The Al Marzetta Foundation
The Al Marzetta Foundation is a private foundation based in Liberty Lake, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants to Washington organizations supporting children, families, youth, and community services.
Key facts about The Al Marzetta Foundation
In short: The Al Marzetta Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 88-3484397
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,350
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $2,835
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2025)
- Total assets
- $555,072
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$555K
-2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$28K
+7.6% YoY
Grant Count
10
+42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-24.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Al Marzetta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Al Marzetta Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including children’s health and therapy, camp experiences for children and families touched by cancer, youth mentoring and outdoor activities, family homelessness, and community programs. For example, Camp Journey NW describes its mission as providing “a community of hope for children and their families touched by cancer.” Vanessa Behan says it works to keep kids safe, strengthen families, and create a healthier community. Innovia Foundation describes itself as a community foundation serving its region and addressing regional needs and opportunities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $28,350 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $5,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $5,000 each to Youth Outdoor Unlimited and Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital; $3,000 each to Hutton Settlement, Mobius Discovery Center, Camp Journey NW, JOYA Child & Family Development, and Family Promise; $2,000 to Vanessa Behan; $1,000 to 2BU Youth Ranch; and $350 to Innovia Foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington. The listed 2025 grantees are based in Spokane, except Youth Outdoor Unlimited, which is based in Moses Lake.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $28K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $28K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youth Outdoor Unlimited ($5K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Outdoor Unlimited Moses Lake, WA | To take youth diagnosed with life threatening illnesses or physical disabilities on the hunting or fishing adventure of their dreams | $5,000 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Children's Hospital Spokane, WA | To Support Dog Support Services | $5,000 |
| Hutton Settlement Spokane, WA | To provide safety, stability, and opportunity to children in need | $3,000 |
| Mobius Discovery Center Spokane, WA | To spark curiosity and ignite imagination in families and children throughout the inland northwest | $3,000 |
| Camp Journey NW Spokane, WA | To provide camp for children and their families touched by cancer | $3,000 |
| Joya Child & Family Development Spokane, WA | To provide exceptional pediatric therapy and support services, engage families, and remove financial barriers | $3,000 |
| Family Promise Spokane, WA | To Address the Crisis of Family Homelessness | $3,000 |
| Vanessa Behan Spokane, WA | To Support the Pumpkin Ball | $2,000 |
| 2BU Youth Ranch Spokane, WA | To provide equine-assisted therapy and one-on-one mentoring for at-risk youth | $1,000 |
| Innovia Foundation Spokane, WA | To Ignite Generosity That Transforms Lives and Communities | $350 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $555,072 | $24,022 | $34,891 | $28,350 (10 grants) |
| 2024 | $568,142 | $28,671 | $29,116 | $26,350 (7 grants) |
| 2023 | $571,386 | $459 | $29,055 | $25,500 (5 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $555,072 | $568,142 | $571,386 |
| Revenue | $24,022 | $28,671 | $459 |
| Expenses | $34,891 | $29,116 | $29,055 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $32,457 | $28,111 | $27,907 |
| Net Investment Income | $22,772 | $27,661 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $27,545 | $28,143 | $28,712 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrea Larson as president and Joseph Marzetta as treasurer.
The Al Marzetta Foundation is led by Andrea Larson, President on every filing since 2024; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Larson
President
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
$657 (2024) → $2K (2025)
Joseph Marzetta
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.4 hrs/week
$111 (2023) → $649 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrea Marzetta (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Joesph Marzetta (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Andrea Larson (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 22819 E Appleway Ave, Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Phone: (425) 248-9948
Frequently asked questions about The Al Marzetta Foundation
How much does The Al Marzetta Foundation give each year?
The Al Marzetta Foundation gave $28K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 7 grants.
What is The Al Marzetta Foundation's typical grant size?
The Al Marzetta Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,835, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Al Marzetta Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Al Marzetta Foundation give grants?
The Al Marzetta Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (9 grants).
Does The Al Marzetta Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Al Marzetta Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Al Marzetta Foundation's largest grantees?
The Al Marzetta Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Youth Outdoor Unlimited ($5,000), Providence Sacred Heart Children's Hospital ($5,000) and Hutton Settlement ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Al Marzetta Foundation?
The Al Marzetta Foundation reported $555K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Al Marzetta Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including children’s health and therapy, camp experiences for children and families touched by cancer, youth mentoring and outdoor activities, family homelessness, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Al Marzetta Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Al Marzetta Foundation's EIN?
The Al Marzetta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3484397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Al Marzetta Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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