Philanthropy

Marathon understands that our reputation as a responsible corporate citizen is essential to our continued success. By being responsive to the needs and interests of our employees, neighbors and community stakeholders, the Company is able to provide sustainable benefits to the communities where we operate.

The Marathon Oil Company Foundation was established in 2001 to provide support for educational, health and human services, civic and community, environmental and social needs. Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations whose programs operate within the United States, primarily in the major employing locations of Marathon Oil Company and Marathon Petroleum Company LLC.

The Marathon Oil Company Foundation and Corporate Contributions Committee review grant requests that focus on:

  • Health and Human Services

    Marathon provides a number of direct capital and operating grants to the United Way and other health and human service organizations.

  • Education

    Our educational grants focus on higher education through direct grants to colleges and universities for operating, project, capital and scholarship needs. Preference is given to institutions that have strong programs in engineering, geology, science and business. Educational programs also include scholarships for sons and daughters of Marathon and its affiliates' employees and a matching gift program for colleges and universities.

  • Civic and Community

    These grants support environmental, public policy, business and community organizations which focus on preserving the environment, promoting the betterment of the diverse communities where we operate and supporting issues that relate to the interests of the Company.

Foundation Guidelines

An annual budget is compiled each fall for the following year (December—November). It is recommended that interested parties submit requests by year-end for consideration the following year. For more information, please see the Marathon Oil Company Foundation Grant Guidelines (PDF, 37KB).

Funding Application

Grant requests must be submitted online. To apply for a grant, complete the online funding application and submit with the following attachments: 
  • 501(c)3 Letter of non-profit status – A 501(c)(3) is a section of the Federal Tax Code which establishes the criteria for tax exempt charitable organizations. If you do not have a current copy of your organization’s 501(c)(3) tax status, contact the IRS at 877-829-5500.
  • List of Board of Directors
  • Budget

Applications are reviewed quarterly and the organization will be notified within approximately 120 days if approved.

Marathon Oil Corporation
Donna Boyer
Phone: +1 713-296-4149
c/o Charitable Contributions
PO Box 3128
Houston, TX 77253
Email: philanthropy@marathonoil.com