March Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
March Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $415,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$415,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $393,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $363,000 | 24 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $393,000 | 25 | $8.2 million |
| 2025 | $415,000 | 23 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
March Family 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 March Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 16 | $255,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $65,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary | General support | $40,000 |
| Dwelling Place | General supportcapital campaign | $30,000 |
| FC Good Works Unlimited | General support | $25,000 |
| Leadership Transformations | General support | $25,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | General support | $20,000 |
| M & L Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Hope Academy | General support | $20,000 |
| Naomi's House | General support | $20,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries | General support | $20,000 |
| Restoration Ministries | General support | $20,000 |
| Caring Network | General support | $20,000 |
| Arrive Ministries | General support | $20,000 |
| Juvenile Justice Advocates International | General support | $20,000 |
| Connected Families | General support | $15,000 |
| Good in the Hood | General support | $15,000 |
| Way to Grow | General support | $15,000 |
| Emerge Mother's Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Together for Good | General support | $10,000 |
| Source MN | General support | $10,000 |
| Anselm House | General support | $10,000 |
| Redeem International | General support | $10,000 |
| Southwest Christian High School | General support | $10,000 |
| Door of Hope | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa M Mauer
- John B March
- John D March
- Timothy S March
- Sarah G March
- Mary Chung March
- Sallie S March
- Daniel C Mauer
Questions people ask
Does March Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does March Family Foundation give?
$415,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs March Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa M Mauer (Director), John B March (Director), John D March (President) and Timothy S March (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does March Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.