Marmot Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marmot Foundation is a private foundation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1.4 million and the largest $2.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1.4 million
- Largest grant$2.7 million
- Assets$41.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 45 | $34.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 2 | $41.4 million |
How to apply
Marmot Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Marmot Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2.7 million |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Torque Foundation | General/educational | $2.7 million |
| New Hope Charities Inc | General/educational | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Willis H Dupont
- Lammot J Dupont
- Miren Dea Dupont
- Miren Dupont Sanchez
Questions people ask
Does Marmot Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marmot Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1.4 million.
Who runs Marmot Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Willis H Dupont (Chairman), Lammot J Dupont (Trustee), Miren Dea Dupont (Trustee) and Miren Dupont Sanchez (Trustee).
What does Marmot Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.