The Marzke Family Foundation
Historical FunderSt Joseph, Michigan · EIN 38-3584852 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KURT MARZKE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 123, ST JOSEPH MI 49085 |
| Phone | 2699833942 |
| Form and materials | |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GREATER ST JOSEPH, MI / BENTON HARBOR, MI AREA |
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
5% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Berrien County Trails | Benton Harbor, MI | Lakeshore trail project | $10,000 |
| YMCA - Benton Harbor - St Joseph | St Joseph, MI | YMCA donation | $5,000 |
| Readiness Center | Benton Harbor, MI | General donation | $5,000 |
| Lake Michigan Catholic Schools | St Joseph, MI | General donation | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School | St Joseph, MI | Hole sponsor | $3,500 |
| Curious Kids Museum | St Joseph, MI | General donation | $3,100 |
| Lory's Place | St Joseph, MI | Reflections dinner and walk sponsor | $3,000 |
| Catholic Community Center | Benton Harbor, MI | Fellowship | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart Serenity Hills Recovery & Wellness Center | Berrien Center, MI | General donation | $2,500 |
| The Soup Kitchen | Benton Harbor, MI | Feed the hungry | $2,500 |
| St Joseph Catholic Parish | St Joseph, MI | General donation | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Benton Harbor, MI | General donation | $2,000 |
| Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Niles, MI | General donation | $2,000 |
| Area Agency on Aging | Grand Rapids, MI | General donation | $2,000 |
| Birthright of St Joseph | St Joseph, MI | Counseling services | $2,000 |
| Berrien Community Foundation | St Joseph, MI | Backpacks for kids | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Sw Michigan | St Joseph, MI | Animal assistance | $2,000 |
| Michigan Colleges Alliance | Southfield, MI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Academy Foundation | Mt Pleasant, MI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| St Joseph Junior Foundation | St Joseph, MI | Sailing education | $1,000 |
| Corewell Health | Grand Rapids, MI | Hospice and palliative care | $1,000 |
| Casa of Sw Michigan | Benton Harbor, MI | Genral donation | $1,000 |
| Ghostlight Productions | Benton Harbor, MI | General donation | $1,000 |
| First Tee of Benton Harbor | Benton Harbor, MI | General donation | $1,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | General donation | $1,000 |
| Berrien County Cancer Service | St Joseph, MI | General donation | $1,000 |
| Box Factory for the Arts | St Joseph, MI | General donation | $1,000 |
| St Josephmaud Preston Library | St Joseph, MI | General donation | $1,000 |
| Andrews Academy | Berrien Springs, MI | Camille r warren fund | $1,000 |
| Sarett Nature Center | Benton Harbor, MI | Annual fall dinner | $1,000 |
| Merle Boes | Holland, MI | Hole sponsor | $500 |
| Young Life of Southwest Michigan | Holland, MI | General donation | $500 |
| American Red Cross Sw Mi Chapter | Kalamazoo, MI | General donation | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Benton Harbor, MI | Family assistance | $500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Department of development | $500 |
| Berrien Dhhs | Benton Harbor, MI | Hole sponsor | $300 |
| Lakeshore Excellence Foundation | Stevensville, MI | Hole sponsorship | $250 |
| Caring Connection Auxiliary | Benton Harbor, MI | Ice cream social | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,850 | 38 |
| 2024 | $65,200 | 36 |
| 2023 | $52,750 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349100948
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3584852
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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