Private foundation · EIN 72-1583639 · Bishop, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Morkal Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $102K total, median $5,000. 80% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Successful applicants are attending or planning to attend a christian college or university, or have demonstrated their christian values through service.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$102K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.3M

How to apply

Applicants fill out a form provided by the foundation, complete an essay question, and provide transcripts, letters of reference, and a photograph. Contact: The Morkal Foundation Scholarship, C/O John Martindale, Bishop, Ca, 7608722100 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Successful applicants are attending or planning to attend a christian college or university, or have demonstrated their christian values through service.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Master's UniversitySanta Clarita, CAScholarship$15K
Native American Christian AcademyTuscaloosa, ALGeneral support/sponsorship$11K
California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CAScholarship$7,500
Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CAScholarship$7,500
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TXScholarship$7,500
Western Governor's UniversitySalt Lake City, UTScholarship$7,500
United Methodist Social ServicesBishop, CAGeneral donation$6,923
Bishop Creek Community ChurchBishop, CACharitable$5,000
Camp JoyBishop, CAVacation bible school$5,000
Church of the NazareneBishop, CACharitable$5,000
Come to Life Home School GroupBishop, CACharitable$5,000
Eastern Sierra Peace Officers AssnIndependence, CACharitable$5,000
Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, CAScholarship$5,000
Salvation ArmyBishop, CAHomeless assistance$5,000
Wild IrisBishop, CAVictims of domestic violence$4,000

By state: California 12 · Alabama 1 · Texas 1 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Morkal Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bishop, California, administered in care of Marston Mottweiler, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Morkal Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applicants fill out a form provided by the foundation, complete an essay question, and provide transcripts, letters of reference, and a photograph. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Morkal Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $102K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Morkal Foundation give?

California (12 grants), Alabama (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Bishop that accept applications

All in California
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
The Donald M Slager Sunset Foundationsince 2004 Bishop, CA $521K43 grants · 2025 $5,000Yes $8.9M
William & Flora Hewlett Foundationsince 1968 Menlo Park, CA $625M2,001 grants · 2024 $150KYes $13B
David and Lucile Packard Foundationsince 1964 Los Altos, CA $350M1,029 grants · 2024 $150KYes $8.3B
Email me matching grants