Mary's Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary's Foundation is a private foundation in Tremont, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $104,775 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $34,850. 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$104,775
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$34,850
- Assets$664,291
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $38,500 the year before.
75% 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 | $38,500 | 16 | $725,109 |
| 2024 | $104,775 | 32 | $664,291 |
How to apply
Mary's 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 Mary's Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $93,075 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 3 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knights of Columbus - Morton Il | Charitable | $34,850 |
| Blessed Sacrament Parish | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Your Excuse Is Invalid | Charitable | $13,800 |
| Sisters of St Francis of the Immaculate Conception | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $2,550 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Archbishop Fulton John Sheen Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Tremont Rescue | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Created Equal | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Destiny for Women | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Father Beiting Appalachian Mission Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Priests for Life | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pro-Life Action League | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St John Paul II National Shrine | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Students for Life of America | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Christian Appalachian Project | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Archdiocese for Military Services | Charitable | $500 |
| Center for Family and Human Rights | Charitable | $500 |
| Center for Medical Progress | Charitable | $500 |
| Central Illinois Right to Life | Charitable | $500 |
| Human Life International | Charitable | $500 |
| Judicial Watch | Charitable | $500 |
| Richard L Owens Hospice Home | Charitable | $500 |
| Survivors of the Abortion Holocaust | Charitable | $500 |
| Shrine of Padre Pio St John the Baptist Church | Charitable | $400 |
| Osf Healthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois | Charitable | $325 |
| St Vincent de Paul Church | Charitable | $300 |
| Thomas Mare Society | Charitable | $250 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Atonement | Charitable | $100 |
| Seraphic Mass Association | Charitable | $100 |
| St Benedict's Abby | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerome Green
- Nancy Green
- Mary Jo Palmer
- Joyce Boone
- Connie Dullard
Questions people ask
Does Mary's Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary's Foundation give?
$104,775 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Mary's Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jerome Green (President), Nancy Green (Director), Mary Jo Palmer (Director) and Joyce Boone (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mary's Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.