The Marjorie Foundation
The Marjorie Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas (EIN 87-1541090). Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including churches and Christian ministries, pregnancy support centers, an academy serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and humanitarian organizations.
The Marjorie Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marjorie Foundation gave $52K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,280
- +43.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,753
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,320
- Total assets
- $119,564
- +99.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Marjorie 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: 515 Busby Drive, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 342-3991
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marjorie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Church Boerne ($20K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (60%), Pennsylvania (23%), Alabama (10%), Michigan (3%), and Wisconsin (3%). These figures describe the locations of recipients named in the filing, not necessarily where their work takes place.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Marjorie Foundation gives
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52180% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2021) to $52K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Boerne Boerne, TX | To help people live out historic christianity in modern times | $20,000 |
| New Covenant Christian Community Church Bethlehem, PA | To gather for corporate worship, prayer and teaching, as well as outreach to serve the needs of our community | $10,200 |
| First Presbyterian Church San Antonio, TX | To focus on showing the love of christ in a myriad of ways; providing food, shelter, and assistance to low-income or homeless individuals and families, assisting with building life-skills and care, building mentorships, planting church families, evangelism, and education. | $5,000 |
| Sa Life Academy San Antonio, TX | To provide exceptional learning opportunities to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full and active lives. | $5,000 |
| Theopolis Institue Birmingham, AL | To train men and women to discover and bring out all the treasures of god's word by insisting that christians take the bible on its own terms. | $5,000 |
| International Needs Hudson, MI | To empower the poor and marginalized in order to restore their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual identity. | $1,320 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Madison, WI | To help students and faculty hear the good news of jesus christ on campuses all over the us | $1,320 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | To provide physical and spiritual aid to suffering people in the name of jesus christ. | $1,320 |
| WEC International Fort Washington, PA | To take the good news to the peoples and nations who have yet to hear it: the good news that christ came to bring forgiveness of sins and peace with god, and to displace hatred with love. | $1,320 |
| San Antonio Pregnancy Care Center San Antonio, TX | To help people facing unplanned pregnancies. By providing a christ-centered plan for unplanned pregnancy. | $1,200 |
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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 | $119,564 | $117,562 | $55,419 | $52,280 | 11 | $52,280 | — | $3,021 |
| 2023 | $59,810 | $65,502 | $39,845 | $36,325 | 9 | $36,325 | $2 | $1,635 |
| 2022 | $34,153 | $58,860 | $25,707 | $21,500 | 9 | $21,500 | — | $613 |
| 2021 | $1,000 | $3,125 | $2,125 | $100 | 1 | $100 | — | $2 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marjorie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 show support for organizations engaged in Christian worship, teaching and outreach; pregnancy support; education and community involvement for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and humanitarian aid.
SA Life Academy describes its mission as enriching the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through continuing education focused on intellectual, social, health, creative, and community involvement skills and opportunities. International Needs says its vision is to transform lives and change communities by helping Christian nationals serve God and neighbor in their own countries. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $52,280 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $20,000, with a median of $1,320.
The largest grants included $20,000 to Christ Church Boerne in Boerne, Texas, and $10,200 to New Covenant Christian Community Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to First Presbyterian Church in San Antonio, SA Life Academy in San Antonio, and Theopolis Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. Other recipients included International Needs ($1,320), InterVarsity Christian Fellowship ($1,320), Samaritan’s Purse ($1,320), WEC International ($1,320), San Antonio Pregnancy Care Center ($1,200), and Bright Hope Pregnancy Support Centers ($600).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lindley D Givler as director and president; Andrew Givler as director and vice president; Molly Patterson as secretary; Leigh Olejer as treasurer; Katherine L Givler and Charles Givler as directors; and Steven Givler as a board member.
The Marjorie Foundation is led by Lindley D. Givler, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindley D. Givler
Director & President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Givler
Director & Vpresident
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Givler
Director
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine L. Givler
Director
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Patterson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
$840 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Leigh Olejer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Givler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $840, to Molly Patterson (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Marjorie Foundation
How much does The Marjorie Foundation give each year?
The Marjorie Foundation gave $52K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 9 grants.
What is The Marjorie Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marjorie Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,320, and its average grant was $4,753, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marjorie Foundation give grants?
The Marjorie Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (23%) and Alabama (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (3 grants).
Does The Marjorie Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Marjorie Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Marjorie Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marjorie Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christ Church Boerne ($20,000), New Covenant Christian Community Church ($10,200) and First Presbyterian Church ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marjorie Foundation?
The Marjorie Foundation reported $120K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marjorie Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations engaged in Christian worship, teaching and outreach; pregnancy support; education and community involvement for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marjorie 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 Marjorie Foundation's EIN?
The Marjorie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1541090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Marjorie 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.
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Grantable. (2026). The Marjorie Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-marjorie-foundation-morg_da46fc626d574894a1e2b9dafc910c6e
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