The Marc Bulger Foundation
The Marc Bulger Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brentwood, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $380K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $24.
The Marc Bulger Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marc Bulger Foundation gave $22K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $21,750
- -45.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,625
- -63.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $379,930
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (34% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who The Marc Bulger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Folds of Honor ($8K). Together the top 6 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Marc Bulger Foundation gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 116% of 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $115K (2019). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | General Support | $7,500 |
| Semper Fidelis Society Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $6,750 |
| The Gamechanger Foundation Fairmont, WV | Student-powered substance misuse prevention movement connecting West Virginia students and the educators who care about them to prevent student opiod and other drug use before it starts | $3,000 |
| Creativets Nashville, TN | The goal is to use various forms of art to help disabled veterans cope with service related trauma. | $2,000 |
| Allegheny County Federation of the Societies of War Veterans Pittsburgh, PA | General Supportgeneral Support | $2,000 |
| WV Kids Cancer Crusaders Inc Charleston, WV | Helping children and families affected by childhood, adolescent, and young-adult cancer with financial assistance, resources and support, and hospital partnerships. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $379,930 | $99 | $22,622 | $21,750 | 6 | $22,547 | $24 | $19,391 |
| 2025 | $402,453 | $100,101 | $53,090 | $40,000 | 4 | $53,015 | $26 | $19,148 |
| 2024 | $355,442 | $106 | $31,286 | $20,200 | 6 | $31,225 | $45 | $18,403 |
| 2023 | $386,622 | $212 | $43,493 | $38,497 | 4 | $43,313 | — | $19,843 |
| 2022 | $429,903 | $-79,785 | $25,956 | $25,000 | 3 | $25,815 | $2,752 | $21,450 |
| 2021 | $535,644 | $10,638 | $90,863 | $85,138 | 4 | — | $10,113 | $18,672 |
| 2019 | $573,025 | $76,001 | $147,743 | $115,000 | 3 | — | $10,592 | $25,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marc Bulger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marc Bulger Foundation is led by Marc Bulger, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Marc Bulger
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Bulger (2019) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Marc Bulger Foundation
How much does The Marc Bulger Foundation give each year?
The Marc Bulger Foundation gave $22K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $40K across 4 grants.
What is The Marc Bulger Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marc Bulger Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,625, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marc Bulger Foundation give grants?
The Marc Bulger Foundation's top state is Oklahoma, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and West Virginia (16%).
Does The Marc Bulger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Marc Bulger Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marc Bulger Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marc Bulger Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Folds of Honor ($7,500), Semper Fidelis Society ($6,750) and The Gamechanger Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Marc Bulger Foundation?
The Marc Bulger Foundation reported $380K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Marc Bulger Foundation's EIN?
The Marc Bulger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1273714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 April 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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