The William J & Shirley a Maeck
The William J & Shirley a Maeck is a private foundation based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Its 2022 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including education, arts, and humanities recipients in Idaho and Wisconsin.
The William J & Shirley a Maeck at a glance
In short: The William J & Shirley a Maeck gave $442K across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $32K), mostly in Idaho. 31% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $442,039
- +3.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $31,574
- +33.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $7,567,359
- +1.5% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (76% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William J & Shirley a Maeck
- 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: C/O Terri Frickey 432 Shoup Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Phone: (208) 524-4200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William J & Shirley a Maeck funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was College of Eastern Idaho ($130K). Together the top 10 received $436K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 52 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grants went to recipients in Idaho and Wisconsin. Idaho recipients received 76% of grant dollars, and Wisconsin recipients received 24%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William J & Shirley a Maeck open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 62% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $392K (2020) to $442K (2022). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $442K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of Eastern Idaho Idaho Falls, ID | Support | $129,518 |
| District 91 Education Foundation Idaho Falls, ID | Teacher Grants | $110,175 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison, WI | Support | $105,596 |
| String Academy of Idaho Falls Idaho Falls, ID | Support | $22,000 |
| District 91 Education Foundation Idaho Falls, ID | Scholarships | $19,250 |
| Idaho Falls Opera Theater Idaho Falls, ID | Support | $15,000 |
| Idaho Falls Symphony Idaho Falls, ID | Support | $10,000 |
| Freemed Idaho Falls, ID | Support | $8,000 |
| Idaho Humanities Council Boise, ID | Support | $6,000 |
| Art Museum of Eastern Ida Idaho Falls, ID | Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7,567,359 | $702,490 | $618,698 | $442,039 | 14 | $442,039 | $514,481 | $463,096 |
| 2021 | $7,455,388 | $155,704 | $509,200 | $425,514 | 18 | $425,514 | $865,371 | $390,886 |
| 2020 | $792,203 | $23,368 | $426,106 | $392,445 | 20 | — | $235,528 | $58,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William J & Shirley a Maeck reported a distributable amount of $463K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for educational institutions and programs, arts organizations, and a humanities council. The String Academy of Idaho Falls describes its mission as providing violin, viola, and cello study, including personalized instruction and community service through classical music. The Idaho Falls Opera Theatre says it provides opera and other musical events that promote community talents and arts. The Idaho Humanities Council says it empowers people and groups to improve their communities through engagement in the humanities.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $442,039 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $129,518, with a median grant of $9,000. Major recipients included College of Eastern Idaho ($129,518), District 91 Education Foundation ($110,175 for teacher grants and $19,250 for scholarships), University of Wisconsin ($105,596), String Academy of Idaho Falls ($22,000), Idaho Falls Opera Theatre ($15,000), and Idaho Falls Symphony ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Terri Frickey is listed as an officer on the 2022 filing.
The William J & Shirley a Maeck's only listed officer is Terri Frickey, Officer on the 2022 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2022 filing
Terri Frickey
Officer
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kristy A. Wachs (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Lynn K. Moore (2020–2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 William J & Shirley a Maeck
How much does The William J & Shirley a Maeck give each year?
The William J & Shirley a Maeck gave $442K across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $426K across 18 grants.
What is The William J & Shirley a Maeck's typical grant size?
The William J & Shirley a Maeck's median grant in 2022 was $9,000, and its average grant was $31,574, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William J & Shirley a Maeck that year got $33K on average.
Where does The William J & Shirley a Maeck give grants?
The William J & Shirley a Maeck gives mostly in Idaho: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Idaho Falls, ID (12 grants).
Does The William J & Shirley a Maeck give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The William J & Shirley a Maeck's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (12 grants).
Who are The William J & Shirley a Maeck's largest grantees?
The William J & Shirley a Maeck's largest 2022 grantees include College of Eastern Idaho ($129,518), District 91 Education Foundation ($129,425 across 2 grants) and University of Wisconsin ($105,596), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The William J & Shirley a Maeck?
The William J & Shirley a Maeck reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $442K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $463K (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 William J & Shirley a Maeck fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for educational institutions and programs, arts organizations, and a humanities council. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William J & Shirley a Maeck?
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 William J & Shirley a Maeck's EIN?
The William J & Shirley a Maeck's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1391381. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The William J & Shirley a Maeck 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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