Marjorie Sutton Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marjorie Sutton Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Martinsville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,500 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$37,500
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $83,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,000 | 37 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $83,000 | 44 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $37,500 | 38 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Marjorie Sutton Memorial 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 Marjorie Sutton Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 34 | $34,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable | $3,000 |
| VA Museum of Natural History Fd | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Grace Network | Charitable | $1,500 |
| SafetyNet | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Stepping Stones Inc | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Martinsville Fire Dept | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ridgeway Fire Department | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ridgeway Rescue Squad | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Collinsville Fire Department | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Axton Fire Department | Charitable | $1,000 |
| FC Rescue Squad | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Horsepasture Fire Department | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Horsepasture Rescue Squad | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Patrick Henry Comm College Foundati | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Piedmont Arts Association | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Winns Creek Baptist Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bassett Volunteer Fire Department | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Dyers Store Volunteer Fire Dept | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boys Town | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bassett Rescue Squad | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rescue Mission Ministries | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kearfott Memorial Baptist Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Martinsville-Henry Co YMCA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fair | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boys Home of Virginia | Charitable | $500 |
| First Baptist Church of South Bosto | Charitable | $500 |
| Spencer-Penn Center | Charitable | $500 |
| God's Pit Crew Crisis Response Team | Charitable | $500 |
| In-Vest USA | Charitable | $500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $500 |
| The Warming Center | Charitable | $500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $500 |
| Community FoundServing Western VA | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie S Gross
- Jean S Odachowski
Questions people ask
Does Marjorie Sutton Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marjorie Sutton Memorial Foundation give?
$37,500 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Marjorie Sutton Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephanie S Gross (Pres. & Treas.) and Jean S Odachowski (VP/Sec).
What does Marjorie Sutton Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, faith communities and arts and culture.