Mars Snacking Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mars Snacking Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.4 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.4 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$67.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.8 million | 15 | $60.3 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 19 | $63.8 million |
| 2025 | $5.4 million | 23 | $67.4 million |
How to apply
Mars Snacking 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 Mars Snacking Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $2.1 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1.7 million |
| Illinois | 8 | $980,000 |
| California | 2 | $500,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Healthy Behaviors, Healthy Learners: Promoting Health and Resilience in Safe and Sustainable School Environments | $1.7 million |
| Myriad USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Myriad USA Inc | Pratham Education Foundation (India) | $413,149 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Chicago Neighborhoods Creative Placekeeping Partnership | $400,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA | Chinese Stomatological Association for "Smiles of Kids" - the standardization of oral healthcare education and promotion program | $333,000 |
| After School Matters Inc | Community Connection grant designated for After School Matters Orleans Teen Center | $250,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation | We Rise Together: For an Equitable and Just Recovery | $250,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | General operating support for the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities; Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities | $200,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA | General & Unrestricted | $167,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | ADA Dental Health Foundation (Australia) | $112,725 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Community Connection Program - Save the Children Philippines | $105,000 |
| American Dental Hygienists Association Institute F | Healthier Smiles | $100,000 |
| Role Model Movement Inc NFP | Block Club Program | $100,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | Special Olympics Germany | $90,300 |
| Chicago Dental Society Foundation | Healthier Smiles Program | $50,000 |
| American National Red Cross | California Wildfires Relief | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc | Corporate Coalition of Chicago | $25,000 |
| Breakfast Program at St Andrews | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Huddle Up Moms | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Minds Matter | General Support - NYC Branch | $10,000 |
| New York Spirit Charities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Next Generation Men and Women Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Chicago River | Chicago River Day | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Adelman
- Alastair Child
- Anna Marciano
- Bernadette Russell
- Mayela Stuparitz
- Anne Vela-Wagner
Questions people ask
Does Mars Snacking Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mars Snacking Foundation give?
$5.4 million in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Mars Snacking Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jessica Adelman (Dir, VP, Pres), Alastair Child (Dir), Anna Marciano (Sec) and Bernadette Russell (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mars Snacking Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.