The Youth Marine Foundation
The foundation's mission is to provide a waterfront maritime center and related maritime training programs for youth. We engage, inform, and educate youth and the public about boating, seamanship, and opportunities in the marine industries. Our programs provide opportunities to build character, leadership and good citizenship in the youth we serve.
The Youth Marine Foundation at a glance
In short: The Youth Marine Foundation gave $46K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $23K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $45,922
- +170.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $22,961
- +170.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $22,961
- Total assets
- $3,874,290
- -3.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Youth Marine Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Youth Marine Foundation
Who The Youth Marine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Sea Scout Ship 110 the Charles N Curtis BSA ($30K). Together the top 2 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Youth Marine Foundation gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $71K (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sea Scout Ship 110 the Charles N Curtis BSA Tacoma, WA | Support the programs and activities of the charles n curtis. | $29,596 |
| Sea Scout Ship 190 the Odyssey Tacoma, WA | Support the Programs and Activities of the Odyssey | $16,326 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,874,290 | $1,427,435 | $737,897 | $45,922 | 2 | $4,087 |
| 2022 | $4,018,372 | $1,721,302 | $373,201 | $16,973 | 2 | $4,733 |
| 2021 | $1,965,882 | $523,806 | $282,816 | $30,136 | 2 | $41,697 |
| 2020 | $1,431,564 | $376,156 | $317,677 | $70,980 | 3 | $6,237 |
About The Youth Marine Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Youth Marine Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Tacoma, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Youth Marine Foundation is led by Monique Valenzuela, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Monique Valenzuela
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$77K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Tom Rogers
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Houston
Executive Director
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Petrich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Keller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike McLeod
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Lemay
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Freeby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Belot
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Belot
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Fish
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Norm Lemay (2022) — Director
- Former: Bud Bronson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Linda Troeh (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $77K, to Monique Valenzuela (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Youth Marine Foundation
How much does The Youth Marine Foundation give each year?
The Youth Marine Foundation gave $46K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $17K across 2 grants.
How large is The Youth Marine Foundation?
The Youth Marine Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is The Youth Marine Foundation?
The Youth Marine Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Tacoma, WA. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does The Youth Marine Foundation operate?
The Youth Marine Foundation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is The Youth Marine Foundation's EIN?
The Youth Marine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1536334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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