Zehner Ministries International
Zehner Ministries International is a private foundation based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Its most recent filing is for 2022, with no later filing on record; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Zehner Ministries International at a glance
In short: Zehner Ministries International gave $14K across 16 grants in 2022 (avg $861.25), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $13,780
- +50.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 16
- Average grant
- $861
- Median grant
- $475
- Total assets
- $7,932
- +189.4% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (43% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Zehner Ministries International
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2011 Wehr Ave, Allentown, PA 18104
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zehner Ministries International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation reported that its 2022 outreach activity consisted of 12 monthly outreaches: 11 in Pennsylvania and one in Ohio. By grant dollars in 2022, recipients in Pennsylvania received 43% and recipients in Florida received 37%; smaller shares went to recipients in Alaska, Indiana, and West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $14K (2022). In 2022 it made 16 grants totaling $14K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $13,780 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7,932 | $65,538 | $59,010 | $13,780 | 16 | $13,780 |
| 2021 | $2,741 | $39,440 | $41,852 | $9,169 | Total only | $9,169 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $13,780 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $4,045, with a median of $475. Its largest reported grants were $4,045 to Revival Ministries International, $3,546 to an individual recipient, $900 to an individual recipient, $775 to River Church Pittsburgh, and $764 to Miracle Word Ministries. The filing lists each of these grants as a donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Nicholas Zehner as president, Zachary Puralewski as treasurer, and Jeremiah Mcphearson as vice president.
Zehner Ministries International is led by Nicholas Zehner, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Nicholas Zehner
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $24K (2022)
Jeremiah Mcphearson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Zachary Puralewski
Treasuer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $24K, to Nicholas Zehner (President).
Frequently asked questions about Zehner Ministries International
How much does Zehner Ministries International give each year?
Zehner Ministries International gave $14K across 16 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it reported $9K in grants paid.
What is Zehner Ministries International's typical grant size?
Zehner Ministries International's median grant in 2022 was $475, and its average grant was $861, across 16 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zehner Ministries International give grants?
Zehner Ministries International's top state is Pennsylvania, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (37%) and Alaska (5%).
Does Zehner Ministries International give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Zehner Ministries International's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (16 grants).
How large is Zehner Ministries International?
Zehner Ministries International reported $8K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $66K.
How do I apply for a grant from Zehner Ministries International?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zehner Ministries International's EIN?
Zehner Ministries International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3525078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Does Zehner Ministries International 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 5, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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