Marek Trust Fund
Accepts applications
Marek Trust Fund is a private foundation in Muscatine, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,200 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,400 and the largest $2,400. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7,200
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$2,400
- Largest grant$2,400
- Assets$219,764
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $7,200 the year before.
100% 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 | $7,200 | 4 | $198,845 |
| 2024 | $7,200 | 3 | $205,061 |
| 2025 | $7,200 | 3 | $219,764 |
How to apply
| Contact | Iowa Mennonite Scholarship Comm 1421 540th St SW, Kalona, IA 52247 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (319) 646-2475 |
| What to submit | Must be written and include: a) past academic performance b) college aptitude test scores c) recommendations from instructors d) financial need the committee will interview applicants. |
| Deadlines | MAY 6 |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be graduating seniors and must be in pursuit of a degree in medically, agriculturally or socially related fields that would benefit humanity. |
What Marek Trust Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2 | $4,800 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Claire Wubbenauniversity of Iowa | Scholarship | $2,400 |
| Kyla Karnesuniv of Nort Hern Iowa | Sholarship | $2,400 |
| Malia Yodereastern Mennonite Univ | Scholarship | $2,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Cbi Bank Trust
- Mark E Schneider
- Erik Buchholz
Questions people ask
Does Marek Trust Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 6.
How much does Marek Trust Fund give?
$7,200 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,400.
Who runs Marek Trust Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Cbi Bank Trust (Trustee), Mark E Schneider (Trustee) and Erik Buchholz (Trustee).
What does Marek Trust Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.