How to apply
MAIL Contact: Kurt Marzke, Po Box 123, St Joseph, Mi, 2699833942 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Greater st joseph, mi / benton harbor, mi area
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
38 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Berrien County TrailsBenton Harbor, MI | Lakeshore trail project | $10K |
| YMCA - Benton Harbor - St JosephSt Joseph, MI | Ymca donation | $5,000 |
| Readiness CenterBenton Harbor, MI | General donation | $5,000 |
| Lake Michigan Catholic SchoolsSt Joseph, MI | General donation | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Catholic SchoolSt Joseph, MI | Hole sponsor | $3,500 |
| Curious Kids MuseumSt Joseph, MI | General donation | $3,100 |
| Lory's PlaceSt Joseph, MI | Reflections dinner and walk sponsor | $3,000 |
| Catholic Community CenterBenton Harbor, MI | Fellowship | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart Serenity Hills Recovery & Wellness CenterBerrien Center, MI | General donation | $2,500 |
| The Soup KitchenBenton Harbor, MI | Feed the hungry | $2,500 |
| St Joseph Catholic ParishSt Joseph, MI | General donation | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls ClubBenton Harbor, MI | General donation | $2,000 |
| Therapeutic Equestrian CenterNiles, MI | General donation | $2,000 |
| Area Agency on AgingGrand Rapids, MI | General donation | $2,000 |
| Birthright of St JosephSt Joseph, MI | Counseling services | $2,000 |
| Berrien Community FoundationSt Joseph, MI | Backpacks for kids | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Sw MichiganSt Joseph, MI | Animal assistance | $2,000 |
| Michigan Colleges AllianceSouthfield, MI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Academy FoundationMount Pleasant, MI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| St Joseph Junior FoundationSt Joseph, MI | Sailing education | $1,000 |
| Corewell HealthGrand Rapids, MI | Hospice and palliative care | $1,000 |
| CASA of Sw MichiganBenton Harbor, MI | Genral donation | $1,000 |
| Ghostlight ProductionsBenton Harbor, MI | General donation | $1,000 |
| FIRST Tee of Benton HarborBenton Harbor, MI | General donation | $1,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center FoundationJupiter, FL | General donation | $1,000 |
| Berrien County Cancer ServiceSt Joseph, MI | General donation | $1,000 |
| Box Factory for the ArtsSt Joseph, MI | General donation | $1,000 |
| St Josephmaud Preston LibrarySt Joseph, MI | General donation | $1,000 |
| Andrews AcademyBerrien Springs, MI | Camille r warren fund | $1,000 |
| Sarett Nature CenterBenton Harbor, MI | Annual fall dinner | $1,000 |
| Merle BoesHolland, MI | Hole sponsor | $500 |
| Young Life of Southwest MichiganHolland, MI | General donation | $500 |
| American Red Cross Sw Mi ChapterKalamazoo, MI | General donation | $500 |
| The Salvation ArmyBenton Harbor, MI | Family assistance | $500 |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | Department of development | $500 |
| Berrien DhhsBenton Harbor, MI | Hole sponsor | $300 |
| Lakeshore Excellence FoundationStevensville, MI | Hole sponsorship | $250 |
| Caring Connection AuxiliaryBenton Harbor, MI | Ice cream social | $200 |
By state: Michigan 36 · Florida 1 · Minnesota 1
About this foundation
Marzke Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in St Joseph, Michigan, administered in care of L Richard Marzke, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Marzke Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. MAIL Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Marzke Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $73K across 38 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Marzke Family Foundation give?
Michigan (36 grants), Florida (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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