The Zarley Family Foundation
The Zarley Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Henderson, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $108K.
The Zarley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zarley Family Foundation gave $195K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,500
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,417
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,377,577
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Zarley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Green Valley Christian Center ($95K). Together the top 6 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 41 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Zarley Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2019) to $225K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Valley Christian Center Henderson, NV | General Purpose | $95,000 |
| Andys Outreach Fund Inc Louisville, KY | General Purpose | $52,000 |
| Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Las Vegas, NV | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Street Dogz Las Vegaas, NV | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Homeless Helpers Las Vegas, NV | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Maui Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Wailuku, HI | General Purpose | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,377,577 | $145,078 | $242,442 | $194,500 | 6 | $202,236 | $107,773 | $195,226 |
| 2024 | $3,474,941 | $188,289 | $270,667 | $220,000 | 7 | $229,912 | $147,585 | $189,901 |
| 2023 | $3,557,319 | $363,693 | $195,879 | $175,000 | 6 | $177,983 | $90,489 | $179,116 |
| 2022 | $3,389,505 | $-265,020 | $208,454 | $190,000 | 11 | $192,500 | $41,313 | $178,078 |
| 2021 | $3,862,979 | $231,013 | $250,281 | $220,000 | 11 | $222,325 | $205,267 | $212,656 |
| 2020 | $3,882,247 | $256,100 | $231,228 | $225,000 | 10 | — | $246,867 | $191,976 |
| 2019 | $3,857,375 | $280,571 | $191,640 | $165,000 | 9 | — | $270,036 | $178,909 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zarley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zarley Family Foundation is led by James Zarley, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Zarley
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Zarley
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Zarley
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Zarley Family Foundation
How much does The Zarley Family Foundation give each year?
The Zarley Family Foundation gave $195K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $220K across 7 grants.
What is The Zarley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zarley Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $32,417, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zarley Family Foundation give grants?
The Zarley Family Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does The Zarley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Zarley Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Zarley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Zarley Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Green Valley Christian Center ($95,000), Andys Outreach Fund Inc ($52,000) and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Zarley Family Foundation?
The Zarley Family Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $202K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Zarley Family Foundation's EIN?
The Zarley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5938501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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