Zenas Foundation
Zenas Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $84 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $12K.
Zenas Foundation at a glance
In short: Zenas Foundation gave $12K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,500
- +43.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,300
- -42.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $84
- -99.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Zenas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Watermark Community Church ($5K). Together the top 5 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zenas Foundation gives
- Giving grew 171% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Watermark Community Church Dallas, TX | Contributions | $5,000 |
| Cru Ministries Orlando, FL | Contribution | $3,500 |
| Earl Young's Team Dallas, TX | Contributions | $1,000 |
| Kerygma Ventures Colleyville, TX | Contributions | $1,000 |
| First Liberty Institute Plano, SC | Contributions | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84 | — | $13,679 | $11,500 | 5 | $13,679 | $56 |
| 2023 | $13,763 | $16,000 | $8,928 | $8,000 | 2 | $8,928 | $286 |
| 2022 | $6,252 | $5,000 | $507 | — | — | $507 | $74 |
| 2021 | — | $42,081 | $99,804 | $4,249 | 1 | $4,249 | — |
| 2020 | $57,723 | $137,974 | $129,948 | $2,500 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zenas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zenas Foundation is led by Donovan Campbell Jr., President Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donovan Campbell Jr.
President Treasurer
Founding Director → President Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Polly J Campbell
Vice President Secretary
Founding Director → Vice President Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Andy Kerner (2020–2021) — Additional Director
- Former: Brett Johnston (2020–2021) — Additional Director
- Former: Frank Schubert (2020–2021) — Additional Director
- Former: Harry S. Coy (2020–2021) — Additional Director
- Former: Malcolm Holland (2020–2021) — Additional Director
- Former: Mike Hardage (2020–2021) — Additional Director
- Former: Neal Holford (2020–2021) — Additional Director
- Former: Robert Thongsavanh (2020–2021) — Additional Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Zenas Foundation
How much does Zenas Foundation give each year?
Zenas Foundation gave $12K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
What is Zenas Foundation's typical grant size?
Zenas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,300, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zenas Foundation give grants?
Zenas Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and South Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Zenas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Zenas Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contributions" (4 grants).
Who are Zenas Foundation's largest grantees?
Zenas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Watermark Community Church ($5,000), Cru Ministries ($3,500) and Earl Young's Team ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zenas Foundation?
Zenas Foundation reported $84 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Zenas Foundation's EIN?
Zenas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2939442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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