The Marion Park Foundation
The Marion Park Foundation is a private foundation based in Missoula, Montana. Its 2024 filing reports $66,500 in grants to 10 organizations, including organizations working in areas such as counseling, child and family services, food assistance, grief support, and research.
The Marion Park Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marion Park Foundation gave $67K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Minnesota. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $66,500
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,650
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $1,011,744
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Marion Park Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1510 Sunflower Drive, Missoula, MT 59802
Phone: (406) 218-9043
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marion Park Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Martha's Village & Kitchen ($10K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Minnesota (29%), California (14%), New Jersey (14%), Colorado (14%), and Montana (14%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Marion Park Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2021) to $79K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martha's Village & Kitchen Indio, CA | For Charitable, RELIGIOUS,SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY,OR Educational Purposes | $9,500 |
| Youth Consultation Service Hackensack, NJ | For Charitable, RELIGIOUS,SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY,OR Educational Purposes | $9,500 |
| Walk-in Counseling Center Minneapolis, MN | For Charitable, RELIGIOUS,SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY,OR Educational Purposes | $9,500 |
| Family Means Stillwater, MN | For Charitable, RELIGIOUS,SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY,OR Educational Purposes | $9,500 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | For Charitable, RELIGIOUS,SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY,OR Educational Purposes | $8,500 |
| Smart Bellies Breckenridge, CO | For Charitable, RELIGIOUS,SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY,OR Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Montana Missoula, MT | For Charitable, RELIGIOUS,SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY,OR Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Building Hope Summit County Frisco, CO | For Charitable, RELIGIOUS,SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY,OR Educational Purposes | $4,500 |
| Tamarack Grief Resource Center Missoula, MT | For Charitable, RELIGIOUS,SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY,OR Educational Purposes | $4,500 |
| Say Detroit Southfield, MI | For Charitable, RELIGIOUS,SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY,OR Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,011,744 | $46,890 | $83,249 | $66,500 | 10 | $66,500 | $53,750 | $78,568 |
| 2023 | $1,025,056 | $42,429 | $89,192 | $70,000 | 12 | $74,070 | $40,434 | $72,637 |
| 2022 | $1,059,254 | $36,321 | $87,502 | $70,000 | 14 | $71,950 | $21,062 | $75,486 |
| 2021 | $1,123,920 | $37,130 | $83,077 | $63,000 | 11 | $66,877 | $83,635 | $81,812 |
| 2020 | $1,108,179 | $33,485 | $96,504 | $79,000 | 16 | — | $20,840 | $69,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marion Park Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions include providing counseling and mental health services, supporting children and families, addressing childhood hunger, assisting people experiencing grief, and funding Parkinson’s disease research. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
For example, the Walk-In Counseling Center says it provides free, anonymous mental health counseling to people with urgent needs and few resources. Smart Bellies describes its work as providing nutritious weekend food to students in Summit County, Colorado. The Michael J. Fox Foundation says it funds Parkinson’s disease research and works to improve therapies for people living with the disease.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $66,500 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $9,500, with a median grant of $6,750. Its largest grants included $9,500 each to Martha’s Village & Kitchen, Youth Consultation Service, Walk-In Counseling Center, and Family Means. Other notable grants were $8,500 to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, $5,000 each to Smart Bellies and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Montana, and $4,500 each to Building Hope Summit County and Tamarack Grief Resource Center.
The grantee descriptions indicate varied types of support: Youth Consultation Service says it partners with at-risk and special-needs children, youth, and young adults; Building Hope Summit County describes its work as coordinating and improving access to mental health services; and Tamarack Grief Resource Center says it supports individuals, families, and communities experiencing grief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Park as president, Stephen M. Park as vice president, Nancy Henaman Anderson as secretary, and Jeanne Henaman Randall as treasurer. It also lists Holly Inglis Ciminisi, Thomas Park, and Amy Henaman Kahle as directors.
The Marion Park Foundation is led by David Park, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Park
President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Henaman Kahle
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Inglis Ciminisi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Park
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Henaman Randall
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Henaman Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Park
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Marion Park Foundation
How much does The Marion Park Foundation give each year?
The Marion Park Foundation gave $67K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 12 grants.
What is The Marion Park Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marion Park Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,750, and its average grant was $6,650, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marion Park Foundation give grants?
The Marion Park Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (14%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (2 grants).
Does The Marion Park Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Marion Park Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Marion Park Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marion Park Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Martha's Village & Kitchen ($9,500), Youth Consultation Service ($9,500) and Walk-in Counseling Center ($9,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marion Park Foundation?
The Marion Park Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (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 The Marion Park Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marion Park Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marion Park Foundation's EIN?
The Marion Park Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2846510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marion Park 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Marion Park Foundation funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Marion Park Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-marion-park-foundation-morg_066587a327dc44199c1a55a2280bee42
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