The J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $58.7 million in 101 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $8.0 million. 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$58.7 million
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$8.0 million
- Assets$1.5 billion
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47.8 million 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 | $46.2 million | 1 | $1.2 billion |
| 2024 | $47.8 million | 1 | $1.4 billion |
| 2025 | $58.7 million | 101 | $1.5 billion |
How to apply
The J Willard and Alice S Marriott 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 The J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 50 | $17.4 million |
| Maryland | 25 | $15.2 million |
| Utah | 10 | $9.2 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $8.0 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $4.0 million |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $1.6 million |
| New York | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.1 million |
| California | 2 | $525,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $425,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Marriott family atrium | $8.0 million |
| Bridges From School to Work | General operating support | $5.0 million |
| The University of Utah | The j.w. Marriott, jr. Institute - capital | $5.0 million |
| American Endowment Foundation | The j. Willard & alice s. Marriott charitable fund | $4.0 million |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation - Marriott Disaster Relief Fund (Ma | Marriott disaster relief fund | $2.0 million |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Emergency department expansion | $1.5 million |
| Medstar Health Research Institute | Dcp sdoh innovation and resilience fund | $1.3 million |
| Unity Health Care Inc | Food pharmacy | $1.1 million |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | General operating support - family lifestyle program dc | $1.0 million |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation | Early childhood innovation network (ecin) | $1.0 million |
| Georgetown University Thrive Center for Children Families and Communities | Marriott endowed professorship for child and family development | $1.0 million |
| Huggins Hospital | Mri equipment and renovations | $1.0 million |
| Huntsman Mental Health Foundation | K-12 brain health curriculum | $1.0 million |
| New York University School of Professional Studies | Hospitality workforce apprenticeship program | $1.0 million |
| Washington Housing Conservancy | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| The University of Utah | The j.w. Marriott, jr. Institute - operating fund | $880,000 |
| Unity Health Care Inc | Mental health fellowship | $850,000 |
| Worksource Montgomery Inc | Community workforce network 2.0 | $850,000 |
| George Washington University | Dc consortium for mental wellness and behavioral health in schools | $750,000 |
| Georgetown University Thrive Center for Children Families and Communities | Early childhood innovation network (ecin) | $700,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Post-partum depression pilot program | $650,000 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | General missionary fund | $620,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General operating support | $595,827 |
| Bread for the City | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Children's Law Center | Tenacity & transformation campaign | $500,000 |
| DC College Access Program | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Martha's Table Inc | Community impact fund | $500,000 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | Byu - pathway worldwide - launch wages | $500,000 |
| Weber State University | The j. Willard marriott, sr. Catalyst access scholarship endowment fund | $500,000 |
| Weber State University | The j. Willard marriott, sr. Catapult completion scholarship endowment fund | $500,000 |
| Community of Hope | General operating support | $475,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | View strong partnership | $470,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | So glad you asked podcast and online platform | $444,429 |
| Huggins Hospital | Expanding access in internal medicine | $404,000 |
| Appletree Institute for Education Innovation | Early childhood mental health doe matching grant | $375,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Fruits & vegetables fund | $375,000 |
| Children's Law Center | General operating support | $365,000 |
| Active Minds | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys | The well: school-based comprehensive wellness and mental health program | $350,000 |
| The Coalition (Formerly Cnhed) | General operating support | $350,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mieka Wick
- Michelle Logsdon
- Julie Ann Marriott
- Deborah Marriott Harrison
- Richard E Marriott
- J Willard Marriott Jr
- Sandra Peery Marriott Bertha
- David Sheets Marriott
- Ashley Samuelian
- Karen Christine Marriott
- Alice Marriott Hales
- Nicole Marriott Avery
Questions people ask
Does The J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation give?
$58.7 million in tax year 2025, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs The J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mieka Wick (Chief Executive Officer), Michelle Logsdon (Chief Financial Officer), Julie Ann Marriott (Trustee) and Deborah Marriott Harrison (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The J Willard and Alice S Marriott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.