Mariel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mariel Foundation is a private foundation in Traverse City, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $701,020 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $135,000. 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$701,020
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$21.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $660,847 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $600,000 | 27 | $15.2 million |
| 2023 | $660,847 | 27 | $18.8 million |
| 2024 | $701,020 | 27 | $21.0 million |
How to apply
Mariel 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 Mariel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 15 | $294,550 |
| Washington | 1 | $135,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $71,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| California | 2 | $28,985 |
| Maine | 1 | $14,985 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $9,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water 1st | Charitable | $135,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Charitable | $73,550 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Aquar | Charitable | $66,000 |
| Inland Seas Education Assoc | Charitable | $53,500 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Afraid of Bear-American Horse Tiosp | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Groundwork Ctr for Resilient Comm | Charitable | $30,750 |
| 20Fathoms | Charitable | $22,500 |
| National Writers Series | Charitable | $19,000 |
| Women's Reproductive Rights Assista | Charitable | $18,985 |
| Partners for World Health | Charitable | $14,985 |
| Discovery Pier | Charitable | $12,500 |
| REACH Studio Art Ctr | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ripa Ladrang Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt | Charitable | $9,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Mich College Fdn | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Fdn | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Para la Naturaleza | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Flow | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Glen Arbor Arts Center | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Community F | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecolo | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Heart of the Lakes Ctr for Land | Charitable | $1,250 |
| National Center for Family Philanth | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy L Hoagland
- James H Hoagland
- Anne H Magoun
- John T Hoagland
- Andrew H Magoun
- Chelsea C Hoagland
- Whitney Edwards
Questions people ask
Does Mariel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mariel Foundation give?
$701,020 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mariel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy L Hoagland (President), James H Hoagland (Vice President), Anne H Magoun (Secretary) and John T Hoagland (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Mariel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.