Private foundation · EIN 27-4708403 · Warroad, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bill and Margaret Marvin Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $807K total, median $200K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$807K
Median grant
$200K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Paul & Minnesota FoundationSt Paul, MNCommunity improvement$557K
Warroad Community DevelopmentWarroad, MNCommunity improvement$200K
Warroad Historical SocietyWarroad, MNCommunity improvement$50K

About this foundation

Bill and Margaret Marvin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Warroad, Minnesota, administered in care of Elliot Larson, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Bill and Margaret Marvin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Bill and Margaret Marvin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $807K across 3 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Bill and Margaret Marvin Foundation give?

Minnesota (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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