fund
ZOE for Life!® Southern Tier is an Orthodox Christian-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides cost-free, confidential, non-discriminatory, and life-affirming support to women and families experiencing pregnancy-related challenges. Established in 2021 as a chapter of the national ZOE for Life!® organization founded in 1977, the Southern Tier chapter operates ZOE House®, an outreach facility in Binghamton, NY where trained volunteers offer compassionate guidance, emotional support, and referrals to professional services including medical care, housing assistance, adoption options, and spiritual support.
The Zoe's Story Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $383
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,968
- -91.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,968
- -91.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Zoe's Story Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Zoe's Story Fund gives
- In 2021 it paid out 263% 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $50 (2019) to $50 (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $50.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | General Purpose | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $383 | $1,968 | $1,968 | — | — | — | $19 |
| 2023 | $383 | $22,440 | $22,400 | — | — | — | $18 |
| 2022 | $343 | $2,326 | $2,116 | — | — | — | $13 |
| 2021 | $133 | $2,200 | $2,310 | $50 | 1 | $50 | $19 |
| 2020 | $243 | $5,302 | $5,357 | $50 | 1 | — | $16 |
| 2019 | $298 | $12,655 | $12,858 | $50 | 1 | — | $40 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zoe's Story Fund reported a distributable amount of $19 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Zoe's Story Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Zoe's Story Fund is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $383 in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zoe's Story Fund is led by Robin Kellner, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robin Kellner
Director & President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Sicher
Director & Secretary
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Zoe's Story Fund
How large is The Zoe's Story Fund?
The Zoe's Story Fund reported $383 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is The Zoe's Story Fund?
The Zoe's Story Fund is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in New York, NY. It holds $383 in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Zoe's Story Fund operate?
The Zoe's Story Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
How much is The Zoe's Story Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Zoe's Story Fund reported a distributable amount of $19 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Zoe's Story Fund's EIN?
The Zoe's Story Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5077546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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