Marriott Daughters Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marriott Daughters Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.7 million in 125 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $428,000. 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$5.7 million
- Number of grants125
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$428,000
- Assets$122 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.4 million the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.6 million | 1 | $107 million |
| 2023 | $5.4 million | 1 | $117 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 125 | $122 million |
How to apply
Marriott Daughters 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Marriott Daughters Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 43 | $2.2 million |
| California | 26 | $1.6 million |
| Massachusetts | 26 | $1.4 million |
| Wisconsin | 11 | $245,001 |
| Maryland | 6 | $60,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $60,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $40,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Dr. Mike rogers endometriosis research | $428,000 |
| The Film Collaborative | The planning and creation of a documentary on menopause | $324,862 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | The capital campaign from emergency department expansion redesignated to center for bone and joint preservation | $244,778 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | The capital campaign | $242,900 |
| Huntsman Mental Health Foundation | The hiring of a geriatric psychiatrist, and a geriatric social worker | $200,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | The los angeles fire services | $200,000 |
| People's Health Clinic | The behavioral health program | $197,836 |
| Christian Center of Park City | Mission related operations | $196,773 |
| People's Health Clinic | The mental health program | $194,096 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | The community collaborative program director | $150,000 |
| Utah Valley University | Finish strong scholarships and wee care scholarships | $147,225 |
| Center for Community Solutions | Mission related operations | $131,925 |
| Community Resource Center | The capital campaign naming the food & nutrition center reception lobby | $122,785 |
| University of Utah - McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention | The mccluskey center for violence prevention (mcvp) | $110,000 |
| Community Resource Center | The capital campaign for the freezer refrigerator storage of the new food and nutrition center | $100,000 |
| Latino Behavioral Health Services Inc DBA Jacky's Recovery Support Service | Mental health programs for work in summit county | $100,000 |
| We Believe Foundation | Efforts to build, optimize and market the risexp app | $100,000 |
| Huntsman Mental Health Foundation | The utah school mental health collaborative (usmhc) for students in summit county | $97,821 |
| Peace House | Mental health programs | $97,710 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation - San Diego | An endowment for mental health care programs | $97,424 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | Salaries for the maternity service council within the community collaborative program | $95,000 |
| Rising Star Outreach | Bihar roads construction ($77,000) and mission related operations ($10,000) | $87,000 |
| Rosie's Place | A new behavioral health clinical director's salary | $75,000 |
| Summit County Clubhouse | Mission related operations | $75,000 |
| Waltham Partnership for Youth Inc | Mission related operations | $75,000 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | The platinum philanthropist sponsorship of the 2025 gala ($50,000) and the "fund a need" pledge ($20,000) | $70,000 |
| Rosie's Place | The food security program | $70,000 |
| Brigham Young University | Vocal point/noteworthy scholarships for performers and crew | $62,000 |
| Overture Center for the Arts | Donor cultivation by development 20th anniversary | $56,776 |
| Friends of San Pasqual Academy | The scholarship program, serenity garden renovation, graduate duffel bag program, laptops for graduates and cottage refurbishing. | $50,000 |
| Holy Cross Ministries | Mission related operations | $50,000 |
| Overture Center for the Arts | Mission related operations | $50,000 |
| Overture Center for the Arts | The overture forever capital campaign | $50,000 |
| University of Utah School of Medicine | To sustain and improve usp infrastructure | $47,750 |
| Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA | Mission related operations | $47,726 |
| Casa de Amparo | Mission related operations | $47,227 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Mission related operations | $40,000 |
| National Menopause Foundation Inc | The scalable training program for medical residents | $40,000 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | The byu pathway scholarships | $40,000 |
| Neighborhood House Charter School | The freegame mentoring program | $38,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Marriott Bertha
- Julie Ann Marriott
- Mary Alice Marriott Hatch
- James A Poulos
- Karen Christine Marriott
- Nancie Lynch
- Christina Birgin
Questions people ask
Does Marriott Daughters Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marriott Daughters Foundation give?
$5.7 million in tax year 2024, across 125 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Marriott Daughters Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra Marriott Bertha (President & Director), Julie Ann Marriott (Vice President & Director), Mary Alice Marriott Hatch (Vice President & Director) and James A Poulos (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Marriott Daughters Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.