The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation
To carry out the purposes of saint paul & Minnesota foundation by accepting contributions, investing its assets, and making grants to benefit the community of warroad, Minnesota and its environments.
The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation gave $70K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,675
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,838
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,838
- Total assets
- $4,878,760
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Independent School District #690 ($60K). Together the top 2 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $98K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independent School District #690 Warroad, MN | Robotics; lego robots: two mark 3d printers and other misc equipment and swerve drive development | $60,000 |
| Warroad Memorial Arena Association Inc Warroad, MN | Summer Ice Time | $9,675 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,878,760 | $225,471 | $102,092 | $69,675 | 2 | $225,471 |
| 2023 | $4,379,070 | $206,664 | $126,136 | $97,799 | 2 | $206,664 |
| 2022 | $3,875,799 | $13,717 | $113,150 | $83,680 | 2 | $13,717 |
| 2021 | $4,835,004 | $293,433 | $81,430 | $48,678 | 2 | $293,433 |
| 2020 | $4,271,715 | $28,934 | $89,600 | $64,460 | 2 | $28,934 |
About The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation is a public charity, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $225K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation is led by Susan I. Marvin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan I. Marvin
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Marvin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot J. Larson
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Marvin Warroad Area Foundation
How much does The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation give each year?
The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation gave $70K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $98K across 2 grants.
How large is The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation?
The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $225K.
Where does The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation operate?
The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation's EIN?
The Marvin Warroad Area Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1082458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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