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Mardi Gras Fund is a private corporation based in ANN ARBOR, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Margaret Northrup. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $93K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. According to available records, Mardi Gras Fund has made 61 grants totaling $187K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $42K and $101K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $101K distributed across 36 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $5K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Michigan and Ohio. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$6K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Mardi Gras Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 61 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MI, OH.
Mardi Gras Fund has distributed a total of $187K across 61 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $5K.
Mardi Gras Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mardi Gras Fund is headquartered in ANN ARBOR, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne L Northrup | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret L Northrup | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Northrup Jr | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
61
Total Giving
$187K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playmakers LaboratoryGeneral support | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Public TheaterGeneral support | Cleveland, OH | $4K | 2023 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony OrchestrasGeneral support | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Albany Park Theatre ProjectGeneral Support | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| MarwenGeneral support | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Girls GroupGeneral support | Ann Arbor, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Chicago Jazz PhilharmonicGeneral support | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| University Musical SocietyGeneral Support | Ann Arbor, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Chicago Danztheatre EnsembleGeneral Support | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Ann Arbor Symphony OrchestraGeneral support | Ann Arbor, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| The Cleveland FoundryGeneral support | Cleveland, OH | $3K | 2023 |
| Hands On Sports Foundation IncGeneral Support | Broadview Heights, OH | $3K | 2023 |
| JazzistryGeneral support | Ann Arbor, MI | $2K | 2023 |