Marcum Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-4244195
Foundation Overview
Based in Blacksburg, VA, Marcum Foundation has awarded 188 grants totaling $457,625 to organizations in Virginia, North Carolina and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $51,700, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 20 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
76% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Blacksburg (43%), Radford (10%), Floyd (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 232% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on education (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Marcum Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg Battles Cancer | $150 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Blacksburg Sports Club | $275 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad | $100 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Eagles Nest Regeneration | $4,000 | Floyd, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Montgomery County Christmas Store | $500 | Christiansburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| P Buckley Moss Society | $225 | Matthews, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Providence Umc | $5,850 | Suffolk, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Radford University Fellowship Of Ch | $900 | Radford, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Radford University Foundation | $12,550 | Radford, VA, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Riverview Cemetery Fund | $250 | Big Stone Gap, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | $30,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Vt Athletic Fund | $25,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Vt Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $1,200 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Wvu Foundation | $600 | Morgantown, WV, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Mountain Empire Cc Foundation | $1,000 | Big Stone Gap, VA, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Good Samaritan | $105 | Roanoke, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Ymca At Vt | $500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Chaper Ah Peo | $100 | Pulaksi, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Crosspoint Church | $100 | Suffolk, VA, US | Charitable | 2025 |
| Vt Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $1,200 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Radford University Fellowship Of Ch | $900 | Radford, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Monroe County Friends Of Animals | $1,000 | Vonore, TN, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | $14,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Eagles Nest Regeneration | $6,000 | Floyd, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Riverview Cemetery Fund | $50 | Big Stone Gap, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Blacksburg Battles Cancer | $125 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Radford University Foundation | $51,700 | Radford, VA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Blacksburg Sports Club | $275 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Wvu Foundation | $600 | Morgantown, WV, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Vt Athletic Fund | $6,250 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| P Buckley Moss Society | $225 | Matthews, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad | $163 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Augusta Health Foundation | $100 | Fishersville, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Hearts | $300 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Montgomery County Christmas Store | $100 | Christiansburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Nrv | $100 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of The Lowcoun | $200 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Providence Umc | $2,100 | Suffolk, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Vt Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $1,200 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Radford University Fellowship Of Ch | $900 | Radford, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Monroe County Friends Of Animals | $1,000 | Vonore, TN, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | $14,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Eagles Nest Regeneration | $6,000 | Floyd, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Riverview Cemetery Fund | $50 | Big Stone Gap, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Blacksburg Battles Cancer | $125 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Radford University Foundation | $51,700 | Radford, VA, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Blacksburg Sports Club | $275 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Wvu Foundation | $600 | Morgantown, WV, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Vt Athletic Fund | $6,250 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| P Buckley Moss Society | $225 | Matthews, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad | $163 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Augusta Health Foundation | $100 | Fishersville, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Hearts | $300 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Montgomery County Christmas Store | $100 | Christiansburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Nrv | $100 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of The Lowcoun | $200 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Providence Umc | $2,100 | Suffolk, VA, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Vt Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $1,200 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Radford University Fellowship Of Ch | $2,422 | Radford, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Monroe County Friends Of Animals | $1,000 | Vonore, TN, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | $12,400 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Peo Chapter | $300 | Pulaski, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Eagles Nest Regeneration | $6,000 | Floyd, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Riverview Cemetery Fund | $50 | Big Stone Gap, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Blacksburg Battles Cancer | $125 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Radford University Foundation | $2,000 | Radford, VA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Blacksburg Sports Club | $275 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wvu Foundation | $600 | Morgantown, WV, US | Educational | 2023 |
| St Paul's Methodist Church | $200 | Christiansburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Vt Athletic Fund | $6,750 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Vt Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $1,200 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Radford University Fellowship Of Ch | $2,422 | Radford, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Monroe County Friends Of Animals | $1,000 | Vonore, TN, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | $12,400 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Peo Chapter | $300 | Pulaski, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Eagles Nest Regeneration | $6,000 | Floyd, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Riverview Cemetery Fund | $50 | Big Stone Gap, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Blacksburg Battles Cancer | $125 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Radford University Foundation | $2,000 | Radford, VA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Blacksburg Sports Club | $275 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wvu Foundation | $600 | Morgantown, WV, US | Educational | 2023 |
