The Markus Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 41-1991436 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANN MARKUS |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 WAYCLIFFE DRIVE NORTH, WAYZATA MN 55391 |
| Phone | 6129613277 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER STATING THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE FUNCTION AND AN EXPLANATION OF HOW THE MONIES WILL BE USED. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ANYTIME. NOTICE OF APPROVAL/REJECTION IS SENT WITHIN 3 WEEKS. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN, EDUCATIONAL, AND CONSERVATION VALUES. THE BENEFITS ARE NOT LIMITED. |
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
46% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Church | Plymouth, MN | Donation | $10,048 |
| Heart Trust Inc | Southport, CT | Donation | $2,500 |
| Mobile Hope | Corcoran, MN | Donation | $2,500 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Donation | $1,700 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Washington, DC | Donation | $1,500 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | Donation | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities | St Paul, MN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Outreachcommunity Partners | Plymouth, MN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Topeka, KS | Donation | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $800 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $625 |
| American Cancer Society | Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $500 |
| Gifts for Seniors | Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $500 |
| Metro Meals on Wheels | Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $500 |
| Mn Adult & Teen Challenge | Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $500 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Donation | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | St Paul, MN | Donation | $500 |
| Give Lively | New York, NY | Donation | $471 |
| Union Gospel Mission | St Paul, MN | Donation | $300 |
| Colby Public Library | Colby, WI | Donation | $200 |
| Riverland Community Technical College | Austin, MN | Donation | $125 |
| Team Tucker Association | Hopkins, MN | Donation | $125 |
| Friends of Hennepin County Library | Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $100 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI | Donation | $100 |
| Book Blast | Louisville, CO | Donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,694 | 28 |
| 2024 | $28,300 | 18 |
| 2023 | $35,544 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611399349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1991436
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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