Mars HQ Regional Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mars HQ Regional Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 105 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants105
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$47.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 114 | $42.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 105 | $47.7 million |
How to apply
Mars HQ Regional 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 Mars HQ Regional Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 38 | $693,600 |
| Virginia | 40 | $494,000 |
| California | 3 | $210,000 |
| Maryland | 6 | $92,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $41,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $31,000 |
| New York | 3 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $21,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Food Bank | General support | $300,000 |
| Pretend City the Children's Museum of Orange County | General support | $100,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College | General support | $100,000 |
| Elon University | General support | $50,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | General support | $31,000 |
| The Student Conservation Association Inc | General support | $31,000 |
| McLean Project for the Arts | General support | $25,000 |
| Arcs Foundation - Metro Washington Chapter | General support | $21,000 |
| Washington National Opera | General support | $21,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges | General support | $21,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier | General support | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Health Wagon Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Earth Force Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General support | $16,000 |
| Commonwealth Alliance for Rural Colleges | General support | $16,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts | General support | $16,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $16,000 |
| Phillips Collection | General support | $11,000 |
| Black Student Fund | General support | $11,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg | General support | $11,000 |
| Equine Land Conservation Resource | General support | $11,000 |
| Friends of Conservation | General support | $11,000 |
| Galapagos Conservancy Inc | General support | $11,000 |
| Higher Achievement Program Inc | General support | $11,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union Burke & Herbert BK & Tr Co C | General support | $11,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Alexandria | General support | $11,000 |
| The Brinton Museum | General support | $11,000 |
| The Choral Arts Society of Washington | General support | $11,000 |
| The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest | General support | $11,000 |
| The Montpelier Foundation | General support | $11,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $11,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc Development Truist Bank Checking Acct # 8 | General support | $11,000 |
| Virginia Hunters Who Care Inc | General support | $11,000 |
| Friends of the Blue Ridge | General support | $11,000 |
| Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation | General support | $11,000 |
| Trustees of Amherst College | General support | $11,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia | General support | $11,000 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Goose Creek Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Byte Back | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra B Airth
- Marijke E Mars
- Anthony Gedeller
- Kevin Cox
- Ashley Panny
- Linda A Mars
- Kimberly-Pacific Wise
- Sophie L Mars
- Graysen L Airth
Questions people ask
Does Mars HQ Regional Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mars HQ Regional Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 105 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mars HQ Regional Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexandra B Airth (President/Director), Marijke E Mars (Vice President/Director), Anthony Gedeller (Secretary/Treasurer) and Kevin Cox (Assistant Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Mars HQ Regional Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.