Hear from the Founder, Marcus Anderson
I sincerely have the desire that our family can look back generations from now and quantifiably reflect on our foundation's impact in North Idaho. Nothing would make me happier than seeing our family continue to run MAFF and make it a model for non-profits to follow regarding investing in HOPE for future generations. COMMUNITY involvement and improvement. And investment in North Idaho’s FUTURE.
FAQs
Where Does the Foundation Money Come from?
Our nonprofit is self-funded through our investments. Marcus Anderson was born and raised in the panhandle of Idaho and Washington and was exposed to homelessness, addiction, and poverty. Marcus always hoped that he would one day have the means to help. After selling his business, he and his family created MAFF with self-sustaining funding that gives back community without asking for a thing.
What is the mission and focus of your foundation?
Our mission is to inspire hope for our community and North Idaho's future by providing charitable donations for affordable housing, education, outdoor recreation access, therapeutic facilities, religious facilities/faith-based programs, and veterans programs.
Can individuals apply for funding, or is it limited to organizations?
Any organization or person can apply for a donation. Don't hesitate to contact us so we can help walk you through the application process and requirements.
What is the application process for funding?
Please message us, and we can walk you through the application process and our requirements. Our board carefully reviews each application and evaluates it based on our mission and previous success metrics.
Are there any opportunities for ongoing partnerships or multi-year funding?
We plan to work alongside other nonprofits and organizations that fit within our mission and goals. Please reach out to us about your organization or partnership ideas.
Can I Donate money to MAFF?
We thank you for wanting to donate to our organization. However, we are completely self-funded from interest with the initial foundation investments. We are excited to help solve problems community and find innovative ways to donate.
How does your family play a role in the FOUNDATION’S Work?
Every member of our board of directors is family. Our goal is to create a legacy foundation handed down from generation to generation to continue the mission.