March Family Foundation
The March Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Edina, Minnesota. Its stated mission is to partner with organizations that care for and develop children and youth, enhance theological education and formation, and support justice and mercy.
March Family Foundation at a glance
In short: March Family Foundation gave $415K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Minnesota. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $415,000
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,043
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,514,190
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (61% 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 March Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6320 Westwood Ct, Edina, MN 55436
Phone: (952) 929-0724
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from March Family Foundation
Who March Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary ($40K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 125 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 61% of grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients, 16% to Massachusetts, 14% to Illinois, 6% to Texas, and 2% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is March Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $363K (2023) to $415K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $415K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary South Hamilton, MA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Dwelling Place Columbia Heights, MN | General Supportcapital Campaign | $30,000 |
| FC Good Works Unlimited Pearland, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Leadership Transformations Lexington, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | General Support | $20,000 |
| M & L Foundation Rogers, MN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hope Academy Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Naomi's House Wheaton, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Outreach Community Ministries Carol Stream, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Restoration Ministries Edina, MN | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,514,190 | $998,253 | $507,670 | $415,000 | 23 | $433,146 | $565,843 | $416,309 |
| 2024 | $6,316,125 | $934,054 | $497,112 | $393,000 | 25 | $411,078 | $460,692 | $377,335 |
| 2023 | $6,240,541 | $742,424 | $443,627 | $363,000 | 24 | $378,296 | $428,400 | $324,797 |
| 2022 | $6,162,491 | $203,458 | $478,551 | $372,000 | 25 | $389,280 | $46,462 | $331,957 |
| 2021 | $6,466,100 | $1,428,855 | $522,825 | $412,000 | 28 | $429,475 | $824,485 | $355,512 |
| 2020 | $5,973,550 | $1,022,996 | $455,199 | $395,000 | 26 | — | $651,341 | $291,579 |
| 2019 | $5,619,722 | $589,934 | $423,562 | $372,500 | 25 | — | $257,637 | $289,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, March Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $416K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its mission as inspired by Christian faith. Its grant program identifies children and youth, theological education and formation, and justice and mercy as areas of focus. The program also emphasizes measurable outcomes and effective action plans, and describes eligible organizations as 501(c)(3) charities and faith-based groups, primarily in the Twin Cities metro area.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported work. Feed My Starving Children says it works to address child hunger in body and spirit. Arrive Ministries describes its work as welcoming refugees and immigrants in Minnesota and supporting transformation for refugees, immigrants, and the church. Hope Academy says it operates a K–12 school in urban Minneapolis offering a classical Christian education. Juvenile Justice Advocates International describes its vision as limiting children’s imprisonment to a last resort, extreme circumstances, and the shortest possible period.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $415,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $40,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $40,000 to Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, $30,000 to Dwelling Place, $25,000 each to FC Good Works Unlimited and Leadership Transformations, and $20,000 each to Feed My Starving Children, Hope Academy, Arrive Ministries, and Restoration Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John D. March as president, Timothy S. March as treasurer, and Sarah G. March as secretary. Directors listed are Lisa M. Mauer, John B. March, Mary Chung March, Sallie S. March, and Daniel C. Mauer.
March Family Foundation is led by John D. March, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John D. March
Director & President
Director, President & Treasurer → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa M. Mauer
Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Daniel C. Mauer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Chung March
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sallie S. March
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah G. March
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy S. March
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Lisa M Mauer (Director).
Frequently asked questions about March Family Foundation
How much does March Family Foundation give each year?
March Family Foundation gave $415K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $393K across 25 grants.
What is March Family Foundation's typical grant size?
March Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,043, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from March Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does March Family Foundation give grants?
March Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (6 grants).
Does March Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of March Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are March Family Foundation's largest grantees?
March Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary ($40,000), Dwelling Place ($30,000) and FC Good Works Unlimited ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is March Family Foundation?
March Family Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $433K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $416K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does March Family Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its mission as inspired by Christian faith. Its grant program identifies children and youth, theological education and formation, and justice and mercy as areas of focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from March Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is March Family Foundation's EIN?
March Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3296616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does March Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). March Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/march-family-foundation-morg_ba933911e6454cf2982363588e0ae315
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