Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Findlay, Ohio. Its 2022 filing reports that it made its distributions from sources other than current income as part of a complete liquidation, and that it filed a certificate of dissolution in Texas on September 15, 2022.
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 21 grants in 2022 (avg $62K), top state Louisiana. 69% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,297,870
- -89.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 21
- -94.2% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $61,803
- +84.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (11 of 16, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (31% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. MPC’s community investment page says proposals are by invitation: selected organizations are contacted with application steps, and only a small number of inquiries are invited to submit a proposal.
- Contact
Mailing address: 539 Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://marathonpetroleum.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was St John United Way ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
556 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 475 grants of 556 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and the District of Columbia. The largest shares were directed to Louisiana (31%), Iowa (16%), Minnesota (16%), New York (16%) and the District of Columbia (12%). MPC says its community investments prioritize communities where the company has a significant operational and employee presence.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 11 of 16 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $138K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 31% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $12.1M (2021). In 2022 it made 21 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John United Way Reserve, LA | St. John Long-term Hurricane Ida Recovery Group Pu | $400,000 |
| American National Red Cross Boone, IA | Ukraine Crises Fund | $200,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc Albert Lea, MN | Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine | $200,000 |
| United States Fund for UNICEF New York, NY | Ukraine Humanitarian Effort Fund | $200,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | Ukraine | $150,000 |
| American National Red Cross - Northwest Chapter Bellingham, WA | Emergency Response Vehicle Fund | $45,000 |
| International Trade Education Programs Inc Carson, CA | Women in STEM Career Awareness Day - 2022 | $25,000 |
| City of Boise Boise, ID | Boise Fire Department Fund | $12,000 |
| American National Red Cross Boone, IA | Ukraine Humanitarian Effort Fund | $10,000 |
| Commonwealth of Kentucky Frankfort, KY | Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2022 filing states that the Foundation made distributions from sources other than current income in complete liquidation and filed a certificate of dissolution on September 15, 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,249 | $1,341,211 | $1,297,870 | 21 | $1,340,902 | $940 | $116,732 |
| 2021 | $1,240,962 | $161,443 | $12,325,848 | $12,119,796 | 361 | $12,291,222 | $117,988 | $448,210 |
| 2020 | $13,405,367 | $5,101,014 | $3,750,495 | $3,552,659 | 174 | — | $69,695 | $509,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to collaborate with stakeholders to positively affect communities where Marathon Petroleum operates through strategic investments that create measurable, lasting and sustainable value.
MPC’s community investment focus areas are workforce development, sustainability and thriving communities. Its charitable contributions policy gives preference to projects with measurable outcomes that align with those areas and serve communities where the company has a significant presence. The policy says eligible recipients generally must be U.S.-incorporated 501(c)(3) organizations or federal, state, local or tribal government entities. International organizations may be considered by exception.
The 2022 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. St. John United Way describes its mission as uniting people and resources to build health, education and financial stability in St. John the Baptist Parish. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster. UNICEF USA says it advances UNICEF’s mission for children through U.S. fundraising, advocacy and education. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the Foundation reported 21 grants totaling $1,297,870. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $400,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $400,000 to St. John United Way for long-term Hurricane Ida recovery; $200,000 each to the American National Red Cross, the International Rescue Committee and the United States Fund for UNICEF for Ukraine-related efforts; and $150,000 to World Central Kitchen for Ukraine.
The Foundation also awarded $45,000 to the American National Red Cross–Northwest Chapter for an emergency response vehicle fund, $25,000 to International Trade Education Programs for a women-in-STEM career-awareness event, and $12,000 to the City of Boise for its fire department fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s 2022 filing lists Fiona Laird as director, president and chairman; Tom Kaczynski as treasurer and director; Ray Brooks and Greg Floerke as directors; and Nicole Burgy as secretary.
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc is led by Fiona Laird, Director, President & Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Fiona Laird
Director, President & Chairman
Director & President → Director, President & Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Floerke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Brooks
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Kaczynski
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Burgy
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Donald Templin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jodi Baker (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Michael J Hennigan (2020–2021) — Director & Chairman
- Former: Timothy T Griffith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anthony Kenney (2020) — Director
- Former: Dave Sauber (2020) — Director
- Former: Donald Malarky (2020) — Director
- Former: Gary R Heminger (2020) — Director & Chairman
- Former: John Swearingen (2020) — Director
- Former: Karma Thomson (2020) — Director & President
- Former: Raymond Brooks (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Kaczynski (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc
How much does Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc give each year?
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 21 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $12.1M across 361 grants.
What is Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $61,803, across 21 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc that year got $55K on average.
Where does Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc give grants?
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc's top state is Louisiana, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (16%) and Minnesota (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), San Antonio, TX (3 grants), Boone, IA (2 grants) and Albert Lea, MN (2 grants).
Does Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ukraine Humanitarian Effort Fund" (3 grants) and "Special employee matching gifts program for Ukrain" (3 grants).
Who are Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include St John United Way ($400,000), American National Red Cross ($210,000 across 2 grants) and International Rescue Committee Inc ($202,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to collaborate with stakeholders to positively affect communities where Marathon Petroleum operates through strategic investments that create measurable, lasting and sustainable value. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc?
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $117K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4439930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Marathon Petroleum 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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