Marbob Group
Marbob Group is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $173,000, including support for education, research, health-related services, music and community programs, and other charitable purposes.
Marbob Group at a glance
In short: Marbob Group gave $173K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Minnesota. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $173,000
- +29.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,533
- -31.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,782,441
- +21.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (74% 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 Marbob Group
- 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: 9714 10Th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: (763) 512-3452
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marbob Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center of the American Experiment ($35K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. Other recipient-state shares were 7% in the District of Columbia, 6% in Michigan, 6% in Colorado, and 3% in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marbob Group open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2021) to $173K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| Center of the American Experiment Golden Valley, MN | to assist in research and education | $35,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way Minneapolis, MN | to provide educational and medical support | $35,000 |
| Family Enterprise USA Washington, DC | to assist in research and education | $12,500 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | to provide educational opportunities and support of mission | $10,000 |
| Roots Music Project Foundation Boulder, CO | aritst development, education, and community events | $10,000 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation St Louis Park, MN | to provide educational and medical support | $5,000 |
| The 30 Days Foundation Golden Valley, MN | to provide a one-time grant for families in crisis | $5,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation Santa Monica, CA | to promote trade professionalization, standardization and accreditation | $5,000 |
| Veterans Airlift Command St Louis Park, MN | free air transport for medical and other compationate purposes to veterans | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,782,441 | $655,497 | $175,115 | $173,000 | 15 | $173,000 | $130,154 | $246,581 |
| 2024 | $4,767,803 | $572,501 | $135,630 | $134,000 | 8 | $134,000 | $112,437 | $201,217 |
| 2023 | $3,739,805 | $465,030 | $139,699 | $139,000 | 13 | $139,000 | $74,662 | $152,448 |
| 2022 | $2,860,074 | $970,271 | $144,339 | $144,000 | 17 | $144,000 | $33,894 | $108,145 |
| 2021 | $2,452,576 | $22,248 | $134,193 | $134,000 | 8 | $134,000 | $21,905 | $112,712 |
| 2020 | $2,134,251 | $416,452 | $135,358 | $134,500 | 15 | — | $21,153 | $78,512 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marbob Group reported a distributable amount of $247K 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 Marbob Group is provided. Its 2025 grant purposes include providing educational opportunities and student support, assisting with research and education, and supporting educational and medical services. Other grants supported artist development and education, families in crisis, trade professionalization, veterans’ transportation, Parkinson’s research, and police and community training.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Greater Twin Cities United Way says it responds to community needs in the region. Center of the American Experiment describes itself as a nonpartisan public policy and educational institution that advances conservative and free-market ideas. Roots Music Project Foundation says it works to amplify the live music community through performance, artist development, and education. Veterans Airlift Command says it provides cost-free transportation for wounded veterans and their families to medical facilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Marbob Group reported 15 grants totaling $173,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $40,000 to an individual recipient for educational opportunities and student support; $35,000 each to Center of the American Experiment for research and education and Greater Twin Cities United Way for educational and medical support; and $12,500 to Family Enterprise USA for research and education. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Hillsdale College for educational opportunities and support of its mission, and $10,000 to Roots Music Project Foundation for artist development, education, and community events.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Molly Erdahl as President and Chairman; Patricia Gartner as Secretary, Treasurer, and Director; and Betty Jopp and Inga Erdahl as Directors.
Marbob Group is led by Molly Erdahl, President Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Molly Erdahl
President Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Jopp
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Inga Erdahl
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Gartner
Secretary & Treasurer Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert W Fayfield (2020–2024) — Member
- Former: Mary T Fayfield (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Marbob Group
How much does Marbob Group give each year?
Marbob Group gave $173K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $134K across 8 grants.
What is Marbob Group's typical grant size?
Marbob Group's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,533, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marbob Group that year got $13K on average.
Where does Marbob Group give grants?
Marbob Group gives mostly in Minnesota: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (7%) and Michigan (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Golden Valley, MN (2 grants), Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and St Louis Park, MN (2 grants).
Does Marbob Group give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Marbob Group's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist in Research and Education" (3 grants).
Who are Marbob Group's largest grantees?
Marbob Group's largest 2025 grantees include Center of the American Experiment ($35,000), Greater Twin Cities United Way ($35,000) and Family Enterprise USA ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marbob Group?
Marbob Group reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $247K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Marbob Group fund?
No mission statement for Marbob Group is provided. Its 2025 grant purposes include providing educational opportunities and student support, assisting with research and education, and supporting educational and medical services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marbob Group?
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 Marbob Group's EIN?
Marbob Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4732961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Marbob Group 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Marbob Group funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marbob-group-morg_e1e5820d68004714b175aae2cc0a4cc9
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