The Mary C Forbes Foundation
Accepts applications
The Mary C Forbes Foundation is a private foundation in South Pasadena, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $131,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$131,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$764,276
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $161,100 the year before.
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $130,650 | 20 | $1.4 million |
| 2022 | $125,800 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $161,100 | 9 | $907,533 |
| 2024 | $131,000 | 12 | $764,276 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Joanne Clarie 7226 13th Avenue North, St Petersburg, FL 33710 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | jc@clarielaw.com |
| What to submit | Student applications are available of the foundation's website, at https://marycforbesfoundation.com/applications/. Completed applications can be uploaded on the website or mailed to the foundation. |
| Deadlines | April 30th |
| Restrictions | Students must reside in the diocese of st. Petersburg, Florida who are applying to attend a catholic elementary, middle or high school. Scholarships do not include the early childhood centers and the private schools of the dicoses of st. Petersburg, academy of the holy names elementary and high school, jesuit high school, and cristo rey tampa. The student applicant must be an active practitioner of the roman catholic faith. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Mary C Forbes Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 12 | $131,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Catholic High School | Student scholarships | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Salesian High School | Student scholarships | $25,000 |
| Tampa Catholic High School | Student scholarships | $22,500 |
| Clearwater Central Catholic High SC | Student scholarships | $14,500 |
| Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High Sch | Student scholarships | $10,000 |
| Morning Star Catholic School | Student scholarships | $3,000 |
| St Paul Catholic School | Student scholarships | $2,500 |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic School | Student scholarships | $1,500 |
| St Lawrence Catholic School | Student scholarships | $500 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School | Student scholarships | $500 |
| St Anthony Catholic School | Student scholarships | $500 |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Student scholarships | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- D'arcy R Clarie
Questions people ask
Does The Mary C Forbes Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30th.
How much does The Mary C Forbes Foundation give?
$131,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs The Mary C Forbes Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists D'arcy R Clarie (Trustee See).
What does The Mary C Forbes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.