Marquette Bank Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marquette Bank Education Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $352,000 in 76 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $60,000. 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$352,000
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $291,500 the year before.
58% 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 | $298,469 | 85 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $291,500 | 72 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $352,000 | 76 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Marquette Bank Education 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.
What Marquette Bank Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 54 | $297,000 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
Officers and trustees
- Betty Harn
- Manuel Jimenez
- Christie Cox
- Patrick J Hunt
- Patricia Robertson
- John Byrnes
- James Capraro
- Paul M McCarthy
- George S Moncada
- Barry Sabloff
- William Sullivan
- Mark Zelisko
- Terese Best
- Randall Schwartz
- Alan Kwasneski
Questions people ask
Does Marquette Bank Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marquette Bank Education Foundation give?
$352,000 in tax year 2025, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Marquette Bank Education Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Betty Harn (President), Manuel Jimenez (Vice President and Assista), Christie Cox (Secretary) and Patrick J Hunt (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Marquette Bank Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.