Marasek Foundation Inc
Marasek Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Longview, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Christian churches and ministries, and organizations working in areas such as family services, rescue, and humanitarian aid.
Marasek Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marasek Foundation Inc gave $538K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $537,500
- +24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,196
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,557,317
- +9.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (8 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marasek Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5128, Longview, TX 75608
Phone: (903) 235-1161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marasek Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lifebridge Christian Church ($140K). Together the top 10 received $403K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 71 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining reported shares went to California (12%), Florida (4%), Colorado (4%), and Idaho (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marasek Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 28 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $432K (2024) to $538K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $538K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifebridge Christian Church Longview, TX | Donation | $140,000 |
| Rahab's Retreat Ranch Kilgore, TX | Donation | $53,000 |
| Beyond Ourselves Longview, TX | Donation | $45,000 |
| The Remnant Church Longview, TX | Donation | $40,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Service Longview, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Bethel Church Redding Redding, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Christ for All Nations Orlando, FL | Donation | $20,000 |
| Christ to the World Ministries Judson, TX | Donation | $20,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $20,000 |
| Iris Global Redding, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reports 28 grants; the 2024 and 2023 filings report 21 and 22 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,557,317 | $1,346,238 | $545,644 | $537,500 | 28 | $537,500 | $344,238 | $429,983 |
| 2024 | $8,756,723 | $1,378,120 | $442,425 | $432,000 | 21 | $432,000 | $376,285 | $388,402 |
| 2023 | $7,821,028 | $1,298,946 | $485,516 | $482,500 | 22 | $482,500 | $295,930 | $349,603 |
| 2022 | $7,007,598 | $7,012,624 | $5,026 | — | — | — | $7,598 | $840 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marasek Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $430K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe Christian evangelism and ministry. For example, Christ for All Nations says it supports Christian evangelism, while Christ to the World Ministries says it shares the Gospel in Asia. Other grantees describe work providing food, shelter, and recovery programs (Hiway 80 Rescue Mission), addressing human trafficking (A21 USA), and providing spiritual and physical aid (Samaritan’s Purse).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $537,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $140,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $140,000 to Lifebridge Christian Church, $53,000 to Rahab’s Retreat Ranch, $45,000 to Beyond Ourselves, $40,000 to The Remnant Church, and $25,000 to Buckner Children and Family Service. Other reported grants included $20,000 each to Bethel Church Redding, Christ for All Nations, Christ to the World Ministries, Focus on the Family, Iris Global, KVNE, and Oceans Church. Additional 2025 recipients included Hiway 80 Rescue Mission ($10,000), Aerial Recovery ($5,000), A21 USA ($5,000), and Samaritan’s Purse ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Blanks Jr as president, Alana Blanks as secretary/treasurer, and Eric L Blanks as vice president.
Marasek Foundation Inc is led by Mark Blanks Jr., President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Blanks Jr.
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Alana Blanks
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Eric L. Blanks
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Marasek Foundation Inc
How much does Marasek Foundation Inc give each year?
Marasek Foundation Inc gave $538K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $432K across 21 grants.
What is Marasek Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marasek Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,196, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marasek Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Marasek Foundation Inc give grants?
Marasek Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Longview, TX (12 grants) and Redding, CA (2 grants).
Does Marasek Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Marasek Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (28 grants).
Who are Marasek Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marasek Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lifebridge Christian Church ($140,000), Rahab's Retreat Ranch ($53,000) and Beyond Ourselves ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marasek Foundation Inc?
Marasek Foundation Inc reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $538K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $430K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marasek Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe Christian evangelism and ministry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marasek Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marasek Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marasek Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1308008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Marasek Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Marasek Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marasek-foundation-inc-morg_295ff14e4fa347bda06efe284f4f45ad
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