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Marcia Paulsell Zech Foundation

Preselected recipients only Mercer Island, Washington · EIN 911200096

Marcia Paulsell Zech Foundation is a private foundation in Mercer Island, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $18,250 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $17,250 the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$12,50018$297,764
2023$17,25024$360,768
2024$18,25024$366,508

How to apply

Marcia Paulsell Zech 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Marcia Paulsell Zech Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington23$18,000
Georgia1$250

Grants paid in 2024

All 24 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ryther Child Center
Seattle, WA
Operating$2,000
Akin (Fomerly Childhaven)
Seattle, WA
Operating$1,000
Cascade PBS
Seattle, WA
Operating$1,000
Family Works
Seattle, WA
Operating$1,000
Good Cheer Food Bank
Langley, WA
Operating$1,000
Kbtc-Pbs
Tacoma, WA
Operating$1,000
Medic One Foundation
Bellevue, WA
Operating$1,000
New Beginnings
Seattle, WA
Operating$1,000
Overlake Medical Center Foundation
Bellevue, WA
Operating$1,000
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, WA
Operating$1,000
Sound Generations
Seattle, WA
Operating$1,000
Youth Eastside Services
Bellevue, WA
Operating$1,000
Food Lifeline
Seattle, WA
Operating$500
Hopelink of Washington
Redmond, WA
Operating$500
Lifewire
Bellevue, WA
Operating$500
Mercer Island Community Fund
Mercer Island, WA
Operating$500
Mercer Island Schools Foundation
Mercer Island, WA
Operating$500
Mercer Island Youth & Family Services
Mercer Island, WA
Operating$500
Northwest Harvest
Seattle, WA
Operating$500
Salvation Army NW Division
Seattle, WA
Operating$500
Seattle Union Gospel Misson
Seattle, WA
Operating$500
Alzheimer's Association
Seattle, WA
Operating$250
Arthritis Foundation
Atlanta, GA
Operating$250
Bike Works
Seattle, WA
Operating$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Marcia Paulsell Zech Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Marcia Paulsell Zech Foundation give?

$18,250 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs Marcia Paulsell Zech Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Marcia W Zech (President-Tr), Fred Paulsell III (Secretary) and Michael Paulsell (Assistant SE).

What does Marcia Paulsell Zech Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and arts and culture.

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