The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-5331849
Foundation Overview
Based in Richmond, VA, The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation has awarded 176 grants totaling $10,520,310 to organizations in Virginia, North Carolina and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $731,209, with a median award of $28,905.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$10,520,310
Total Assets
$29,953,781
Median Grant (all grants)
$28,905
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
8
Median Grant
$52,398
% Median Grant Growth
+110%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%
2 of 8 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Virginia
94% 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 Richmond (90%), Henrico (5%), Glen Allen (5%).
Funding Trajectory
+68%
Strong 68% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Steven & Katherine Markel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal | $731,209 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2025 |
| Partnership For The Future | $25,000 | Glen Allen, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2025 |
| Sports Backers | $34,000 | Henrico, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2025 |
| The First Tee Of Greater Richmond | $52,398 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2025 |
| The Maymont Foundation | $104,797 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2025 |
| The Virginia Home For Boys And Girls | $52,398 | Henrico, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2025 |
| Vpm | $52,398 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2025 |
| Ywca | $104,797 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2025 |
| Art 180 | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Metro Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Caritas | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Childsavers | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Vpm | $51,023 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Partnership For The Future | $25,000 | Glen Allen, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Sportable | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Sports Backers | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| St James's Children's Center | $20,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of Greater Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Maymont Foundation | $147,264 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support100 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 48,150. | 2023 |
| The Valentine | $244,493 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 165 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 79,447.5 | 2023 |
| The Virginia Home For Boys And Girls | $50,673 | Henrico, VA, US | Charitable Support 37 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 13,311.12 | 2023 |
| Ywca Of Greater Richmond | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | $86,282 | Key Largo, FL, US | Charitable Support63 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 24,490.98 | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $50,673 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support37 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 13,311.12 | 2023 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $102,716 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Charitable Support75 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 26,982 | 2023 |
| Rise Richmond | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Art 180 | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Metro Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Caritas | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Childsavers | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Vpm | $51,023 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Partnership For The Future | $25,000 | Glen Allen, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Sportable | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Sports Backers | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| St James's Children's Center | $20,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of Greater Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| The Maymont Foundation | $147,264 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support100 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 48,150. | 2023 |
| The Valentine | $244,493 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 165 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 79,447.5 | 2023 |
| The Virginia Home For Boys And Girls | $50,673 | Henrico, VA, US | Charitable Support 37 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 13,311.12 | 2023 |
| Ywca Of Greater Richmond | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | $86,282 | Key Largo, FL, US | Charitable Support63 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 24,490.98 | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $50,673 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support37 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 13,311.12 | 2023 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | $102,716 | Coral Gables, FL, US | Charitable Support75 Shs Of Mlk - Book To Fmv Adjustment, Book Val 26,982 | 2023 |
| Rise Richmond | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2023 |
| Art 180 | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Caritas | $32,632 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Childsavers | $32,632 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Church Hill Activities And Tutoring | $39,158 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 30 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $39,158.00 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School | $32,632 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $26,105 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 20 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $26,105.40 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Sportable | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Sports Backers | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St James's Children's Center | $30,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The First Tee Of Greater Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Maymont Foundation | $129,185 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support100 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $129,185.00 Mean Market Value On 12/14/2022: $1,291.85 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| The Valentine | $391,581 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 300 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $391,581.00 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| The Virginia Home For Boys And Girls | $45,685 | Henrico, VA, US | Charitable Support 35 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $45,684.45 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Greater Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Virginia League For Planned Parenthood | $110,947 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 85 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $110,947.95 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Partnership For The Future | $32,632 | Glen Allen, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Art 180 | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Caritas | $32,632 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Childsavers | $32,632 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Church Hill Activities And Tutoring | $39,158 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 30 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $39,158.00 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School | $32,632 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $26,105 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 20 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $26,105.40 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Sportable | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Sports Backers | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St James's Children's Center | $30,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The First Tee Of Greater Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Maymont Foundation | $129,185 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support100 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $129,185.00 Mean Market Value On 12/14/2022: $1,291.85 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| The