Zacchaeus Foundation Inc
Zacchaeus Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports grants for the stated purpose of “ADVANCING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST,” including awards to charitable organizations and individuals.
Zacchaeus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Zacchaeus Foundation Inc gave $217K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $217,305
- -44.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +111.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,437
- -73.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $358,253
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (86% 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 Zacchaeus Foundation Inc
- 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: 5999 E 86Th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone: (317) 570-8300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zacchaeus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mission to Ukraine ($87K). Together the top 10 received $209K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 56 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Indiana (86%), followed by Connecticut (9%) and Texas (5%). Wisconsin accounted for 0% of grant dollars as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Zacchaeus Foundation Inc gives
- 16% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 153% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2023) to $394K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission to Ukraine Noblesville, IN | Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $87,000 |
| Antioch Church Indianapolis, IN | Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $50,000 |
| Buildon Stamford, CT | Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $20,000 |
| Allegro Organizational Solutions Houston, TX | Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $11,000 |
| Daniel Grollimund Indianapolis, IN | Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $11,000 |
| Austin Hoxie Indianapolis, IN | Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $10,000 |
| Jordan Wood Indianapolis, IN | Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $5,000 |
| Genci Shehu Indianapolis, IN | Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $5,000 |
| Lanna Blanchard Indianapolis, IN | Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $5,000 |
| Rob and Susan Yonan Indianapolis, IN | Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358,253 | $303,832 | $298,208 | $217,305 | 19 | $217,305 | $89,510 | $18,617 |
| 2024 | $408,017 | $333,904 | $543,229 | $393,668 | 9 | $393,668 | $127,425 | $24,758 |
| 2023 | $717,408 | $279,902 | $157,067 | $77,066 | 12 | $77,066 | $72,357 | $29,322 |
| 2022 | $615,724 | $237,855 | $183,064 | $85,750 | 12 | $85,750 | $51,595 | $31,720 |
| 2021 | $704,721 | $390,931 | $287,099 | $250,000 | 4 | $250,000 | $120,919 | $34,115 |
| 2020 | $706,198 | $230,920 | $226,959 | $181,500 | 7 | — | $43,887 | $31,410 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zacchaeus Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Mission to Ukraine says it serves children with disabilities and women facing unplanned pregnancies; buildOn says it works through service and education to address poverty and illiteracy; Allegro Organizational Solutions says it provides relief and development assistance in difficult and often hostile parts of the world; and Soles for Jesus says it distributes shoes to underserved people in sub-Saharan Africa. These are the grantees’ own descriptions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $217,305. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $87,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $87,000 to Mission to Ukraine, $50,000 to Antioch Church, $20,000 to buildOn, and $11,000 each to Allegro Organizational Solutions and Daniel Grollimund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Znachko as president, secretary, and director; Linda Znachko as treasurer and director; and Doug Long as director.
Zacchaeus Foundation Inc is led by Steven Znachko, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Znachko
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Long
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Znachko
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Zacchaeus Foundation Inc
How much does Zacchaeus Foundation Inc give each year?
Zacchaeus Foundation Inc gave $217K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $394K across 9 grants.
What is Zacchaeus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Zacchaeus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,437, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zacchaeus Foundation Inc give grants?
Zacchaeus Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (9%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (15 grants).
Does Zacchaeus Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Zacchaeus Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ" (19 grants).
Who are Zacchaeus Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Zacchaeus Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Mission to Ukraine ($87,000), Antioch Church ($50,000) and Buildon ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zacchaeus Foundation Inc?
Zacchaeus Foundation Inc reported $358K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zacchaeus Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zacchaeus Foundation Inc?
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 Zacchaeus Foundation Inc's EIN?
Zacchaeus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2085967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Zacchaeus Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Zacchaeus Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/zacchaeus-foundation-inc-morg_6694e9e8302d4baeac6eaada4bb8e5c5
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