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The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation

Richmond, Virginia  ·  EIN 205331849  ·  Private foundation

The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation is a Virginia-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.0M in annual giving against $9.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 101 grants for The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$1.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$9.2M
Assets (FY2020)
101
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation funds

The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), health care, sports & recreation, youth development.

Faith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Health CareSports & RecreationYouth Development

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

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girls

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Richmond, VA$731K2025
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal
CHARITABLE SUPPORT350 SHS OF MLK - BOOK TO FMV ADJUSTMENT, BOOK VAL $125,916.
Richmond, VA$580K2024
The Valentine
CHARITABLE SUPPORT 300 SHARES OF MARKEL CORPORATION COMMON STOCK (MKL) VALUED AT $391,581.00 MEAN MARKET VALUE ON 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 PER
Richmond, VA$392K2022

How to apply for funding from The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation

The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation

Does The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation accept grant applications?
The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation fund?
The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Example recipients include Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal, The Valentine. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation give in grants?
The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation reported $1.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.1M over 101 grants.
Where is The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation located?
The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation is based in Richmond, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205331849.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.