Private foundation · EIN 20-0329322 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Marvin and Marilyn Zetley Family Foundation Ltd

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $71K total, median $3,000. 91% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$71K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in WI
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Beth Jehudah - Geldzahler Family FundMilwaukee, WIGeneral charity$18K
Congregation Beth JehudahMilwaukee, WIGeneral charity$16K
Milwaukee Jewish FederationMilwaukee, WIGeneral charity$16K
Crane County Day SchoolSanta Barbara, CAGeneral charity$6,000
Milwaukee Jewish Day SchoolMilwaukee, WIGeneral charity$3,000
Milwaukee KollelMilwaukee, WIGeneral charity$3,000
Yeshiva Elementary SchoolMilwaukee, WIGeneral charity$3,000
Torah Academy of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral charity$2,500
Brown Deer Animal HospitalMilwaukee, WIGeneral charity$2,000
Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan AssociationMilwaukee, WIGeneral charity$1,000
Tikkun Ha-IrMilwaukee, WIGeneral charity$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 10 · California 1

About this foundation

The Marvin and Marilyn Zetley Family Foundation Ltd is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Marvin a Zetley, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Marvin and Marilyn Zetley Family Foundation Ltd accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Marvin and Marilyn Zetley Family Foundation Ltd give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $71K across 11 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does The Marvin and Marilyn Zetley Family Foundation Ltd give?

Wisconsin (10 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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