The Wilbur Marvin Foundation
The corporation is organized and shall be operated for the benefit and support of the baton rouge area foundation and such other organizations which are exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the code, are non-private foundations as described in section 509(a)(1) or (a)(2) of the code, and are organized and operated to support such charitable, benevolent, civic, moral, religious, arts, cultural, medical, and educational uses and purposesas will most effectively assist, encourage, and promote the well-being of mankind.
The Wilbur Marvin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wilbur Marvin Foundation gave $225K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,000
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,000
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $108,450,517
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Wilbur Marvin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unified Jewish Congregation of Baton Rouge ($100K). Together the top 3 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $500K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unified Jewish Congregation of Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Inglesia CASA De Jubilo Johnston, RI | General Support | $100,000 |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $108,450,517 | $68,806 | $3,259,731 | $225,000 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $114,807,103 | $3,597,755 | $3,549,083 | $125,000 | 2 | $3,662,948 |
| 2022 | $115,988,687 | $-552,459 | $2,892,718 | $500,000 | 3 | $-1,908,223 |
| 2021 | $117,329,503 | $-1,003,490 | $2,450,047 | — | — | $-1,142,581 |
| 2020 | $138,328,730 | $-286,280 | $4,759,158 | $500,000 | 1 | $-390,906 |
About The Wilbur Marvin Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Wilbur Marvin Foundation is a public charity, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $108.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $225K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wilbur Marvin Foundation is led by Christopher J. Meyer, Director, Braf President & CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher J. Meyer
Director, Braf President & CEO
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christel C. Slaughter
Chairman & Director
Secretary, Vice President & Director → Chairman & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Valluzzo
Director
Audit Committee Chair & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John G. Davies
Director
President & Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Lyle
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Gerard Jolly
Vice Chair & Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President & Director, 2023
Vice President & Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John W. Barton III
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Ty McMains
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chris Meyer (2022) — Director
- Former: Kevin P. Reilly Jr. (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
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 Wilbur Marvin Foundation
How much does The Wilbur Marvin Foundation give each year?
The Wilbur Marvin Foundation gave $225K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $125K across 2 grants.
What is The Wilbur Marvin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wilbur Marvin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $75,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Wilbur Marvin Foundation give grants?
The Wilbur Marvin Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (2 grants).
Does The Wilbur Marvin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wilbur Marvin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Wilbur Marvin Foundation?
The Wilbur Marvin Foundation reported $108.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $69K.
What is The Wilbur Marvin Foundation's EIN?
The Wilbur Marvin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2019715. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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