Private foundation · Colorado Springs, CO

The Marson Foundation

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Typical grant size
$2K – $3K – $4K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
37
Repeat grantees
24
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesApril 1 of each year
ContactJudy Sondermann · 7196342650
MaterialsIn writing, with documentation of tax exempt status and use of grant funds
RestrictionsNone

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Leslie Barthlow
Director
Spencer Gresham
Director
Judy Sondermann
Director
Marion H Sondermann
Director
Jerry a Donley
Director
Dottie Harman
Director
Joseph W Pickle Jr
Director
Dorothy Harman
Director

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
846.5%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
184
Total grants awarded
$549K
Total amount
$3K
Average grant
$6K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$6K
1 grants
2023
$78K
23 grants
2022
$71K
20 grants
2021
$79K
26 grants
2020
$79K
25 grants
2019
$80K
30 grants
2018
$77K
31 grants
2017
$80K
28 grants

Top recipients

7 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$30K
Safe Passage
7 grants · CO
$29K
7 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$28K
7 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$27K
7 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$22K
6 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$20K
5 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$18K
6 grants · CO · ✓ Exact match
$17K
4 grants · CO · ≈ likely match
$17K
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado
4 grants · CO
$17K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

The Independent Gift Fund
To support multiple charitable funds.
OH · TY 2024
$6K
Colorado Springs Conservatory
Support "A Positive Note (APN)" program
CO · TY 2023
$5K
Family Promise of Colorado Springs
Fund Interfaith Hospitality Network Family SHelter program cordinationg compassionate, safe and clean temporary housing …
CO · TY 2023
$5K
Westside Cares
Support services providing food, housing and rental assistance
CO · TY 2023
$5K
Casa of the Pikes Peak Region
Support dependency and neglect programs
CO · TY 2023
$5K
Friends of the Children Colorado Springs
Purchase furniture and supplies for their youth program space, outfitting the clubhouse with essential furnishing and eq…
CO · TY 2023
$5K
Safe Passage
Support victims services programs
CO · TY 2023
$5K
Mercy's Gate
To assist at least 10 households with out-of-reach housing payments in 2023.
CO · TY 2023
$4K
Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation
To support their patient special needs fund.
CO · TY 2023
$4K
Springs Recovery Connection
Support peer recovery services
CO · TY 2023
$4K
Dream Centers of Colorado Springs
Support health care funding for low-income, uninsured and underinsured women in El Paso County, CO
CO · TY 2023
$4K
Cheyenne Village
Support fence replacement for group home
CO · TY 2023
$4K
Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center
Support the provision of comprehensive support and resources for military and veteran families
CO · TY 2023
$3K
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Support teen depression awareness and suicide prevention programs and support groups
CO · TY 2023
$3K
Community Partnership for Child Development
Support the purchase of a new vision screener for Health and Nutrition Program
CO · TY 2023
$3K
Special Kids Special Families
Support Zach's Place in 2023.
CO · TY 2023
$3K
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains
Support KPC Respite Center of Colorado Springs
CO · TY 2023
$3K
Greccio Housing
Help fund the Forrest Rodgers Adult Vocational Education Program for 2 yearly scholarships.
CO · TY 2023
$3K
The Justice Center
Support the Center's free legal program
CO · TY 2023
$3K
The Place
Support Emergency Youth Shelter
CO · TY 2023
$3K
Court Care
Support update of classroom and replacement of worn equipment
CO · TY 2023
$2K
Springs Rescue Mission
Support Samaritan's Kitchen, providing meals for persons experiencing homelessness
CO · TY 2023
$2K
Kidpower of Colorado
Support purchase of educational materials that accompany Safety Skills workshops
CO · TY 2023
$2K
Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble
Support the 2023 Gateways program allowing more mentors to engage with more students in artistic excellence.
CO · TY 2023
$1K
Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains
Support KPC Respite Center of Colorado Springs
CO · TY 2022
$5K
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado
Support Children's Nutrition Initiative (CNI) programs
CO · TY 2022
$5K
Casa of the Pikes Peak Region
Support dependency and neglect programs
CO · TY 2022
$5K
Springs Recovery Connection
Support peer recovery services
CO · TY 2022
$5K
The Place
Support Emergency Youth Shelter
CO · TY 2022
$5K
Cheyenne Village
Support fence replacement for group home
CO · TY 2022
$5K
Community Partnership for Child Development
Support the purchase of a new vision screener for Health and Nutrition Program
CO · TY 2022
$5K
Safe Passage
Support victims services programs
CO · TY 2022
$5K
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Support teen depression awareness and suicide prevention programs and support groups
CO · TY 2022
$4K
Special Kids Special Families
Support Zach's Place in 2022
CO · TY 2022
$4K
Court Care
Support update of classroom and replacement of worn equipment
CO · TY 2022
$3K
Westside Cares
Support services providing food, housing and rental assistance
CO · TY 2022
$3K
Mt Carmel Veterans Service Center
Support the provision of comprehensive support and resources for military and veteran families
CO · TY 2022
$3K
Kidpower of Colorado
Support purchase of educational materials that accompany Safety Skills workshops
CO · TY 2022
$3K
The Justice Center
Support the Center's free legal program
CO · TY 2022
$3K
Colorado Springs Conservatory
Support "A Positive Note (APN)" program
CO · TY 2022
$3K
Springs Rescue Mission
Support Samaritan's Kitchen, providing meals for persons experiencing homelessness
CO · TY 2022
$2K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
Support current mentor 2.0 mentees at Atlas Preparatory School
CO · TY 2022
$2K
Colorado Lions Camp
Support respite weekend and summer programming
CO · TY 2022
$2K
Dream Centers of Colorado Springs
Support health care funding for low-income, uninsured and underinsured women in El Paso County, CO
CO · TY 2022
$1K
Westside Cares
Support services providing food, rental assistance and medical assistance to the needy
CO · TY 2021
$5K
Casa of the Pikes Peak Region
Support dependency and neglect programs
CO · TY 2021
$5K
Assistance League
Support services providing new clothing to children in poverty
CO · TY 2021
$5K
Cheyenne Village
Support cost of converting bathrooms to be ADA compliant
CO · TY 2021
$5K
Safe Passage
Support victim services programs
CO · TY 2021
$5K
Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado
Support children's nutrition programs
CO · TY 2021
$4K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.

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