Zion Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Las Vegas, NV EIN: 87-3965599

Zion Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $31K.

Key facts about Zion Foundation

In short: Zion Foundation gave $31K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 87-3965599
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $30,790
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $7,698
Median grant: $7,595
Total assets: $1,028,893
Primary geography: Tennessee (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about Zion Foundation

How much does Zion Foundation give each year?

Zion Foundation gave $31K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 1 grant.

What is Zion Foundation's typical grant size?

Zion Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,595, and its average grant was $7,698, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Zion Foundation give grants?

Zion Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (33%) and Nevada (16%).

Does Zion Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Zion Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How Zion Foundation gives

In 2024 it paid out 456% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.0M

-2.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$31K

+2465.8% YoY

Grant Count

+300.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

+541.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Zion Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Tennessee $14K (46%)

Texas $10K (33%)

Nevada $5K (16%)

Missouri $2K (5%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Missouri Nevada Tennessee Texas

Cities

Kansas CityAustinGrayJohnson CityLas Vegas

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,028,893	$1,059,683	$1,061,004
Revenue	—	—	$-3,787,610
Expenses	$30,790	$1,321	$151,386
Qualifying Distributions	$30,790	$1,200	$150,000
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$6,748	$6,403	$104,045

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ETHNOS MOVEMENT INTERNATIONAL Johnson City, TN	GENERAL	$14,100
AUSTIN CENTER OF FAITH AND WORK Austin, TX	GENERAL	$10,190
WALK CHURCH Las Vegas, NV	GENERAL	$5,000
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Kansas City, MO	GENERAL	$1,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Zion Foundation is led by Christopher Pankaew, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

Christopher Pankaew

Director

On filings since 2021

2 hrs/week

No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zion Foundation?

Zion Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Las Vegas, NV. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Zion Foundation?

As of 2024, Zion Foundation holds $1.0M in total assets. It awarded 4 grants totaling $31K in 2024.

How much is Zion Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Zion Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.