The Marquis Foundation
The Marquis Foundation is a private foundation based in West Linn, Oregon. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Oregon, including organizations providing grief support, healthcare, clothing, and food services.
The Marquis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marquis Foundation gave $345K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Oregon. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $345,250
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,558
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,515,656
- -1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Marquis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3484 Fairview Way, West Linn, OR 97068
Phone: (704) 516-2056
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marquis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Dougy Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $324K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 52 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marquis Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 194% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $379K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $345K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Dougy Center Portland, OR | General Support | $100,000 |
| Snow Cap Community Charities Portland, OR | General Support | $40,000 |
| My Father's House Gresham, OR | General Support | $30,000 |
| Ne Emergency Food Program Portland, OR | General Support | $30,000 |
| Bybee Lakes Hope Center Portland, OR | General Support | $25,000 |
| Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine Oregon City, OR | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hungar Fighters Lake Oswego, OR | General Support | $20,000 |
| We Shine Initiative Inc Portland, OR | General Support | $20,000 |
| Clackamas Womens Services Oregon City, OR | General Support | $17,250 |
| Bloomin Boutique Oregon City, OR | General Support | $16,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,515,656 | $330,677 | $442,554 | $345,250 | 13 | $348,834 | $272,168 | $328,512 |
| 2024 | $6,627,533 | $631,551 | $411,679 | $338,000 | 14 | $346,229 | $590,634 | $332,731 |
| 2023 | $6,407,661 | $157,415 | $442,587 | $379,000 | 12 | $384,966 | $166,007 | $387,315 |
| 2022 | $6,692,833 | $5,724,836 | $138,162 | $117,500 | 8 | $121,713 | $89,788 | $96,968 |
| 2021 | $1,158,393 | $96,693 | $82,500 | $65,000 | 5 | — | $32,931 | $63,965 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marquis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $329K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants were reported as general support. Among the grantees, The Dougy Center describes its mission as providing a safe place for children, teens, young adults, and families grieving a death to share their experiences. Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine says it provides free, high-quality medical services to uninsured and under-insured people in Clackamas County and surrounding communities. Bloomin Boutique says it operates a free boutique where underprivileged young people can obtain new clothing and other items at no cost.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $345,250. The median grant was $20,000, with grants ranging from $3,000 to $100,000. Reported grants included $100,000 to The Dougy Center, $40,000 to Snow Cap Community Charities, $30,000 each to My Father’s House and NE Emergency Food Program, and $25,000 each to Bybee Lakes Hope Center and Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine. These grants were reported for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sydney Brown as president; Janelle Chorzempa as secretary/director; Robert Mesher as treasurer; and Philip Marquis and Jill Marquis as directors.
The Marquis Foundation is led by Sydney Brown, President on every filing since 2021; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sydney Brown
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Janelle Chorzempa
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Philip Marquis
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Jill Marquis
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Robert Mesher
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Malcolm Marquis (2021) — Former President & Treasurer · Filing note: Deceased
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Janelle Chorzempa (Secretary/Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Marquis Foundation
How much does The Marquis Foundation give each year?
The Marquis Foundation gave $345K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $338K across 14 grants.
What is The Marquis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marquis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,558, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marquis Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Marquis Foundation give grants?
The Marquis Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (7 grants) and Oregon City, OR (3 grants).
Does The Marquis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Marquis Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marquis Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marquis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Dougy Center ($100,000), Snow Cap Community Charities ($40,000) and My Father's House ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Marquis Foundation?
The Marquis Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $349K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $329K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marquis Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were reported as general support. Among the grantees, The Dougy Center describes its mission as providing a safe place for children, teens, young adults, and families grieving a death to share their experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marquis Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marquis Foundation's EIN?
The Marquis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1841899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Marquis 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 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Marquis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-marquis-foundation-morg_742a0bb9398d4a7a8d5529104e760339
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