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Marian Foundation is a private corporation based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Helen Davidson. It holds total assets of $215K. Annual income is reported at $11K. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Marian Foundation has made 91 grants totaling $59K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $11K in 2020 to $9K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $26K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2K, with an average award of $646.813. The foundation has supported 32 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$666
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 19 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.
Marian Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 91 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, NY, DC.
Marian Foundation has distributed a total of $59K across 91 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $646.813. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $2K.
Marian Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Marian Foundation is headquartered in CHAPEL HILL, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Davidson | President/Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Tapper | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$14K
Total Assets
$232K
Fair Market Value
$253K
Net Worth
$232K
Grants Paid
$9K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $222K
Total Grants
91
Total Giving
$59K
Average Grant
$646.813
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
32
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trial ConservancyNature Conservation | Harpers Ferry, WV | $1K | 2023 |
| Table NcHumanitarian Aid | Carrboro, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| American Dance FestivalPerforming Arts Education | Durham, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Porch CommunitiesHumanitarian Aid | Carrboro, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| National Outdoor Leadership SchoolEnvironmental Education | Lander, WY | $1K | 2023 |
| International Campaign For TibetHuman Rights | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Unc Botanical GardensNature Conservation | Chapel Hill, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Prison Mindfulness InstituteHumanitarian Education | South Deerfield, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Hl Ferguson MuseumEducational | Fishers Island, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Um Jazz FoundationEducational | Missoula, MT | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Of DssHumanitarian Aid | Hillsborough, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Ms MagazineEducational | Arlington, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Committee Of National LegislationHuman Rights & Nature Conservation | Washington, DC | $100 | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeNature Conservation | San Francisco, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| Triangle Land ConservancyLand Conservancy | Durham, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| The Jane Goodall Institue For Wildlife Research Education & ConservationEducational Support | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Bolin CreekEnvironmental Protection | Carrboro, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Book HarvestLiteracy | Durham, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Triangle UltimateCommunity Service | Durham, NC | $500 | 2022 |
| Tricycle FoundationEducational Support | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Rocking The Boat NycYouth Education | The Bronx, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| National GeographicEnvironmental Education & Protection | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodHealth Education & Support | Chapel Hill, NC | $500 | 2022 |