The Marathon Foundation
Accepts applications
The Marathon Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,395 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,840 and the largest $39,850. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$151,395
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,840
- Largest grant$39,850
- Assets$518,259
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $78,897 the year before.
43% 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 | $58,177 | 14 | $472,174 |
| 2024 | $78,897 | 13 | $480,343 |
| 2025 | $151,395 | 18 | $518,259 |
How to apply
| Contact | Collie Company PLLC 20742 Stone Oak Pkwy Suite 107, San Antonio, TX 78258 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 828-1505 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Marathon Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $151,395 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Independent School Distric | Faculty housing | $39,850 |
| Marathon Public Library | Kids corner | $33,000 |
| Marathon Independent School Distric | Landscaping | $30,000 |
| Sunshine House | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Marathon Independent School Distric | Plasma table | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship pd to texas tech univers | $3,315 |
| Marathon Independent School Distric | Teacher education and certification | $3,222 |
| Individual | Scholarship to angelo state uni | $3,036 |
| Individual | Scholarship pd to univ of tx | $2,880 |
| Individual | $2,800 | |
| Individual | Scholarship pd to texas a&m universi | $2,268 |
| Marathon Volunteer Fire Department | M2m race | $2,000 |
| Marathon Volunteer Fire Department | Emt training | $2,000 |
| Marathon PTO Cultural Enrichment PR | Boston cultural enrichment trip | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship pd to texas state univer | $1,524 |
| Big Bend Livestock Show Assoc | 4h livestock show | $1,500 |
| Marathon Animal Shelter | Spay and neuter strays | $1,000 |
| Individual | Spay and neuter strays | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Claudia Huntington
- Marshall B Miller Jr
- Bruce A Blakemore
- Prentice Miller
- Paige Shafer
- Shannon Carter
Questions people ask
Does The Marathon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Marathon Foundation give?
$151,395 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,840.
Who runs The Marathon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Claudia Huntington (President), Marshall B Miller Jr (Vice Pres/Se), Bruce A Blakemore (Vice Pres/Tr) and Prentice Miller (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Marathon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.