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Doug and Karen Marlow Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Santa Monica, California · EIN 461407204

Doug and Karen Marlow Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $1,368 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $684 and the largest $1,024. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was down from $1,623 the year before.

50% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$1,6233$0
2023$1,3682$3,687

How to apply

Doug and Karen Marlow Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Doug and Karen Marlow Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$1,024
Colorado1$344

Grants paid in 2023

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Malibu Pacific Church
Malibu, CA
Charitable$1,024
Compassion International
Colorado Springs, CO
Charitable$344

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Doug and Karen Marlow Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Doug and Karen Marlow Family Foundation give?

$1,368 in tax year 2023, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $684.

Who runs Doug and Karen Marlow Family Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Douglas Marlow (Director) and Karen Marlow (Director).

What does Doug and Karen Marlow Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.

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