Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York with $16.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$16.9Mtotal assets

1995IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation has awarded

35 grantees · $975K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation $50K
Reading Team $50K
Neighborhood Garden Trust $50K
Mighty Writers $50K
Healthy Humor $50K
French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust Inc $50K
Everybody Matters $50K
Children's Art Guild $50K
Institute For Local Self-reliance $40K
Literacy Lab $40K
Philadelphia Education Fund $35K
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens $30K
Theatre Breaking Through Barriers $30K
Behind The Book $25K
Society For The Protection Of New Hampshire Forests $25K
Smith Memorial Playground And Playhouse $25K
Philadelphia Outward Bound School $25K
National Aquarium $25K
Ansonia Music Outreach $20K
The Fells (at John Hay Estate) $20K
Shout Mouse Press $20K
Workshop Learning Dba Project Based Learning Inc $20K
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop $20K
Urban Dove $20K
Project Create $20K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$1.1M
FY2021$725K
FY2022$955K
FY2023$975K

About Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersNew York, New York
EIN133798973
IRS ruling1995

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation?

Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York with $16.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation?

Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation's EIN is 133798973. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation?

Private foundations like Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.