Private foundation · EIN 26-4737208 · Nicholasville, Kentucky · Human services

Marksbury Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $981K total, median $300K. 100% of grants stayed in Kentucky.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$981K
Median grant
$300K
Stays in KY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bluegrass Community FoundationLexington, KYDonation to enhance quality of life in the bluegrass region$410K
Lexington Public Library FoundationLexington, KYCapital campaign pledge of $300k over six years to rebuild a library branch$300K
United Way of the BluegrassLexington, KYDonation to support the organization's efforts to help children & families succeed$271K

About this foundation

Marksbury Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Nicholasville, Kentucky, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Marksbury Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Marksbury Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $981K across 3 grants, a median of $300K.

Where does Marksbury Family Foundation Inc give?

Kentucky (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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