The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation
The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Carson City, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $18K.
The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation gave $18K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,350
- +151.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,621
- +79.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $10,886
- -64.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alpine County Historical Society ($14K). Together the top 7 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation gives
- Giving grew 512% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $99K (2019). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine County Historical Society Markleeville, CA | Charitable - preserve forever the rick cultural heritage of Alpine county and the surrounding eastern sierra area | $14,000 |
| Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park Minden, NV | Charitable - Historical Preservation | $2,000 |
| Veterans Guest House Reno, NV | Charitable - providing housing to veterans & their families while receiving medical care | $1,250 |
| Reel Recovery Needham, MA | Charitable - help men cope with the impact of cancer by introducing them to the healing powers of the sport of fly-fishing in a safe, supportive environment | $500 |
| Tahoe Paws Zephyr Cove, NV | Charitable - search, rescue and recovery efforts for missing/lost pets in lake tahoe-truckee ca area and beyond | $300 |
| Douglas County Historical Society Gardnerville, NV | Charitable - preserve and collect local history and make it accessible to the community and vistors | $200 |
| Kid's Fishing Derby Minden, NV | Charitable - Provide Youth Opportunity for Fishing | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,886 | — | $19,350 | $18,350 | 7 | $18,350 | $1,204 |
| 2024 | $30,236 | — | $8,300 | $7,300 | 5 | $7,300 | $1,684 |
| 2023 | $38,536 | — | $39,719 | $36,750 | 8 | $36,750 | $3,390 |
| 2022 | $78,255 | — | $3,000 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,934 |
| 2021 | $81,255 | $120,000 | $45,445 | $44,000 | 24 | — | $5,338 |
| 2020 | $6,700 | $100,000 | $95,229 | $93,833 | 40 | — | $2,155 |
| 2019 | $1,929 | $100,000 | $100,315 | $99,000 | 48 | — | $2,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert C. Malkmus
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Laurie Foster
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Adam Bacon (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Marilyn V. Malkmus (2019–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation
How much does The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation give each year?
The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation gave $18K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 5 grants.
What is The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,621, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation give grants?
The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minden, NV (2 grants).
Does The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alpine County Historical Society ($14,000), Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park ($2,000) and Veterans Guest House ($1,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation?
The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation's EIN?
The Carl & Marilyn Malkmus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0323337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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