Marathon Petroleum Foundation Incorporated
The Marathon Petroleum Foundation, Inc. is the philanthropic affiliate of Marathon Petroleum Corporation (Findlay, OH) and its activities are presented on the company's corporate site. The foundation focuses on community investments including workforce development, sustainability/environment, public safety and thriving communities; grant proposals are accepted primarily by invitation and inquiries are handled via the company's community investment contact.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations that align with corporate community investment priorities (workforce development, sustainability/environment, public safety, disaster and humanitarian response) and can demonstrate partnership potential with Marathon Petroleum or its local operations.
Good Fit
- • Work or programs matching the foundation's stated priorities (workforce development, sustainability, public safety, community resilience).
- • Capacity to manage disaster or humanitarian response projects or large restricted grants.
- • Existing relationship or contact with Marathon corporate/community investment staff or local Marathon operations.
- • Geographic relevance to areas where the foundation has made sizable commitments (e.g., disaster-affected communities).
- • Ability to demonstrate employee engagement, matching-gift activity, or measurable community impact.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached recipients in 12 different states, with major awards across multiple regions, indicating a multi-state/national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 grants to 16 distinct recipients including national charities, local governments and community groups, but dollars were heavily concentrated in a few large humanitarian/disaster grants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is unavailable because only one year is observed; the foundation publicly states that proposals are by invitation but provides an inquiry email, so unfamiliar applicants have a visible—but selective—route to request consideration.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
