The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich
The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich is a private foundation based in Hailey, Idaho. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Idaho and other states, including organizations working in education, support for military families and first responders, youth services, mental health, and homelessness.
The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich at a glance
In short: The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich gave $274K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Idaho. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $274,000
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,059
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $3,668,435
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 117 North Hiawatha Drive, Hailey, ID 83333
Phone: (208) 788-0923
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Norwich University ($25K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 161 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Idaho organizations received 40% of grant dollars, followed by California (15%), New York (12%), Vermont (9%), and Colorado (6%). The filing also lists grants to organizations in other states, including Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 34 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2020) to $358K (2021). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $274K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich University Northfield, VT | General | $25,000 |
| St Lukes WR Foundation Ketchum, ID | General | $20,000 |
| Word of Honor Fund Bellevue, ID | General | $20,000 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley Ketchum, ID | General | $15,000 |
| Wood River Extreme Skijoring Assoc Bellevue, ID | General | $11,000 |
| Campanile Foundation San Diego, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Charles Humphrey Keating Found Coronado, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Guardian Revival Beacon, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Stephen Michael Sules Foundation New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Teen Court Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,668,435 | $252,442 | $326,265 | $274,000 | 34 | $274,000 | $200,177 | $308,913 |
| 2023 | $3,743,218 | $51,298 | $342,138 | $287,000 | 38 | $287,000 | $74,776 | $276,823 |
| 2022 | $4,028,509 | $554,873 | $329,345 | $286,000 | 35 | $286,000 | $511,528 | $284,785 |
| 2021 | $3,794,071 | $194,512 | $403,710 | $358,000 | 31 | $358,000 | $148,802 | $318,120 |
| 2020 | $4,002,976 | $-98,466 | $276,801 | $240,000 | 23 | — | $26,250 | $260,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich reported a distributable amount of $309K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a range of organizations. Norwich University describes its mission as educating youth in an American character. Word of Honor Fund says it supports milestone events for children of SEALs and Special Operations personnel who died while assigned to a select Naval Special Operations Group. Guardian Revival describes its work as supporting the mental health and well-being of military personnel, first responders, and their families. Twin Falls Optimist Youth House says it provides housing, education, and support services to young adults affected by foster care and other at-risk youth transitioning to independent living.
Other 2024 recipients include the Stephen J Wampler Foundation, which describes outdoor wilderness opportunities for physically disabled youth; Crisis Text Line, which works to expand access to mental health support; Operation BBQ Relief, which provides comfort to people in need; and Alpha Project for the Homeless, which provides work, recovery, and support services to people working toward self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $274,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $8,000. Among the largest were $25,000 to Norwich University, $20,000 each to St Lukes WR Foundation and Word of Honor Fund, and $15,000 to an individual recipient Other grants included $11,000 to Wood River Extreme Skijoring Association and $10,000 each to Campanile Foundation, Charles Humphrey Keating Foundation, Guardian Revival, Stephen Michael Sules Foundation, Teen Court, Twin Falls Optimist Youth House, and The Advocates.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Paen, Anastasia Maricich, and Alexander Maricich as directors.
The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander Maricich
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anastasia Maricich
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Paen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich
How much does The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich give each year?
The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich gave $274K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $287K across 38 grants.
What is The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich's typical grant size?
The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $8,059, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich give grants?
The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich's top state is Idaho, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (15%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bellevue, ID (3 grants), San Diego, CA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Hailey, ID (3 grants).
Does The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich's largest grantees?
The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich's largest 2024 grantees include Norwich University ($25,000), St Lukes WR Foundation ($20,000) and Word of Honor Fund ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich?
The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $274K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $309K (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 does The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a range of organizations. Norwich University describes its mission as educating youth in an American character. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich's EIN?
The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1808847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Elizabeth M Webster & Maricich accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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