Zenas Foundation
Zenas Foundation describes itself as a nonprofit that provides essential resources to people experiencing homelessness, including shoes, socks, sleeping bags, water and hygiene items. The site includes videos, a 'How You Can Help' page, and contact details (phone and an email for Zenas Pilcher). The homepage states the organization has applied for 501(c) status.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑size service providers or faith‑based ministries delivering direct services to people experiencing homelessness or meeting basic needs, especially those with a local Texas connection or prior referral/relationship.
Good Fit
- • Direct-service programs addressing homelessness or basic-needs distribution (shoes, hygiene, sleeping bags).
- • Local presence or track record in Texas or nearby states.
- • Faith-based community organizations or churches similar to past recipients.
- • Established local credibility or a referral/introduction to the foundation’s contacts.
Geography
Giving in the latest year was concentrated in Texas but also included recipients in two other states, so the observed footprint is regional with some multi‑state reach.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded five distinct recipients in 2024 (and two in 2023), all independent organizations rather than affiliated entities, indicating a moderate spread of grantees for a micro foundation.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the funder has supported new recipients (no repeats across observed years), but public materials state grants are to preselected organizations; direct evidence of an open application route is therefore limited.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
