Marianne and George Markham Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marianne and George Markham Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,300 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $400 and the largest $5,000. 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$25,300
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$400
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$564,713
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,850 the year before.
8% 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 | $26,850 | 52 | $448,155 |
| 2024 | $24,850 | 48 | $518,695 |
| 2025 | $25,300 | 49 | $564,713 |
How to apply
Marianne and George Markham 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 Marianne and George Markham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $8,500 |
| Colorado | 15 | $6,150 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $2,350 |
| California | 3 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $1,750 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society | General | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fdn | General | $1,150 |
| Stanford University | General | $1,000 |
| Dancewave | General | $750 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General | $750 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains | General | $750 |
| Stanford University Law School | General | $750 |
| Intercambio de Comunidades | General | $700 |
| Pro Publica Inc | General | $600 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $550 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | General | $500 |
| Princeton University | General | $500 |
| Westover School | General | $500 |
| Yale University | General | $500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General | $500 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media Philanthropic Giving | General | $500 |
| Boulder County Audubon Society | General | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy | General | $500 |
| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies | General | $500 |
| Boulder County Nature Association | General | $500 |
| Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation | General | $500 |
| Wilderness Awareness School | General | $500 |
| Environment for Americas | General | $500 |
| Save the Harborsave the Bay | General | $400 |
| Colorado Public Radio-News | General | $300 |
| Lighthouse Writers Workshop | General | $300 |
| Oxfam America | General | $300 |
| Western National Parks Association | General | $300 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General | $300 |
| Rocky Mountain Conservancy | General | $300 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin | General | $300 |
| Earthjustice | General | $250 |
| New York Times Neediest Cases Fund | General | $250 |
| University of Texas Foundation | General | $250 |
| Raices Texas | General | $250 |
| Texas Appleseed | General | $250 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | General | $250 |
| Safe Place | General | $250 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth M Nicholson
- Philip T Nicholson
- Jason J Kohout
Questions people ask
Does Marianne and George Markham Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marianne and George Markham Foundation give?
$25,300 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $400.
Who runs Marianne and George Markham Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth M Nicholson (President and Treasurer), Philip T Nicholson (Vice President) and Jason J Kohout (Secretary & Asst Treas).
What does Marianne and George Markham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.