Marksbury Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Marksbury Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Nicholasville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $981,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $410,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$981,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$410,000
- Assets$22.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 5 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $981,000 | 3 | $22.7 million |
How to apply
Marksbury Family Foundation Inc 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 Marksbury Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 3 | $981,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Community Foundation | Donation to enhance quality of life in the bluegrass region | $410,000 |
| Lexington Public Library Foundation | Capital campaign pledge of $300k over six years to rebuild a library branch | $300,000 |
| United Way of the Bluegrass | Donation to support the organization's efforts to help children & families succeed | $271,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Davis L Marksbury Jr
- Beverly E Marksbury
- Stacie Marksbury
- Davis L Marksbury III
- Doris G Marksbury
- Logan Marksbury
Questions people ask
Does Marksbury Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marksbury Family Foundation Inc give?
$981,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Marksbury Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Davis L Marksbury Jr (Chairman), Beverly E Marksbury (Treasurer/Secretary), Stacie Marksbury (Director) and Davis L Marksbury III (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Marksbury Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and human services.