Kemper & Ethel Marley Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 86-0653091 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$13.8M
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$13,774,710
Total assets$325.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $13,774,710 and $13,774,710.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement | Various Cities, AZ | Various | $13,774,710 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Center for Nature Conservat | Phoenix, AZ | Veterinary Medical Center | $2,900,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Neuro Analytics Center | $1,200,000 |
| City of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | David Notrica MD Endowed Chair in Trauma | $1,100,000 |
| The Phoenix Theatre Company Guild | Phoenix, AZ | Theatre Equipment for Stages and Phase 2 Capital Expansion | $850,000 |
| West Yavapai Guidance Clinic | Prescott Valley, AZ | Renovation of Gail Gardner Integrated Care Center | $250,000 |
| The Museum of Indigenous People Inc | Prescott, AZ | Systems Upgrades and Senior Development position | $79,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,774,710 | 11 |
| 2023 | $10,963,174 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349101234
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-0653091
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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