Gary and Barbara Marsella Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gary and Barbara Marsella Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fresno, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,400 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$110,400
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $107,900 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,400 | 9 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $107,900 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $110,400 | 9 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Gary and Barbara Marsella Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Gary and Barbara Marsella Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $110,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Memorial High School | General fund charitable contribution. | $45,000 |
| Saint Helen's School | General fund charitable contribution. | $20,000 |
| Marjoree Mason Center | General fund charitable contribution. | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fresno | General fund charitable contribution. | $10,000 |
| Individual | General fund charitable contribution. | $7,500 |
| Philip Lorenz Memorial Keyboard Con | General fund charitable contribution. | $5,400 |
| Hope Now For Youth | General fund charitable contribution. | $5,000 |
| Sequoia Council Boys Scouts of Amer | General fund charitable contribution. | $5,000 |
| Fresno High School Senate Scholarsh | To be used for the Scholarship Programs at Fresno High School. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Marsella
- Deborah Mc Cann
- Lisa Purtell
- Al Mollo
- Frank Saviez
Questions people ask
Does Gary and Barbara Marsella Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gary and Barbara Marsella Family Foundation give?
$110,400 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Gary and Barbara Marsella Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Marsella (President), Deborah Mc Cann (Secretary), Lisa Purtell (Treasurer) and Al Mollo (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gary and Barbara Marsella Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.