Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$39.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 1 | $32.7 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 1 | $38.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 81 | $38.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 76 | $39.8 million |
How to apply
Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Inc 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 Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 38 | $710,500 |
| Virginia | 7 | $365,000 |
| Maryland | 13 | $283,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $65,000 |
| New York | 3 | $60,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $40,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $39,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $16,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | The blood saves lives program | $200,000 |
| Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital | The girl scout leadership experience ($50,000) and two day sponsorship of franklin park during the 2026 national convention ($50,000) | $100,000 |
| Project Create | The capital campaign and naming of the art and music studio | $100,000 |
| DC Arts & Humanities Ed Collaborative | Mission related operations ($25,000) and the a.r.t.s. Fund ($27,500) | $52,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University Kimmel Cancer Center | The community cancer corps | $50,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association | Mission related operations | $50,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | The director's circle ($25,000) and the art around the corner education program ($25,000) | $50,000 |
| Washington School for Girls | The capital campaign and naming of the learning lab classroom ($37,500) and mission related operations ($12,500) | $50,000 |
| ALS Association | The care services program | $40,000 |
| Arts for the Aging-Maryland Inc | Mission related operations | $40,000 |
| Friday Morning Music Club | Mission related operations | $40,000 |
| DC Youth Orchestra Program | Mission related operations | $30,000 |
| Skylark Vocal Ensemble Inc | Film project | $30,000 |
| University of Utah School of Music | The nancy peery marriott endowed fund for scholarship, performance, and production in the fine arts | $30,000 |
| Caringmatters Inc | Mission related operations | $25,000 |
| Community Bridges | Mission related operations | $25,000 |
| Food Recovery Network | Mission related operations | $25,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc DBA Weta | Mission related operations | $25,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Mission related operations | $25,000 |
| World Arts Focus DBA Joes Movement Emporium | The arte para todos early childhood education program | $25,000 |
| Children's Chorus of Washington | Mission related operations | $20,000 |
| Heifetz International Music Institute | Scholarship and tuition assistance | $20,000 |
| National Chamber Ensemble | The newly named nancy peery marriott young artist competition and the playing with the pros educational outreach program | $20,000 |
| Project Create | Mission related operations | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command | The turning point center for women and children | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Mental health and wellness programs | $20,000 |
| Wolfeboro Friends of Music | Mission related operations | $17,000 |
| Ford's Theatre Society | Educational programming | $15,000 |
| Human Development Corporation DBA the Summit School | The capital campaign | $15,000 |
| Life Pieces to Masterpieces | Mission related operations | $15,000 |
| Longy School of Music of Bard College | The nancy peery marriott endowed scholarship | $15,000 |
| Minority Access Inc | Mission related operations | $15,000 |
| Shout Mouse Press | 2026 writing workshops and publishing programs | $15,000 |
| Washington Area Womens Foundation | Mission related operations | $15,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts Society | Mission related operations | $15,000 |
| Barnstormers Inc | Mission related operations | $12,000 |
| Arts for Learning Maryland Inc | Mission related operations | $10,000 |
| Brigham Young University | The nancy peery marriott endowed funds: endowed scholarship in music and excellence in education award | $10,000 |
| Calvary Women's Services Inc | Mission related operations | $10,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | Mission related operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancie Lynch
- James A Poulos
- Nancy Peery Marriott
- Richard E Marriott
- Julie Ann Marriott
- Sandra Peery Marriott Bertha
- Karen Christine Marriott
- Mary Alice Marriott Hatch
Questions people ask
Does Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancie Lynch (Chief Executive Officer), James A Poulos (Secretary), Nancy Peery Marriott (President, Treasurer & Director) and Richard E Marriott (Executive Vice President & Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.