The Marc Bulger Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Brentwood, TN EIN: 26-1273714

The Marc Bulger Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Brentwood, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $402K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $26.

Key facts about The Marc Bulger Foundation

EIN: 26-1273714
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $40,000
Grants made (2025): 4
Average grant: $10,000
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $402,453
Primary geography: Utah (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Marc Bulger Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Marc Bulger Foundation's 4 itemized 2025 grants were Utah (63%), Illinois (13%) and Florida (13%). 25% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Marc Bulger Foundation gives

Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 277% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$402K

+13.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$40K

+98.0% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+197.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marc Bulger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Marc Bulger Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Utah $25K (63%)

Illinois $5K (13%)

Florida $5K (13%)

West Virginia $5K (13%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California Florida Illinois North Carolina Oklahoma Pennsylvania Utah Virginia West Virginia

Cities

JacksonvilleQuincyFairmontOwassoPinehurstAnaheimGibsoniaMorgantownSalt Lake CitySouthern PinesWoodbridge

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$402,453	$355,442	$386,622
Revenue	$100,101	$106	$212
Expenses	$53,090	$31,286	$43,493
Qualifying Distributions	$53,015	$31,225	$43,313
Net Investment Income	$26	$45	—
Distributable Amount	$19,148	$18,403	$19,843

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Childrens Miracle Network ($25,000), Parkview Church ($5,000), Semper Fidelis Society ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILDRENS MIRACLE NETWORK Salt Lake City, UT	FUND CRITICAL LIFE-SAVING TREATMENTS AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, VITAL PEDIATRIC MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, AND CHILD LIFE SERVICES TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AROUND THE UNITED STATES.	$25,000
PARKVIEW CHURCH Quincy, IL	PROVIDING CLOTHES TO THE CHILDREN OF VETERANS	$5,000
SEMPER FIDELIS SOCIETY Jacksonville, FL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
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	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Marc Bulger	President	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Marc Bulger Foundation?

The Marc Bulger Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Brentwood, TN. It holds $402K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is The Marc Bulger Foundation?

As of 2025, The Marc Bulger Foundation holds $402K in total assets with $100K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $40K in 2025.

Where does The Marc Bulger Foundation operate?

The Marc Bulger Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia.

What size grants does The Marc Bulger Foundation award?

In 2025, The Marc Bulger Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Marc Bulger Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Marc Bulger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.