The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation is a private foundation in Park City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$25.1 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 41 | $21.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 58 | $22.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 41 | $25.1 million |
How to apply
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 32 | $617,500 |
| California | 3 | $285,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Donor advised fund | $250,000 |
| The Harbor Fund | General support | $90,000 |
| Utah Film Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Peace House Inc | Operating | $50,000 |
| Peoples Health Clinic | Operating | $50,000 |
| Christian Center of Park City | Operating | $50,000 |
| Yale University | General support | $50,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Culture Reframed | Operating | $25,000 |
| Women of the World | General support | $25,000 |
| Equality Utah Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Voices for Utah Children | General support | $25,000 |
| The Other Side Academy | General support | $25,000 |
| The Center for Economic Opportunity | General support | $25,000 |
| Saffron Kitchen Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| YWCA | General support | $25,000 |
| Schwab Charitable | General support | $25,000 |
| Park City Education Foundation | First generation leaders scholarship | $20,000 |
| Hive Family Collective | General support | $10,000 |
| The Geena Davis Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Sundance Institute | Operating | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $10,000 |
| Women's Leadership Institute of UTA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Arts Council of Park City | General support | $10,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| PC Tots | General support | $10,000 |
| Utah Women Leadership Project | General support | $10,000 |
| Egyptian Theater | General support | $10,000 |
| Autism Society of America | General support | $10,000 |
| Utah Microloan Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Park City Film | General support | $5,000 |
| The Salt Lake Tribune | General support | $5,000 |
| Women's Business Center of Utah | General support | $5,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Nuzzles Co | General support | $5,000 |
| Kimball Art Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Utah Valley Preservation Alliance | General support | $5,000 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation | Operating | $2,500 |
| KPCW | General support | $2,500 |
| Mountain Town Music | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacquelyn M Hoffman-Zehner
- Gregory H Zehner
Questions people ask
Does The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jacquelyn M Hoffman-Zehner (Trustee) and Gregory H Zehner (Trustee).
What does The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.