| St Paul's Methodist Church | $200 | Christiansburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Vt Athletic Fund | $6,750 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation | $5,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Sports Club | $600 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Eagles Nest Regeneration | $3,500 | Floyd, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Monroe County Friends Of Animals | $1,000 | Vonore, TN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| P Buckley Moss Foundation | $200 | Matthews, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $200 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Radford University Foundation | $500 | Radford, VA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Riverview Cemetary Fund | $50 | East Stone Gap, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sertc | $500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | $11,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Vt Fellowshio Of Christian Athletes | $1,200 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wvu Foundation | $600 | Morgantown, WV, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Battles Cancer | $125 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Health & Fitness | $100 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Christian Camp | $100 | Mccoy, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Clay Battelle Area Senior Center | $100 | Blacksville, WV, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| James F Wolfe Memorial Scholarship | $100 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Laasers Ladybug Society | $500 | Henrico, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Montgomery County Christmas Store | $100 | Christiansburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Suffolk Bible Baptist Chruch | $200 | Suffolk, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Als Association | $100 | Boone, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation | $5,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Sports Club | $600 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Eagles Nest Regeneration | $3,500 | Floyd, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Monroe County Friends Of Animals | $1,000 | Vonore, TN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| P Buckley Moss Foundation | $200 | Matthews, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $200 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Radford University Foundation | $500 | Radford, VA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Riverview Cemetary Fund | $50 | East Stone Gap, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sertc | $500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | $11,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Vt Fellowshio Of Christian Athletes | $1,200 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wvu Foundation | $600 | Morgantown, WV, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Battles Cancer | $125 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Health & Fitness | $100 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Christian Camp | $100 | Mccoy, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Clay Battelle Area Senior Center | $100 | Blacksville, WV, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| James F Wolfe Memorial Scholarship | $100 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Laasers Ladybug Society | $500 | Henrico, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Montgomery County Christmas Store | $100 | Christiansburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Suffolk Bible Baptist Chruch | $200 | Suffolk, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Als Association | $100 | Boone, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation | $5,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Sports Club | $600 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Eagles Nest Regeneration | $3,500 | Floyd, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Monroe County Friends Of Animals | $1,000 | Vonore, TN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| P Buckley Moss Foundation | $200 | Matthews, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $200 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Radford University Foundation | $500 | Radford, VA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Riverview Cemetary Fund | $50 | East Stone Gap, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sertc | $500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | $11,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Vt Fellowshio Of Christian Athletes | $1,200 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wvu Foundation | $600 | Morgantown, WV, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Battles Cancer | $125 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Health & Fitness | $100 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Christian Camp | $100 | Mccoy, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Clay Battelle Area Senior Center | $100 | Blacksville, WV, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| James F Wolfe Memorial Scholarship | $100 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Laasers Ladybug Society | $500 | Henrico, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Montgomery County Christmas Store | $100 | Christiansburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Suffolk Bible Baptist Chruch | $200 | Suffolk, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Als Association | $100 | Boone, IA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation | $5,000 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Blacksburg Sports Club | $500 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad | $200 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Dwelling Place Christian Fellowship | $100 | Christiansburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Eagles Nest Regeneration | $3,000 | Floyd, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Gbm Foundation | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Monroe County Friends Of Animals | $1,200 | Vonore, TN, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| P Buckley Moss Foundation | $50 | Matthews, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $200 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Providence United Methodist Church | $100 | Suffolk, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Radford University Foundation | $2,500 | Radford, VA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Riverview Cemetary Fund | $50 | East Stone Gap, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Sertc | $650 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Uva Wise Foundation | $1,000 | Wise, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund | $175 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | $10,450 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Vt Fellowshio Of Christian Athletes | $1,200 | Blacksburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wvu Foundation | $600 | Morgantown, WV, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Bhs Band Boosters | $50 | Blackaburg, VA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation | $5,000 | Blackaburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Blacksburg Sports Club | $1,000 | Blackaburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Blacksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad | $100 | Blackaburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Front Porch Music School | $100 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Eagles Nest Regeneration | $3,000 | Floyd, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Monroe County Friends Of Animals | $150 | Vonore, TN, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| P Buckley Moss Foundation | $200 | Matthews, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | $200 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Radford University Foundation | $2,500 | Radford, VA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Riverview Cemetary Fund | $50 | East Stone Gap, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund | $1,750 | Blackaburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | $8,100 | Blackaburg, VA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Vt Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $1,200 | Blackaburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wvu Foundation | $500 | Morgantown, WV, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Ymca Of The Triangle | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-4244195 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 370 MARSH HAWK DR Vonore, TN 37885-5331 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Marcum Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Alice Faye Marcum |
|---|---|
| Director | Monte Alan Marcum |
| Director | Casey Austin Marcum |
Forms 990-PF
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