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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Mars Family Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $60.2K awarded to 34 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$60.2K
2024
Grantees funded
34
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
48
Median 1st year grant
$675
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
P
Peter F Mars
Board Member
S
Sally Mars Carey
Board Member
A
Andrew F Mars
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, California, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $60 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include FUENTE LATINA INC, Youth in Arts, and UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE MARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.