Marlin Legacy Foundation
The primary exempt purpose of Marlin Legacy Foundation is to enhace funding in order to ensure the long-term success of students by providing a fairer income to the port aransas isd staff and educators.
Marlin Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Marlin Legacy Foundation gave $350K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $350K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $350,000
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $25,685
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Marlin Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Port Aransas Independent School District ($350K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2022) to $350K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port Aransas Independent School District Port Aransas, TX | To facilitate financial support for the dedicated port aransas isd educators and staff. | $350,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,685 | $367,524 | $360,989 | $350,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $25,150 | $313,588 | $321,640 | $313,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $33,202 | $176,254 | $149,052 | $137,000 | 1 |
About Marlin Legacy Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Marlin Legacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Port Aransas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $350K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marlin Legacy Foundation is led by Michael Dayon, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Dayon
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Shimaitis
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles W. Crawford Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare Adams
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Foster
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marnie Pate
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Marlin Legacy Foundation
How much does Marlin Legacy Foundation give each year?
Marlin Legacy Foundation gave $350K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $313K across 1 grant.
How large is Marlin Legacy Foundation?
Marlin Legacy Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $368K.
What is Marlin Legacy Foundation?
Marlin Legacy Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Port Aransas, TX. It holds $26K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Marlin Legacy Foundation operate?
Marlin Legacy Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Marlin Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Marlin Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1506577. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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