Marbrook Foundation
Marbrook Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis that “supports community-led work that facilitates cultural learning and strives to accelerate social, economic and environmental healing.” The site lists focus areas (Immigrants & Refugees, Arts, Environment, Body, Mind & Spirit), recent funded projects, board and staff, and funding guidelines.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Minnesota-based, community-led nonprofit (small-to-medium) working in immigrants & refugees, arts, environment, or mental health/spiritual healing seeking general operating support or modest program grants.
Good Fit
- • Primary operations or programs located in Minnesota.
- • Work aligns with stated focus areas (Immigrants & Refugees, Arts, Environment, Body/Mind/Spirit).
- • Request is for general operating support or modest program funding (typical grants in the $5k–$40k range).
- • Track record of community-led programming or local partnerships.
- • Ability to demonstrate organizational fit through an introduction or local network connection.
Geography
Giving is strongly concentrated in Minnesota—about 92% of dollars went to in-state recipients in the latest year—although small numbers of grants appear in a dozen other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large, dispersed portfolio (86 grants to 86 distinct recipients) across multiple mission areas, with modest dollar concentration (top recipient ~6%, top five ~20%).
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (roughly 41% of recipients in the latest year were new), but the foundation states it accepts only preselected applicants and uses an online portal for invited applications, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to enter without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
