Marquardt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marquardt Foundation is a private foundation in Julesburg, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $414,404 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $2,532 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$414,404
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$2,532
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2025 was down from $415,751 the year before.
94% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $415,751 | 31 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $414,404 | 47 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Marquardt 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Marquardt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 45 | $411,693 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,211 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County Hospital | Electronic records | $80,000 |
| Town of Julesburg | Pave airport | $46,269 |
| Secd Community That Cares | Youth center | $25,000 |
| Sedgwick County Ambulance | Salaries assist | $25,000 |
| Revere School District | Youth | $23,578 |
| Economic Dev Sedgwick Co | Sidewalks | $20,000 |
| Segwick County Cbig | Facilitator | $20,000 |
| Ovid Fire District | Community | $20,000 |
| Cbig County Commissioners | Faciliator | $20,000 |
| Sedgwick County Cougars | Education | $13,800 |
| Sedgwick County Ambulance | Community | $12,500 |
| Individual | Bldg repair | $10,000 |
| Sedgwick County Fair | Community | $10,000 |
| Individual | Youth education | $9,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $8,600 |
| Individual | Digital records | $7,500 |
| Town of Ovid | Community | $6,742 |
| Individual | Youth ed | $5,274 |
| Sedgwick Co Community | Facilitator | $5,000 |
| Sedgwick County Ambulance | Community | $3,920 |
| Julesburg Volunteer Fire Dept | Community | $3,500 |
| Sedgwick County Rotary | Youth | $3,000 |
| Hippodrome | Community | $2,793 |
| Sedgwick County Fair | Youth | $2,532 |
| Sedgwick Fire Department | Community | $2,500 |
| Gateway Medical | Facilitator | $2,371 |
| Town of Ovid Secd | Community | $2,000 |
| Individual | Community | $2,000 |
| Segwick County Chamber | Community | $2,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,900 |
| Sedgwick Co 4-H | Youth | $1,800 |
| Segwick County Ambulence | Comminity | $1,800 |
| Individual | Youth med | $1,500 |
| South Platte Schools | Youth ed | $1,211 |
| Julesburg High School FFA | Youth education | $1,075 |
| Sedgwick County 4-H | Youth | $1,000 |
| Sedgwick County Cancer Support | Community | $1,000 |
| Revere School Fbla | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Kids Smiles for Miles | Community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg G Brecht
- Dean Pirrie
- Jay Goddard
- Tammy Schneider
Questions people ask
Does Marquardt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marquardt Foundation give?
$414,404 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $2,532.
Who runs Marquardt Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Greg G Brecht (President), Dean Pirrie (Vice President), Jay Goddard (Treasurer) and Tammy Schneider (Secretary).
What does Marquardt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.