Marcus J Borg Foundation
Nonprofit profile at a glance
- EIN
- 474822765
- IRS 990-N coverage
- 2024–2024
- Official website data refreshed
- Sep 2026
- Forms available
- Form 990-EZ 2018, Form 990-N 2024
- Location
- Bend, OR, US
- Rating confidence
- Limited
- Sector
- Christianity
- Affiliation
- Christianity
What the e-Postcard reports
- Notice states gross receipts normally $50,000 or less
- Yes
- Termination reported
- No
- Principal officer
- MARIANNE W BORG
- Tax period began
- 2024-01-01 00:00:00
- Tax period ended
- 2024-12-31 00:00:00
- Filed website
- MARCUSJBORG.ORG
Source: IRS Form 990-N, tax year 2024. These are filed notice facts, not independently verified current operations. The notice does not report exact revenue, expenses, assets, leadership compensation, or governance controls.
Overview
From its website
The Marcus J. Borg Foundation carries forward the legacy of renowned New Testament scholar Marcus J. Borg by reimagining a realistic and meaningful Christianity for the 21st century. Building on Borg's historical and theological research, the foundation serves as a resource for conversation, study, and community building through programs like the monthly Second Saturday Conversation series, a blog, newsletters, and video resources. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, fostering progressive Christian dialogue that emphasizes intellectual integrity, compassion, and awe.
IRS classification
Christianity (NTEE X20).
Recorded affiliation
Christianity.
Filing
Its tax year 2024 Form 990-N states gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less. The notice does not report termination.
Other filing
A Form 990-EZ for tax year 2018 is also available.
Federal status
IRS records show a prior automatic revocation followed by reinstatement.
Coverage
Other list screening or federal responsibility records are incomplete in the available data.
Sources: Official website capture · IRS Business Master File · Affiliation evidence · IRS Form 990-N · IRS filing history · IRS Automatic Revocation List · Grant-readiness source coverage
The verdict
- The available evidence is not sufficient to produce an overall rating for this filing. This is not a warning sign.
Rating breakdown
Details
- What they do: 1 programs and campaigns described on the official site
- Postcard: tax year 2024 · gross receipts were within the e-Postcard filing limit
- Contacts: How to reach this organization
- Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
- People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.