Private foundation · EIN 81-4732961 · Plymouth, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Marbob Group

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: 15 grants paid, $173K total, median $5,000. 53% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$173K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shattuck St Mary'sFaribault, MNto provide educational opportunities and support to students$40K
Center of the American ExperimentGolden Valley, MNto assist in research and education$35K
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MNto provide educational and medical support$35K
Family Enterprise USAWashington, DCto assist in research and education$13K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIto provide educational opportunities and support of mission$10K
Roots Music Project FoundationBoulder, COaritst development, education, and community events$10K
Park Nicollet FoundationSt Louis Park, MNto provide educational and medical support$5,000
The 30 Days FoundationGolden Valley, MNto provide a one-time grant for families in crisis$5,000
Mike Rowe Works FoundationSanta Monica, CAto promote trade professionalization, standardization and accreditation$5,000
Veterans Airlift CommandSt Louis Park, MNfree air transport for medical and other compationate purposes to veterans$5,000
The Michael J Fox Foundation ParkinsonHagerstown, MDto accelerate research toward a cure for Parkinsons disease$5,000
Backing the Blue LineBloomington, MNto support police and community training programs$3,000
Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MAto provide educational opportunities and support to students$1,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYto provide homes to Gold Star and fallen first responders$1,000
Freedom Foundation of MnMinneapolis, MNto assist in research and education$500

By state: Minnesota 8 · District of Columbia 1 · Michigan 1 · Colorado 1 · California 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Marbob Group is a private grantmaking foundation in Plymouth, Minnesota, administered in care of Patricia a Gartner, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Marbob Group 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 Marbob Group give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $173K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Marbob Group give?

Minnesota (8 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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