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Ethel Cox Marden Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in MCLEAN, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Ethel Cox Marden. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $177K. Total assets have grown from $44K in 2011 to $1.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Charitable activity to 501(c)(3) charities. Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program - Donor advised Fund. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. According to available records, Ethel Cox Marden Charitable Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $543K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $135K and $258K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $258K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $125K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, Virginia, North Carolina, which account for 54% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$34K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Charitable activity to 501(c)(3) charities. Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program - Donor advised Fund
Expenses: $125K
Charitable activity to 501(c)(3) charities. Tintagel Charitable Foundation contribution.
Expenses: $25K
Charitable activity to 501(c)(3) charities. Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program - Donor advised Fund. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, VA, NC.
Ethel Cox Marden Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $543K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $125K.
Ethel Cox Marden Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is In accordance with the Ethel Cox Marden Char Fdn policy. Charitable donations are primarily focused to benefit environmental and preservation causes and other Section 501(C)(3) charitable causes in accordance with Internal Revenue Code tax law.
Ethel Cox Marden Charitable Foundation is headquartered in MCLEAN, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan H Smith | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$156K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$150K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$85K
Distribution Amount
$102K
Total: $1.5M
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$543K
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tintagel Charitable FoundationCharitable contribution | Mclean, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgrCharitable contribution | Warwick, RI | $125K | 2023 |
| Parks Foundation Of Pender County Inccharitable contribution | Burgaw, NC | $35K | 2021 |
| Inova Health Foundationcharitablecontribution | Falls Church, VA | $30K | 2021 |
| Washington National Cathedralcharitable contribution | Washington, DC | $15K | 2021 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Assoccharitablecontribution | Mt Vernon, VA | $10K | 2021 |
| Wetacharitablecontribution | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2021 |
| Potomac Conservatorycharitablecontribution | Silver Spring, MD | $5K | 2021 |
| Smithsonian Institutioncharitablecontribution | Washington, DC | $5K | 2021 |
| Alsac St Jude'S Children'Scharitablecontribution | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2021 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundationcharitablecontribution | Scottsdale, AZ | $3K | 2021 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Bldg Conservancycharitablecontribution | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| National Gallery Of Artcharitablecontribution | Washington, DC | $3K | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthoodcharitablecontribution | Washington, DC | $3K | 2021 |
| Smithsonian American Art Museumcharitablecontribution | Washington, DC | $3K | 2021 |
| The Montpelier Foundationcharitablecontribution | Montpelier Station, VA | $3K | 2021 |
| Kennedy Centercharitablecontribution | Washington, DC | $3K | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Club Presentation Foundationcharitablecontribution | Washington, DC | $2K | 2021 |
| Mclean Volunteer Fire Deptcharitablecontribution | Mclean, VA | $1K | 2021 |