Marcum Foundation
Accepts applications
Marcum Foundation is a private foundation in Blacksburg, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,405 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $550 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$84,405
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$550
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $85,388 the year before.
30% 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 | $34,322 | 14 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $85,388 | 19 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $84,405 | 20 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alice F Marcum 370 Marsh Hawk Drive, Vonore, TN 37885 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 351-3092, faye712@aol.com |
What Marcum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 18 | $82,805 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Educational | $30,000 |
| VT Athletic Fund | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Radford University Foundation | Educational | $12,550 |
| Providence UMC | Charitable | $5,850 |
| Eagles Nest Regeneration | Charitable | $4,000 |
| VT Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Mountain Empire CC Foundation | Educational | $1,000 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | Educational | $1,000 |
| Radford University Fellowship of CH | Charitable | $900 |
| Wvu Foundation | Educational | $600 |
| Montgomery County Christmas Store | Charitable | $500 |
| YMCA at VT | Charitable | $500 |
| Blacksburg Sports Club | Charitable | $275 |
| Riverview Cemetery Fund | Charitable | $250 |
| P Buckley Moss Society | Charitable | $225 |
| Blacksburg Battles Cancer | Charitable | $150 |
| Good Samaritan | Charitable | $105 |
| Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad | Charitable | $100 |
| Chaper Ah Peo | Charitable | $100 |
| Crosspoint Church | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice Faye Marcum
- Monte Alan Marcum
- Casey Austin Marcum
Questions people ask
Does Marcum Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Marcum Foundation give?
$84,405 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $550.
Who runs Marcum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice Faye Marcum (President), Monte Alan Marcum (Director) and Casey Austin Marcum (Director).
What does Marcum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.