The Marshburn Foundation

EAGLE, ID EIN: 95-6049100

The Marshburn Foundation is a private foundation located in Eagle, Idaho, established in 1964. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private foundation under IRS regulations. The foundation supports charitable organizations through general support and grantmaking activities.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.2M

+16.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$195K

+2.6% YoY

Grant Count

+5.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-3.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marshburn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to support charities detailed in its IRS filings. Its grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services. Recent grants indicate a particular interest in religious and missionary organizations.

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a modest but consistent grant portfolio. In fiscal year 2025, it made 18 grants totaling $195,164 in distributions.

Grant Range

$6,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Florida, and Washington, though it maintains flexibility in its grantmaking approach.

Grant Distribution by State

California $562K (57%)

Kansas $165K (17%)

Colorado $105K (11%)

Florida $53K (5%)

Ohio $45K (5%)

Washington $30K (3%)

Missouri $19K (2%)

Michigan $4K (0%)

+1 more states

States

California Colorado Florida Kansas Michigan Missouri Ohio Tennessee Washington

Cities

ArvadaBreaBrentwoodCantonColorado SringsCosta MesaGrand RapidsHuntington BeachLa MiradaLosangelesMonumentOrlandoRedlandsSammamishSan DiegoSanfordSpringfieldTustinWichitaYorba Linda

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending October 2025:

Total Assets: $4,232,021
Total Revenue: $600,370
Total Expenses: $229,147
Net Income: $371,223
Total Liabilities: $1,830

Revenue Sources (FY 2025):

Interest Revenue: $285,000+ (primary source)
Contributions Received: $0

Historical Assets:

FY 2025: $4,232,021
FY 2024: $3.6M (approximate)

The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with investment income as its primary revenue source and modest annual expenses relative to its asset base.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$4,232,021	$3,648,037	$3,442,937
Revenue	$600,370	$255,125	$226,191
Expenses	$229,147	$216,899	$231,986
Qualifying Distributions	$195,164	$190,164	$204,789
Net Investment Income	$206,770	$217,796	$196,602
Distributable Amount	$160,682	$176,513	$280,110

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

89 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Evangelical Friends Missi ($51,000), Evangelical Friends Church Sw ($25,500), Far East Broadcasting ($24,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNION RESCUE MISSION LOSANGELES, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$4,500
HERMANO PABLO MINISTRIES COSTA MESA, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$6,000
EVANGELICAL FRIENDS MISSI WICHITA, KS	GENERAL SUPPORT	$51,000
FAR EAST BROADCASTING LA MIRADA, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$24,000
RADIO BIBLE CLASS GRAND RAPIDS, MI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$744
ROSE DRIVE FRIENDS CHURCH YORBA LINDA, CA	GERERAL SUPPORT	$12,000
MISSION AVIATION FELLOWSH REDLANDS, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$6,300
MISSIONARY ATHLETICS INTERNATIONAL LA MIRADA, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,280
CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST ORLANDO, FL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$9,000
KIDS POSSIBLE SAMMAMISH, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$6,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by a board of trustees with minimal compensation:

Mark Marshburn – Trustee (0.5 hours/week)
DC Marshburn – Trustee (0.5 hours/week)
James Kuhn – Trustee (0.5 hours/week)
Leon Petikas – Trustee (0.5 hours/week)
Daniel Marshburn – Trustee (2 hours/week)

The foundation has no employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARK MARSHBURN	TRUSTEE	—	—
DC MARSHBURN	TRUSTEE	—	—
JAMES KUHN	TRUSTEE	—	—
LEON PETIKAS	TRUSTEE	—	—
DANIEL MARSHBURN	TRUSTEE	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Marshburn Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Marshburn Foundation?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a modest but consistent grant portfolio. In fiscal year 2025, it made 18 grants totaling $195,164 in distributions. **Grant Characteristics:** • Median grant size: $6,000 • Maximum grant award: $51,000 • Typical award range: $744–$51,000 **Recent Grantees (FY 2025):** • Evangelical Friends Church-North America: $51,000 (General Support) • Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC): $24,000 (General Support) • Hermano Pablo Ministries: $6,000 (General Suppor…

Where does The Marshburn Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Florida, and Washington, though it maintains flexibility in its grantmaking approach.

What size grants does The Marshburn Foundation award?

In 2025, The Marshburn Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $195K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Marshburn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.