Community Investment Grants

From Marathon Petroleum Corporation / Marathon Petroleum Foundation

MPC is dedicated to supporting 501(c)(3) non-profit and government-related organizations and agencies through foundation grants, corporate contributions, sponsorships, and workplace giving and volunteerism. Preferred support goes to communities where MPC has a significant operational and employee presence, focusing on making a positive, measurable impact in workforce development, sustainability, and thriving communities.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program aims to assist with workforce development by preparing individuals for professional success through access to educational, vocational, technical, and skilled trades training. It supports sustainability through environmental conservation efforts, including protecting natural resources, biodiversity, and enhancing air and water quality. The program strives to create thriving communities by funding projects that improve community resilience, address basic needs, support youth development, and promote economic vitality, including safety and disaster preparedness initiatives.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

Preferred locations: AK (Kenai Peninsula Borough), CA (Contra Costa County, Los Angeles County), MN (Washington County), NM (McKinley County), ND (Morton County, Stark County), TX (Bexar County, El Paso County), UT (Salt Lake County), WA (Skagit County), All eligible locations: AK, AZ, CA, CO, ID, IA, MN, MT, NM, ND, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY

Organization Type

Organizations recognized as a nonprofit organization by the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3)

Organizations as part of a federal, state, local, or tribal government

Other

Incorporated in the United States

Ineligibility

Individuals

For-profit entities

Political parties, candidates and organizations

Fraternal, labor, athletic, alumni and social organizations and their related foundations

Chambers of commerce and other business leagues or organizations

Private foundations and foundations classified as supporting organizations by the IRS

Organizations that do not comply with the USA Patriot Act

Churches, mosques, synagogues or other houses of worship and related ecumenical groups

Organizations that discriminate against others based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religious preference, mental and/or physical abilities, marital or parental status, military-veteran status or any other status or condition protected by law

not specified

Application deadline

Rolling

Submission

Review Criteria

Every year, MPC is approached by a large number of organizations seeking funding, yet only a fraction of these requests can be granted. We prioritize funding for initiatives that demonstrate tangible results and align closely with our strategic objectives for community investment and our areas of focus. Preference is given to projects that impact the communities in which we have a substantial footprint. The regions we specifically target include: