Bozena and Josef Zelenda Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 26-1240575 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ALLAN WINSTON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 27036, Scottsdale AZ 85255 |
| Phone | 4805859157 |
| allan.winston@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Letter |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
55% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to America Project | Tempe, AZ | Refugee assistance and English education | $25,000 |
| Mercy Center Ministries | Patchogue, NY | Womens recovery and support services | $25,000 |
| Prescott Area Shelter Service | Prescott, AZ | Homeless shelter services | $10,000 |
| Chiricahua Community Health Centers | Douglas, AZ | Community healthcare services | $10,000 |
| Central AZ Shelter Services | Phoenix, AZ | Emergency shelter and housing | $10,000 |
| Chestene Cloverdale Food Pantry | Sayville, NY | Food pantry | $8,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association - Low Cou | Mount Pleasant, SC | Support for individuals with Down syndrome | $5,000 |
| American Vet Dogs | Smithtown, NY | Service dogs for veterans | $3,000 |
| Global Empowerment Mission | Miami, FL | Disaster relief and humanitarian aid | $3,000 |
The return also lists 20 grants to individuals ($103,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $202,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $237,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $230,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602579349100340
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1240575
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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