The Lordi Marker Family Foundation
Historical FunderKansas City, Missouri · EIN 20-3406848 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MR DENNIS C MARKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1216 W 57TH TERRACE, KANSAS CITY MO 64113 |
| Phone | 8164440330 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST OUTLINING USE OF FUNDS IF RECEIVED |
| Deadlines | BY YEAR END FOR GRANTS WRITTEN JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Prairie Foundation | Mexico, MO | Operations | $550,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | St Louis, MO | Operations | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washinton, DC | Operations | $35,000 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $25,000 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Public Television | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | Prairie Village, KS | Operations | $25,000 |
| Kcur Public Radio | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Missouri River Bird Observatory | Arrow Rock, MO | Operations | $15,000 |
| Westminster College | Fulton, MO | Operations | $15,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $15,000 |
| Food for Morgan County | St Versailles, MO | Operations | $12,500 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Operations | $12,500 |
| Wayside Waifs | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $11,000 |
| The Culture House | Olathe, KS | Operations | $10,000 |
| Surface Design Assn | Albuquerque, NM | Operations | $10,000 |
| School of Economics | Blue Springs, MO | Operations | $10,000 |
| Englewood Arts | Independence, MO | Operations | $10,000 |
| Grassland Heritage Foundation | Shawnee Mission, KS | Operations | $10,000 |
| Heartland Center | Parkville, MO | Operations | $10,000 |
| Morgan County Caring for Kids | Versailles, MO | Operations | $9,000 |
| Great Plains SPCA | Merriam, KS | Operations | $8,000 |
| City Union Mission | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $7,500 |
| Village Presbyterian Church | Arcadia, CA | Operations | $6,500 |
| Kc Art Institute | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $6,000 |
| Deep Roots | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $6,000 |
| Rainbow School | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $5,000 |
| Owen Cox Dance Grp | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $5,000 |
| Alton Symphony Orchestra | Godfrey, IL | Operations | $5,000 |
| North American Bluebird | Bloomington, IN | Operations | $4,000 |
| Morgan County Historical Society | Versailles, MO | Operations | $4,000 |
| Kv Endowment | Lawrence, KS | Operations | $3,000 |
| Umkc Conservatory | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $2,500 |
| Angels Left Behind | Belton, MO | Operations | $2,500 |
| Powell Gardens | Kingsville, MO | Operations | $1,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $983,750 | 36 |
| 2024 | $487,500 | 35 |
| 2023 | $1,426,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642129349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3406848
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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