Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun
Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun is a private foundation, based in Edgewood, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $971K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $67K.
Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun at a glance
In short: Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun gave $60K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,000
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -62.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $971,388
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abdominal Cancers Alliance ($20K). Together the top 6 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $100K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal Cancers Alliance Baltimore, MD | Medical Services | $20,000 |
| Care Net Covington, KY | Medical Services | $15,000 |
| Welcome House Covington, KY | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Acue Covington, KY | Educational Services | $5,000 |
| Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Louisa, KY | Ministry Services | $5,000 |
| DCCH Center Fort Mitchell, KY | Social Services | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $971,388 | $76,653 | $73,798 | $60,000 | 6 | $60,000 | $66,542 | $70,811 |
| 2024 | $967,919 | $58,095 | $93,395 | $80,000 | 3 | $80,000 | $48,120 | $67,386 |
| 2023 | $1,001,644 | $60,613 | $114,049 | $100,000 | 3 | $100,000 | $49,414 | $64,288 |
| 2022 | $1,055,080 | $50,601 | $73,938 | $60,000 | 3 | $60,000 | $40,134 | $66,577 |
| 2021 | $1,078,417 | $73,623 | $73,907 | $60,000 | 3 | $60,000 | $62,021 | $68,985 |
| 2020 | $1,080,651 | $33,785 | $88,669 | $70,000 | 3 | — | $18,186 | $61,308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun is led by A. Martin Zalla, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. Martin Zalla
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
K. Ellen Engelman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
M. Kathryn Gartner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Zalla Forgiel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheila K. Zalla
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun
How much does Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun give each year?
Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun gave $60K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 3 grants.
What is Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun's typical grant size?
Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,000, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun give grants?
Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun gives mostly in Kentucky: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Covington, KY (3 grants).
Does Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun's largest grantees?
Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun's largest 2025 grantees include Abdominal Cancers Alliance ($20,000), Care Net ($15,000) and Welcome House ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun?
Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun reported $971K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun's EIN?
Michael Francis Zalla Memorial Foun's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1124767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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