Private Foundation · NY
Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation
New York, NY · EIN 133798973 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$16.9M
Total Giving
$955K
Grants on File
32
Average Grant
$30K
Giving Radius
Where Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
Written summary in letter form with brief description of organization's mission, details of grant purposes and amount being requested. Must include copy of 501(c)(3) status letter from Internal Revenue Service. Submission must be sent via electronic communication to vcmfoundation@bbh.com.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
Interest in supporting Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C. and New Hampshire area organizations. Only U.S. charities with 501(c)(3) approved status from Internal Revenue Service.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Phoenixville, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Long Island City, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Media, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $30K | 2022 |
| Washington, DC | $40K | 2022 |
| Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2022 |
| Edgewater, MD | $15K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Devon, PA | $30K | 2022 |
| Washington, DC | $40K | 2022 |
| New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
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Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16.4M | $939K | $535K | $1.2M |
| 2022 | $17.1M | $956K | $931K | $1.1M |
| 2021 | $17.2M | $1.1M | $2.0M | $990K |
| 2020 | $16.3M | $904K | $2.5M | $1.3M |
| 2019 | $15.0M | $882K | $1.9M | $1.1M |
| 2015 | $12.6M | $742K | $1.9M | $863K |
| 2014 | $11.5M | $737K | $1.2M | $774K |
| 2013 | $11.1M | $670K | $1.1M | $679K |
| 2012 | $10.6M | $579K | $1.2M | $580K |
| 2011 | $10.0M | $547K | $1.1M | $626K |
Section VII
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