Maryjo Tierney & Mike Wetzel Foundation
Historical FunderFort Pierce, Florida · EIN 87-2444177 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MICHAEL E WETZEL |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 SOUTH 2ND STREET SUITE 208, FORT PIERCE FL 34950 |
| Phone | 7723705545 |
| THEMIKEWETZEL@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION, BOARD MEMBERS, THE AMOUNT THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUESTING, HOW THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO USE THE GRANT FUNDS AND WHAT THE ORGANIZATION WANTS TO ACCOMPLISH WITH THE GRANT. |
| Deadlines | THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 1. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON ENVIRONMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CAUSES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Everglades | Stuart, FL | Promote actions to stop pollution | $100,000 |
| Vote Water | Stuart, FL | Environmental research and education | $25,000 |
| Wpsl Christmas Kids | Fort Pierce, FL | Backpacks and school supplies | $5,000 |
| Ae Backus Museum | Fort Pierce, FL | Museum exhibits | $4,500 |
| Main Street Fort Pierce | Fort Pierce, FL | Support downtown fort pierce | $2,000 |
| Learn to Read | Fort Pierce, FL | Literacy education | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $137,900 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523469349100607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2444177
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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