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Marksbury Family Foundation Inc

Nicholasville, Kentucky  ·  EIN 264737208  ·  Private foundation

Marksbury Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $804K in grants paid and $13.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 38 individual grants from this funder — $4.5M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$804K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.9M
Total assets
38
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Marksbury Family Foundation Inc funds

Marksbury Family Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education, libraries & literacy.

EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls.

childrenfamilieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Marksbury Family Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bluegrass Community Foundation
DONATION TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION
Lexington, KY$417K2022
Bluegrass Community Foundation
DONATION TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION
Lexington, KY$410K2024
Bluegrass Community Foundation
DONATION TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION
Lexington, KY$396K2023
Blue Grass Community Foundation
DONATION TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION
Lexington, KY$347K2020
Blue Grass Community Foundation
DONATION TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE BLUEGRASS REGION
Lexington, KY$345K2018
Lexington Public Library Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE OF $300K OVER SIX YEARS TO REBUILD A LIBRARY BRANCH
Lexington, KY$300K2023
Lexington Public Library Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE OF $300K OVER SIX YEARS TO REBUILD A LIBRARY BRANCH
Lexington, KY$300K2024
Lexington Public Library Foundation
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE OF $300K OVER SIX YEARS TO REBUILD A LIBRARY BRANCH
Lexington, KY$300K2022
United Way of the Bluegrass
DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS TO HELP CHILDREN & FAMILIES SUCCEED
Lexington, KY$271K2024
United Way of the Bluegrass
DONATION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS TO HELP CHILDREN & FAMILIES SUCCEED
Lexington, KY$271K2023
The Map Foundation Inc
DONATION TO SPONSOR WOODHILL COMMUNITY CENTER AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN
Lexington, KY$125K2018
North Limestone Community Development Corporation
DONATION TO AID IN CREATING PROGRAMS FOR EQUITABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Lexington, KY$125K2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass
DONATION TO HELP PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGE T
Lexington, KY$100K2020
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center
DONATION TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR HEARING, SPEECH, AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS
Lexington, KY$75K2020
Lexington Hearing & Speech Center
DONATION TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR HEARING, SPEECH, AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS
Lexington, KY$75K2022

Marksbury Family Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$775K
2020$804K
2022$892K
2023$1.1M
2024$981K

How to apply for funding from Marksbury Family Foundation Inc

Marksbury Family Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at marksburyfamilyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Marksbury Family Foundation Inc

Does Marksbury Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Marksbury Family Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Marksbury Family Foundation Inc fund?
Marksbury Family Foundation Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Bluegrass Community Foundation, Bluegrass Community Foundation, Bluegrass Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Marksbury Family Foundation Inc give in grants?
Marksbury Family Foundation Inc reported $804K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.5M over 38 grants.
Where is Marksbury Family Foundation Inc located?
Marksbury Family Foundation Inc is based in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 264737208.
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About this profile. This page is built from Marksbury Family Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Marksbury Family Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.