Valentine | $391,581 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 300 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $391,581.00 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| The Virginia Home For Boys And Girls | $45,685 | Henrico, VA, US | Charitable Support 35 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $45,684.45 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Greater Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Virginia League For Planned Parenthood | $110,947 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 85 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $110,947.95 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Partnership For The Future | $32,632 | Glen Allen, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Art 180 | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Caritas | $32,632 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Childsavers | $32,632 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Church Hill Activities And Tutoring | $39,158 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 30 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $39,158.00 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School | $32,632 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $26,105 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 20 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $26,105.40 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Sportable | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Sports Backers | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| St James's Children's Center | $30,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The First Tee Of Greater Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| The Maymont Foundation | $129,185 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support100 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $129,185.00 Mean Market Value On 12/14/2022: $1,291.85 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| The Valentine | $391,581 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 300 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $391,581.00 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| The Virginia Home For Boys And Girls | $45,685 | Henrico, VA, US | Charitable Support 35 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $45,684.45 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Ywca Of Greater Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2022 |
| Virginia League For Planned Parenthood | $110,947 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support 85 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $110,947.95 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| Partnership For The Future | $32,632 | Glen Allen, VA, US | Charitable Support 25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (Mkl) Valued At $32,631.75 Mean Market Value On 12/13/2022: $1,305.27 Per Share Book Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2022 |
| The Valentine | $374,881 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support310 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $374,881.45mean Market Value On 12/23/2021: $1,209.30 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2021 |
| The Maymont Foundation | $120,930 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support100 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $120,929.50 Mean Market Value On 12/23/2021: $1,209.30 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2021 |
| Richmond Metropolitan Habitat For Humanity | $65,157 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support55 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $65,156.58mean Market Value On 6/25/2021: $1,184.67 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2021 |
| Caritas | $48,372 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support40 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $48,371.80mean Market Value On 12/23/2021: $1,209.30 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2021 |
| The Virginia Home For Boys And Girls | $48,372 | Henrico, VA, US | Charitable Support40 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $48,371.80mean Market Value On 12/23/2021: $1,209.30 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2021 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School | $48,372 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support40 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $48,371.80mean Market Value On 12/23/2021: $1,209.30 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2021 |
| Church Hill Activities And Tutoring | $30,232 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $30,232.38mean Market Value On 12/23/2021: $1,209.30 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2021 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $30,232 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support25 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $30,232.38mean Market Value On 12/23/2021: $1,209.30 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2021 |
| Childsavers | $24,186 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support20 Shares Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $24,185.90mean Market Value On 12/23/2021: $1,209.30 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2021 |
| St James's Children's Center | $20,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Sports Backers | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Ywca Of Greater Richmond | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Art 180 | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| The First Tee Of Greater Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2021 |
| Art 180 | $15,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| Childsavers | $253,726 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support250 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $253,726.25mean Market Value On 12/10/2020: $1,014.91 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2020 |
| Church Hill Activities And Tutoring | $50,745 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support50 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $50,745.25mean Market Value On 12/10/2020: $1,014.91 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2020 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School | $50,745 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support50 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $50,745.25mean Market Value On 12/10/2020: $1,014.91 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2020 |
| Hope Reins | $76,119 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable Support75 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $ 76,118.88 Mean Market Value On 12/10/2020: $1,014.91 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2020 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $50,745 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support50 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $50,745.25mean Market Value On 12/10/2020: $1,014.91 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2020 |
| Sports Backers | $20,298 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support20 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $20,298.10mean Market Value On 12/10/2020: $1,014.91 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2020 |
| St James's Children's Center | $20,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| The First Tee Of Greater Richmond | $20,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2020 |
| The Maymont Foundation | $101,491 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support100 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $101,490.50mean Market Value On 12/10/2020: $1,014.91 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2020 |
| The Valentine | $50,745 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support50 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $50,745.25mean Market Value On 12/10/2020: $1,014.91 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2020 |
| The Virginia Home | $50,745 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support50 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $50,745.25mean Market Value On 12/10/2020: $1,014.91 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2020 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $253,726 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support250 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $253,726.25mean Market Value On 12/10/2020: $1,014.91 Per Sharebook Value On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Metro Richmond | $56,006 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support50 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $56,006mean Market Value On 11/28/2018: $1,120.11 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2018 |
