The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family
The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It made 11 grants totaling $71,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations that included Milwaukee-area Jewish community, education, and financial-assistance organizations, as well as an animal hospital.
The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family at a glance
In short: The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family gave $71K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,000
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,455
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,355,305
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (92% 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 Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8870 N Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217
Phone: (414) 352-1580
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Beth Jehudah - Geldzahler Family Fund ($18K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 8% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $71K (2022) to $91K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Jehudah - Geldzahler Family Fund Milwaukee, WI | General Charity | $18,000 |
| Congregation Beth Jehudah Milwaukee, WI | General Charity | $16,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation Milwaukee, WI | General Charity | $15,500 |
| Crane County Day School Santa Barbara, CA | General Charity | $6,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School Milwaukee, WI | General Charity | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee Kollel Milwaukee, WI | General Charity | $3,000 |
| Yeshiva Elementary School Milwaukee, WI | General Charity | $3,000 |
| Torah Academy of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | General Charity | $2,500 |
| Brown Deer Animal Hospital Milwaukee, WI | General Charity | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association Milwaukee, WI | General Charity | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,355,305 | $50,360 | $74,487 | $71,000 | 11 | $71,000 | $46,873 | $70,368 |
| 2023 | $1,379,432 | $34,812 | $93,956 | $91,000 | 11 | $91,000 | $31,918 | $67,822 |
| 2022 | $1,438,576 | $-15,752 | $76,653 | $71,000 | 10 | $71,000 | $15,015 | $70,862 |
| 2021 | $1,530,981 | $114,431 | $81,537 | $80,000 | 11 | $80,000 | $113,264 | $76,561 |
| 2020 | $1,542,193 | $61,918 | $80,374 | $80,000 | 10 | — | $11,918 | $78,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 show support for organizations whose own missions include strengthening Jewish community life, providing Jewish and secular education, and making interest-free loans to people with temporary financial needs. For example, the Milwaukee Jewish Federation describes its mission as supporting the continuity of Jewish people and enhancing Jewish life; Milwaukee Jewish Day School says it prepares children for success and engagement with the world; and the Milwaukee Jewish Free Loan Association says it makes interest-free loans to help people with temporary financial needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $71,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Notable grants included $18,000 to Congregation Beth Jehudah - Geldzahler Family Fund, $16,000 to Congregation Beth Jehudah, and $15,500 to Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Each was listed for general charity. Other recipients included Crane County Day School ($6,000), Milwaukee Jewish Day School ($3,000), Milwaukee Kollel ($3,000), and Yeshiva Elementary School ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard M. Zetley as president and Nancy Zetley as vice president.
The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family is led by Howard M. Zetley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard M. Zetley
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Zetley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family
How much does The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family give each year?
The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family gave $71K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 11 grants.
What is The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family's typical grant size?
The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,455, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family give grants?
The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family gives mostly in Wisconsin: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (10 grants).
Does The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family's largest grantees?
The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Beth Jehudah - Geldzahler Family Fund ($18,000), Congregation Beth Jehudah ($16,000) and Milwaukee Jewish Federation ($15,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family?
The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose own missions include strengthening Jewish community life, providing Jewish and secular education, and making interest-free loans to people with temporary financial needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family's EIN?
The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0329322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marvin & Marilyn Zetley Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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