The Marksbury Family Foundation is seeking to collaborate with innovative, leading nonprofits to fund creative, financially self-sustaining projects that result in economic growth opportunities for the organization, individuals, and/or communities.
We are current awarding grants in the amount of $5000 – $50,000.
To be considered:
- The non-profit must have a 501c3, 501a(1), or 501a(2) government issued status.
- Projects must be located in Central Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, or the Charleston, SC area.
- The project must result in economic development and/or growth opportunities for individuals and/or communities.
- Outcomes and impact must have measurable results.
- Projects must be financially self-sustaining in the long-term.
- The total requested amount cannot exceed $50,000.
- If the project’s total budget exceeds the grant amount, a minimum of 75% of remaining funding must be raised before funds can be pledged from us.
We are looking to fund:
One-time purchase items, examples include but are not limited to:
- Technology equipment and software.
- Building and property renovations.
- Research studies for cases of funding, feasibility reports, etc.
We do not fund:
- Capital campaign debts.
- Religious or politically affiliated causes.
- Programmatic costs.
- Salaries.
- Any other year to year expense items.
Other
- If the total grant amount is more than $25,000 the grant will be paid in a schedule over a two-year minimum period.
- Grants of $50,000 are the exception, the average grant size is $10,000 —
$15,000.
Lead Donor Search
The Marksbury Family Foundation is looking to collaborate with non-profits that want to expand; whether it be through establishing a new program, new building space, or new geographical area. We are looking to be the lead donor on projects in which the overall budget falls between $1mm – $5mm.
To be considered:
- The non-profit must have a 501c3, 501a(1), or 501a(2) government issued status.
- Projects must be located in Central Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, or the Charleston, SC area.
- The project must result in economic development and/or growth opportunities for individuals and/or communities.
- Outcomes and impact must have measurable results.
- Projects must be financially self-sustaining in the long-term.
Please note: We are not currently committing to new lead donor projects, all funding is currently pledged, we are open to taking ideas for future projects (2030 and beyond).
