Mary's Fund Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary's Fund Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $6,500. 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$68,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$317,222
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $63,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $63,000 | 14 | $304,842 |
| 2024 | $68,000 | 13 | $317,222 |
How to apply
Mary's Fund 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 6 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $6,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Short-term Emergency Assistance Grant | $6,500 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Passionlife Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Decision Health Centers | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Gerken
- Kelly Hartshorn
- Margaret Hartshorn
- Michael Hartshorn
- Timothy Hartshorn
Questions people ask
Does Mary's Fund Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary's Fund Foundation give?
$68,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mary's Fund Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen Gerken (VP), Kelly Hartshorn (VP), Margaret Hartshorn (Dir, VP) and Michael Hartshorn (Pres, Dir, Sec) among 5 officers and trustees.