Rotary Club of Marion Foundation
Raise funds for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. Promote and support the education, health, general welfare and well-being of communities and support other organizations that benefit those communities. Support the aims of rotary international and the rotary club of marion nc.
Rotary Club of Marion Foundation at a glance
In short: Rotary Club of Marion Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $17,500
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $409,358
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rotary Club of Marion Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McDowell County Emergency MGT ($20K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McDowell County Emergency MGT Marion, NC | Disaster Relief | $20,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $409,358 | $172,992 | $53,950 | $35,000 | 2 | $7,785 |
| 2024 | — | $109,926 | $74,920 | — | — | — |
About Rotary Club of Marion Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Rotary Club of Marion Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Marion, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $409K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rotary Club of Marion Foundation is led by Carol Wolfenbarger, President & Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Wolfenbarger
President & Chair
Director → President & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Watson
V.president
Director → V.president, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Berlick
President & Chair
President & C → President & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Cosgrove
Secretary & Director
Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Cross IV
Director
V.president → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Spencer
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon L. Parker
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Watson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Bush
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walt Bagwell
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Rotary Club of Marion Foundation
How much does Rotary Club of Marion Foundation give each year?
Rotary Club of Marion Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Rotary Club of Marion Foundation?
Rotary Club of Marion Foundation reported $409K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $173K.
What is Rotary Club of Marion Foundation?
Rotary Club of Marion Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Marion, NC. It holds $409K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Rotary Club of Marion Foundation operate?
Rotary Club of Marion Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Rotary Club of Marion Foundation's EIN?
Rotary Club of Marion Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2554006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work Rotary Club of Marion Foundation funds
Public, Societal Benefit Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- I.M.P.A.C.T. Council Grants $5,000 - $20,000 · Due October 26, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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