Question 1

What does FUSE stand for?

Accepted Answer

FUSE stands for Food, Utilities, Shelter, and Education — the four pillars the Make More Marbles Foundation funds. The acronym is also the metaphor: lighting the FUSE for global abundance.

Question 2

Is the Make More Marbles Foundation a registered 501(c)(3)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Make More Marbles Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity. EIN 92-2489150. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by U.S. law.

Question 3

How much has the Foundation raised?

Accepted Answer

Over $1,000,000 across all initiatives. 251 microloans funded via Kiva.org. Initiatives have reached 36 countries. Founder Brad Hart is in the 99th percentile globally as a Kiva lender.

Question 4

Where do donations go?

Accepted Answer

Donations are processed via FreeDonateButton, a platform built by the Foundation's founder that charges zero platform fees. Funds route directly to the Foundation's Stripe account and from there to partner organizations and direct programs across the four FUSE categories.

Question 5

Who are the Foundation's partner organizations?

Accepted Answer

Partners include Feeding America, Kiva.org, the Anthony Robbins Foundation, Baja Bound (Mexico house builds), Operation Underground Railroad, Girls Rule Foundation (founded by Dena Patton), the Greatness Foundation (now Greatness Ventures), St. Vincent de Paul of Arizona, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Arizona.

Question 6

What is the Mexico build trip?

Accepted Answer

A hands-on weekend in Ensenada, Mexico where volunteers build a 16-by-20-foot insulated home with concrete floors, electrical, and a real roof for a family currently living under tarps and pallets. $497 all-inclusive (materials, crew, translation, accommodations, food). Next trip: March 19–21, 2027.