Marquardt Foundation
Marquardt Foundation is a private foundation based in Julesburg, Colorado. Founded in 2022, it supports qualifying charitable, civic, and educational organizations and endeavors in Sedgwick County, Colorado, with grants guided by priorities that include youth, education, agriculture, and local economic challenges.
Marquardt Foundation at a glance
In short: Marquardt Foundation gave $414K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $414,404
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- Average grant
- $8,817
- Median grant
- $2,532
- Total assets
- $15,295,450
- Primary geography
- Colorado (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Marquardt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 102 W 6Th Street 102, Julesburg, CO 80737
Phone: (970) 520-7014
Website: https://www.marquardtfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marquardt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sedgwick County Hospital ($80K). Together the top 10 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 78 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports organizations and endeavors in Sedgwick County, Colorado. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to Colorado recipients; the listed grants were concentrated in Julesburg and Ovid.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marquardt Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $414K (2025) to $416K (2023). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $414K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County Hospital Julesburg, CO | Electronic Records | $80,000 |
| Town of Julesburg Julesburg, CO | Pave Airport | $46,269 |
| Secd Community That Cares Julesburg, CO | Youth Center | $25,000 |
| Sedgwick County Ambulance Julesburg, CO | Salaries Assist | $25,000 |
| Revere School District Ovid, CO | YOUTH | $23,578 |
| Economic Dev Sedgwick CO Julesburg, CO | Sidewalks | $20,000 |
| Segwick County Cbig Julesburg, CO | Facilitator | $20,000 |
| Ovid Fire District Ovid, CO | Community | $20,000 |
| Cbig County Commissioners Julesburg, CO | Faciliator | $20,000 |
| Sedgwick County Cougars Julesburg, CO | Education | $13,800 |
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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 | $15,295,450 | $1,112,901 | $1,454,263 | $414,404 | 47 | $450,996 | $9,554 | $490,106 |
| 2023 | $16,030,606 | $1,396,645 | $1,850,446 | $415,751 | 31 | $444,097 | $9,792 | $422,524 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marquardt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $490K 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’s stated mission is to promote the lives, environment, and education of young people. It says applicants with identified disabilities or life challenges should be considered preferentially. Its mission also emphasizes education and cultural awareness related to family farming, as well as efforts to address Sedgwick County’s economic challenges and low population growth.
The foundation’s website presents giving under public and community, education, religious, and facilitator categories. The 2025 grants include support for hospital electronic records, airport paving, a youth center, ambulance salaries, school-related youth programs, sidewalks, fire district community needs, and building repair.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $414,404. Grants ranged from $500 to $80,000, with a median of $2,532. Among the largest were $80,000 to Sedgwick County Hospital for electronic records; $46,269 to the Town of Julesburg for airport paving; $25,000 to SECD Community That Cares for a youth center; and $25,000 to Sedgwick County Ambulance for salary assistance.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website has grant-application and completion-report pages, but the available information does not specify application materials or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Greg G. Brecht as president, Dean Pirrie as vice president, Jay Goddard as treasurer, and Tammy Schneider as secretary.
Marquardt Foundation is led by Greg G. Brecht, President on every filing since 2023; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg G. Brecht
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$11K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Dean Pirrie
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Jay Goddard
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Tammy Schneider
Secretary
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$19K (2023) → $22K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $22K, to Tammy Schneider (Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marquardt Foundation
How much does Marquardt Foundation give each year?
Marquardt Foundation gave $414K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Marquardt Foundation's typical grant size?
Marquardt Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,532, and its average grant was $8,817, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marquardt Foundation give grants?
Marquardt Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Julesburg, CO (35 grants) and Ovid, CO (8 grants).
Does Marquardt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Marquardt Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (16 grants), "Youth" (11 grants) and "Facilitator" (4 grants).
Who are Marquardt Foundation's largest grantees?
Marquardt Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Sedgwick County Hospital ($80,000), Town of Julesburg ($46,269) and Sedgwick County Ambulance ($41,420 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marquardt Foundation?
Marquardt Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $451K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $490K (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 Marquardt Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote the lives, environment, and education of young people. It says applicants with identified disabilities or life challenges should be considered preferentially. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marquardt Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Marquardt Foundation's EIN?
Marquardt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1447176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Marquardt 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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