MARS FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

NEW YORK, NYEIN 546037592 Website

Annual Giving

$1.7M-11% YoY

Grants

105

Median Grant

$10K

Organizations Funded

115

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Mars Family Foundation is a support system for charities: we utilize our network, resources and experience to coach charities toward sustainability and success; passionate about making a positive difference in the world

Focus Areas

food banks and hunger reliefchildren's museumsyouth development programshigher education and college accessrural college supportconservation and biodiversitywildlife rescue and rehabilitationmuseums and historic preservation

Grant Types

general operating support

Funded Initiatives

Primary emphasis on arts and organizations dedicated to helping animals; average grant size $2,000; Fish Tank program; clothing and food drives for families in need

How to Apply

LOI submission through March 31, 2025; organizations selected notified by April 15, 2025; completed applications due May 31, 2025; decisions by July 1st; funds dispersed by December 1st; annual cycle

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-11%

$1.7M

Grants

105

Median

$10K

States

2023+15%

$1.9M

Grants

114

Median

$10K

States

2022

$1.7M

Grants

110

Median

$9K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$10K

Typical Grant (Median)

$10K

Smallest

$10K

25th Pctile

$11K

75th Pctile

$300K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $11K.

Largest Recent Grants

$300K

2024

CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK

DC · GENERAL SUPPORT

$100K

2024

CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE

CA · GENERAL SUPPORT

$100K

2024

PRETEND CITY THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ORANGE COUNTY

CA · GENERAL SUPPORT

$50K

2024

ELON UNIVERSITY

NC · GENERAL SUPPORT

$31K

2024

CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION

MD · GENERAL SUPPORT

Geographic Focus

$694K38 grants

$494K40 grants

$210K3 grants

$92K6 grants

$50K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$47.7M

$1.7M(3.6%)

2023

$42.0M

$1.9M(4.6%)

2022

$36.6M

$1.7M(4.6%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.