| Childsavers | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Church Hill Activities And Tutoring | $106,405 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support93 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $106,405mean Market Value On 11/30/2018: $1,144.14 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2018 |
| Feedmore | $255,704 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support225 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $255,704mean Market Value On 12/04/2018: $1,136.46 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2018 |
| Hope Reins | $50,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $72,807 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support65 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $72,807mean Market Value On 11/28/2018: $1,120.11 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2018 |
| Possibilities Inc | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Reynolds Community College Educational Foundation Inc | $255,704 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support225 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $255,704mean Market Value On 12/04/2018: $1,136.46 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2018 |
| Saving Grace Animals For Adoption | $10,000 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Sports Backers | $21,282 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support19 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $21,282mean Market Value On 11/28/2018: $1,120.11 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2018 |
| St James's Children's Center | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| The First Tee Of Greater Richmond | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| The Maymont Foundation | $104,170 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support93 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $104,170mean Market Value On 11/28/2018: $1,120.11 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2018 |
| The Valentine | $25,763 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support23 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $25,763mean Market Value On 11/28/2018: $1,120.11 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2018 |
| Vcu Massey Cancer Center Mcv Foundation | $5,730 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Virginia Repertory Theatre | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Metro Richmond | $55,621 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support50 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $55,621mean Market Value On 12/1/2017: $1,112.41 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2017 |
| Childsavers | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School | $44,496 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support40 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $44,496mean Market Value On 12/1/2017: $1,112.41 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2017 |
| Church Hill Activities And Tutoring | $105,679 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support95 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $105,679mean Market Value On 12/1/2017: $1,112.41 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2017 |
| Excel To Excellence | $45,000 | Glen Allen, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Feedmore | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Hope Reins | $20,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $105,679 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support95 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $105,679mean Market Value On 12/1/2017: $1,112.41 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2017 |
| Possibilities Inc | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Reynolds Community College Educational Foundation Inc | $222,482 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support200 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $222,482mean Market Value On 12/1/2017: $1,112.41 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2017 |
| Richmond Cycling Corps | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Saving Grace Animals For Adoption | $10,000 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Sportable | $2,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Sports Backers | $22,248 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support20 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $22,248mean Market Value On 12/1/2017: $1,112.41 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2017 |
| St James's Children's Center | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| The First Tee Of Greater Richmond | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| The Maymont Foundation | $105,679 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support95 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $105,679mean Market Value On 12/1/2017: $1,112.41 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2017 |
| The Valentine | $27,810 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support25 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $27,810mean Market Value On 12/1/2017: $1,112.41 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2017 |
| Virginia Repertory Theatre | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Richmond | $89,740 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support100 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $89,740mean Market Value On 11/22/201: $897.40 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2016 |
| Childsavers | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Excel To Excellence | $5,000 | Glen Allen, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Feed More | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Hope Reins | $10,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | $125,636 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support140 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $125,636mean Market Value On 11/22/2016: $897.40 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2016 |
| Possibilities Inc | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Richmond Cycling Corps | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Saving Grace Animals For Adoption | $10,000 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Sparc | $89,740 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support100 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $89,740mean Market Value On 11/22/2016: $897.40 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2016 |
| Sportable | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| The First Tee Of Richmond And Chesterfield | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| The Healing Place | $25,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| The Maymont Foundation | $98,714 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support110 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $98,714mean Market Value On 11/22/2016: $897.40 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2016 |
| The Valentine | $71,792 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support80 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $71,792mean Market Value On 11/22/2016: $897.40 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2016 |
| Vcu Massey Cancer Center Mcv Foundation | $71,792 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support80 Shs Of Markel Corporation Common Stock (mkl) Valued At $71,792mean Market Value On 11/22/2016: $897.40 Per Sharefmv On Date Of Contribution: $481.50 Per Share | 2016 |
| Virginia Repertory Theatre | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
| Ywca Of Richmond | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Charitable Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-5331849 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 119 TEMPSFORD LN Richmond, VA 23226-2318 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Steven & Katherine Markel Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | Steven A Markel |
|---|---|
| Secretary/treasurer/direct | Katherine N Markel |
Forms 990-PF
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