Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation
Accepts applications
Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$21.6 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $975,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $975,000 | 35 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 37 | $21.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ashley Panny Co BBH Co VC Mars Foun 140 Broadway, New York, NY 10005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 483-1818, vcmfoundation@bbh.com |
| What to submit | Written summary in letter form with brief description of organization's mission, details of grant purposes, amount being requested and a summary of organization's budget. Must include copy of 501(c)(3) status letter from internal revenue service. Submission must be sent via electronic communication to vcmfoundation@bbh.com. |
| Deadlines | Requests must be received by september 15. |
| Restrictions | Mission statement: the Virginia cretella mars foundation is dedicated to promoting and increasing community access to education, the arts, and green spaces. Focus areas: education: the Virginia cretella mars foundation supports historically under-resourced communities through educational initiatives that focus on language, arts, reading, and projects that create an engaging and comprehensive learning experience. Arts: the Virginia cretella mars foundation strives to increase people's exposure to the breadth of artistic expression, as well as open points of access for their own firsthand experiences through school and community art programs. Environment: the Virginia cretella mars foundation values the importance of land and water preservation, both urban and rural, and encourages community members to learn about and use their local nature spaces. |
What Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $353,998 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $280,000 |
| New York | 8 | $270,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $75,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $52,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust | General support | $50,000 |
| Children's Art Guild | General support | $50,000 |
| Everybody Matters | General support | $50,000 |
| French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Healthy Humor | General support | $50,000 |
| Mighty Writers | General support | $50,000 |
| Neighborhood Garden Trust | General support | $50,000 |
| Reading Team | General support | $50,000 |
| Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens | General support | $41,498 |
| Institute for Local Self-Reliance | General support | $40,000 |
| Literacy Lab | General support | $40,000 |
| Capitol Hill Arts Workshop | General support | $40,000 |
| Philadelphia Education Fund | General support | $37,500 |
| Theatre Breaking Through Barriers | General support | $35,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | General support | $35,000 |
| Behind the Book | General support | $25,000 |
| National Aquarium | General support | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Outward Bound School | General support | $25,000 |
| Rosemount Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse | General support | $25,000 |
| Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests | General support | $25,000 |
| Shout Mouse Press | General support | $25,000 |
| Ansonia Music Outreach | General support | $20,000 |
| Beacon House Community Ministry Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Critical Exposure | General support | $20,000 |
| Project Create | General support | $20,000 |
| TWW Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Urban Dove | General support | $20,000 |
| Workshop Learning DBA Project Based Learning Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Capital Fringe | General support | $15,000 |
| Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra Fka Londontowne Symphony Orchestra | General support | $15,000 |
| Fringearts | General support | $15,000 |
| Community College of Baltimore County Foundation Inc | General support | $12,500 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | General support | $10,000 |
| Performance Garage | General support | $10,000 |
| The Barn at Spring Brook Farm | General support | $10,000 |
| Trellis for Tomorrow | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Valerie A Mars
- Pamela D Mars-Wright
- Marijke E Mars
- Victoria B Mars
- Stephanie J Schuetz
- Bernadette Russell
- Kimberly-Pacific Wise
- Christopher M White
- Justin F White
- Charlotte A Rossetter
- Andrew D Spina
- Kyra M Doyle
- Chance J Wright
Questions people ask
Does Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests must be received by september 15.
How much does Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Valerie A Mars (Director), Pamela D Mars-Wright (Director), Marijke E Mars (Director) and Victoria B Mars (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.