The Marzke Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Marzke Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Joseph, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,850 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,850
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $65,200 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,750 | 33 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $65,200 | 36 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $72,850 | 38 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kurt Marzke PO Box 123, St Joseph, MI 49085 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 983-3942 |
| What to submit | |
| Restrictions | Greater st joseph, mi / benton harbor, mi area |
What The Marzke Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 36 | $71,350 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Berrien County Trails | Lakeshore trail project | $10,000 |
| YMCA - Benton Harbor - St Joseph | Ymca donation | $5,000 |
| Readiness Center | General donation | $5,000 |
| Lake Michigan Catholic Schools | General donation | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School | Hole sponsor | $3,500 |
| Curious Kids Museum | General donation | $3,100 |
| Lory's Place | Reflections dinner and walk sponsor | $3,000 |
| Catholic Community Center | Fellowship | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart Serenity Hills Recovery & Wellness Center | General donation | $2,500 |
| The Soup Kitchen | Feed the hungry | $2,500 |
| St Joseph Catholic Parish | General donation | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | General donation | $2,000 |
| Therapeutic Equestrian Center | General donation | $2,000 |
| Area Agency on Aging | General donation | $2,000 |
| Birthright of St Joseph | Counseling services | $2,000 |
| Berrien Community Foundation | Backpacks for kids | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of SW Michigan | Animal assistance | $2,000 |
| Michigan Colleges Alliance | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Academy Foundation | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| St Joseph Junior Foundation | Sailing education | $1,000 |
| Corewell Health | Hospice and palliative care | $1,000 |
| Casa of SW Michigan | Genral donation | $1,000 |
| Ghostlight Productions | General donation | $1,000 |
| First Tee of Benton Harbor | General donation | $1,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | General donation | $1,000 |
| Berrien County Cancer Service | General donation | $1,000 |
| Box Factory for the Arts | General donation | $1,000 |
| St Josephmaud Preston Library | General donation | $1,000 |
| Andrews Academy | Camille r warren fund | $1,000 |
| Sarett Nature Center | Annual fall dinner | $1,000 |
| Merle Boes | Hole sponsor | $500 |
| Young Life of Southwest Michigan | General donation | $500 |
| American Red Cross SW Mi Chapter | General donation | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Family assistance | $500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Department of development | $500 |
| Berrien DHHS | Hole sponsor | $300 |
| Lakeshore Excellence Foundation | Hole sponsorship | $250 |
| Caring Connection Auxiliary | Ice cream social | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- L Richard Marzke
- Nancy Ann Marzke
- Lynn Ann Marzke
- Kurt R Marzke
- Craig S Marzke
- Christopher J Marzke
- Kevin Marzke
Questions people ask
Does The Marzke Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Marzke Family Foundation give?
$72,850 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Marzke Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists L Richard Marzke (President), Nancy Ann Marzke (Secretary/Treasurer), Lynn Ann Marzke (Vice President) and Kurt R Marzke (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Marzke Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.