The Bill and Donna Marriott Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Bill and Donna Marriott Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $850,268 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $850,268 and the largest $850,268. 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$850,268
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$850,268
- Largest grant$850,268
- Assets$20.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $600,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $230,000 | 1 | $16.3 million |
| 2024 | $600,000 | 1 | $19.4 million |
| 2025 | $850,268 | 1 | $20.8 million |
How to apply
The Bill and Donna 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $850,268 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aef FBO the Bill and Donna Marriott Charitable Fund | General operating support | $850,268 |
Officers and trustees
- J Willard Marriott Jr
- Donna G Marriott
- David S Marriott
- Deborah M Harrison
- Elyse Marriott Foulger
- Michelle Marriott
- Spencer Samuelian
- Mieka Wick
- Michelle Logsdon
Questions people ask
Does The Bill and Donna Marriott Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bill and Donna Marriott Foundation Inc give?
$850,268 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $850,268.
Who runs The Bill and Donna Marriott Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists J Willard Marriott Jr (Director), Donna G Marriott (Director), David S Marriott (Director) and Deborah M Harrison (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.