Marquez Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marquez Foundation is a private foundation in Vienna, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $79,866 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $12,500. 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$79,866
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$1,639
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $117,545 the year before.
62% of its 2024 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 | $117,545 | 17 | $47,466 |
| 2024 | $79,866 | 21 | $1,639 |
How to apply
Marquez 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 Marquez Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 11 | $49,248 |
| Oregon | 1 | $11,500 |
| California | 2 | $5,533 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,575 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,510 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Devotion to Children | General | $12,500 |
| Vet Voice Foundation | General | $11,500 |
| Barter Theatre | General | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Loudon and Norther Faquier Counties | General | $10,000 |
| Investigative Studio Inc | General | $5,000 |
| The Gupta Family Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| James Madison University | General | $3,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council | General | $2,575 |
| George Mason University Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| The Origins Project | General | $2,500 |
| Comunidad de Chimaneca | General | $2,500 |
| Authors Guild Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| All Ages Read Together | General | $2,015 |
| Knot Today | General | $1,510 |
| North American Rescue | General | $1,500 |
| Weta | General | $1,200 |
| Loudoun First Responders Foundation | General | $1,033 |
| One Virgina 2021 Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General | $533 |
| Central Virginia Regional Rescue | General | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dario O Marquez Jr
- Jacqueline W Marquez
Questions people ask
Does Marquez Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marquez Foundation give?
$79,866 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Marquez Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dario O Marquez Jr (President) and Jacqueline W Marquez (Executive Director).
What does Marquez Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and international.