Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 13-3798973

Foundation Overview

Based in New York, NY, Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation has awarded 238 grants totaling $6,741,498 to organizations in New York, New Hampshire and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$6,741,498
Total Assets
$21,648,257
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
37
Median Grant
$25,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 14%

5 of 37 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania

Grants are geographically diversified with 33% in Pennsylvania and funding distributed across 7 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (72%), Devon (9%), Phoenixville (9%).

Funding Trajectory
-1%

Stable funding levels with 1% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Ansonia Music Outreach $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust $50,000 New London, NH, US General Support 2024
Beacon House Community Ministry Inc $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Behind The Book $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Capital Fringe $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Children's Art Guild $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Community College Of Baltimore County Foundation Inc $12,500 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2024
Critical Exposure $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Everybody Matters $50,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2024
Free Library Of Philadelphia $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2024
French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust Inc $50,000 Phoenixville, PA, US General Support 2024
Healthy Humor $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Institute For Local Self-reliance $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens $41,498 Devon, PA, US General Support 2024
Literacy Lab $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra Fka Londontowne Symphony Orchestra $15,000 Edgewater, MD, US General Support 2024
Mighty Writers $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2024
National Aquarium $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2024
Neighborhood Garden Trust $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2024
Philadelphia Education Fund $37,500 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2024
Philadelphia Outward Bound School $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2024
Project Create $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Reading Team $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Rosemount Center $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Smith Memorial Playground And Playhouse $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2024
Theatre Breaking Through Barriers $35,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2024
Tww Inc $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2024
Urban Dove $20,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2024
Society For The Protection Of New Hampshire Forests $25,000 Concord, NH, US General Support 2024
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Performance Garage $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2024
Workshop Learning Dba Project Based Learning Inc $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2024
Shout Mouse Press $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
The Barn At Spring Brook Farm $10,000 West Chester, PA, US General Support 2024
Building Bridges Across The River $35,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2024
Fringearts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2024
Trellis For Tomorrow $10,000 Phoenixville, PA, US General Support 2024
Ansonia Music Outreach $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation $50,000 New London, NH, US General Support 2023
Beacon House $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Behind The Book $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Capital Fringe $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Children's Art Guild $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Community College Of Baltimore County Foundation Inc $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2023
Critical Exposure $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Everybody Matters $50,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2023
Free Library Of Philadelphia $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2023
French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust Inc $50,000 Phoenixville, PA, US General Support 2023
Healthy Humor $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Institute For Local Self-reliance $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens $30,000 Devon, PA, US General Support 2023
Literacy Lab $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Londontowne Symphony Orchestra $15,000 Edgewater, MD, US General Support 2023
Mighty Writers $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2023
National Aquarium $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2023
Neighborhood Garden Trust $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2023
Philadelphia Education Fund $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2023
Philadelphia Outward Bound School $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2023
Project Create $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Reading Team $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Rosemount Center $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Smith Memorial Playground And Playhouse $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2023
Theatre Breaking Through Barriers $30,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2023
Tww Inc $15,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2023
Urban Dove $20,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2023
Society For The Protection Of New Hampshire Forests $25,000 Concord, NH, US General Support 2023
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
Performance Garage $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2023
Workshop Learning Dba Project Based Learning Inc $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2023
Shout Mouse Press $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2023
The Fells (At John Hay Estate) $20,000 Newbury, NH, US General Support 2023
The Barn At Spring Brook Farm $10,000 West Chester, PA, US General Support 2023
Ansonia Music Outreach $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation $50,000 New London, NH, US General Support 2022
Behind The Book $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Capital Fringe $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Children's Art Guild $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Community College Of Baltimore County Foundation Inc $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2022
Everybody Matters $50,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2022
Free Library Of Philadelphia $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Fringearts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Healthy Humor $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Institute For Local Self-reliance $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens $30,000 Devon, PA, US General Support 2022
Literacy Lab $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Londontowne Symphony Orchestra $15,000 Edgewater, MD, US General Support 2022
Mighty Writers $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
National Aquarium $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2022
Natural Lands Trust $50,000 Media, PA, US General Support 2022
Neighborhood Garden Trust $45,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Philadelphia Education Fund $30,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Reading Team $40,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Rosemount Center $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Smith Memorial Playground And Playhouse $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Theatre Breaking Through Barriers $30,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Tww Inc $15,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Urban Dove $20,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2022
Beacon House $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust Inc $50,000 Phoenixville, PA, US General Support 2022
Mural Arts Philadelphia $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Philadelphia Outward Bound School $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Project Create $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Spark The Journey $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Critical Exposure $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Ansonia Music Outreach $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation $50,000 New London, NH, US General Support 2022
Behind The Book $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Capital Fringe $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Children's Art Guild $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Community College Of Baltimore County Foundation Inc $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2022
Everybody Matters $50,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2022
Free Library Of Philadelphia $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Fringearts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Healthy Humor $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Institute For Local Self-reliance $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens $30,000 Devon, PA, US General Support 2022
Literacy Lab $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Londontowne Symphony Orchestra $15,000 Edgewater, MD, US General Support 2022
Mighty Writers $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
National Aquarium $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2022
Natural Lands Trust $50,000 Media, PA, US General Support 2022
Neighborhood Garden Trust $45,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Philadelphia Education Fund $30,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Reading Team $40,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Rosemount Center $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Smith Memorial Playground And Playhouse $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Theatre Breaking Through Barriers $30,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Tww Inc $15,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Urban Dove $20,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2022
Beacon House $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust Inc $50,000 Phoenixville, PA, US General Support 2022
Mural Arts Philadelphia $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Philadelphia Outward Bound School $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Project Create $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Spark The Journey $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Critical Exposure $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Ansonia Music Outreach $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation $50,000 New London, NH, US General Support 2022
Behind The Book $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Capital Fringe $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Children's Art Guild $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Community College Of Baltimore County Foundation Inc $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2022
Everybody Matters $50,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2022
Free Library Of Philadelphia $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Fringearts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Healthy Humor $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Institute For Local Self-reliance $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens $30,000 Devon, PA, US General Support 2022
Literacy Lab $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Londontowne Symphony Orchestra $15,000 Edgewater, MD, US General Support 2022
Mighty Writers $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
National Aquarium $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2022
Natural Lands Trust $50,000 Media, PA, US General Support 2022
Neighborhood Garden Trust $45,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Philadelphia Education Fund $30,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Reading Team $40,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Rosemount Center $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Smith Memorial Playground And Playhouse $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Theatre Breaking Through Barriers $30,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Tww Inc $15,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2022
Urban Dove $20,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2022
Beacon House $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust Inc $50,000 Phoenixville, PA, US General Support 2022
Mural Arts Philadelphia $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Philadelphia Outward Bound School $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Project Create $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Spark The Journey $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Critical Exposure $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
Ansonia Music Outreach $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation $50,000 New London, NH, US General Support 2021
Behind The Book $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Capital Fringe $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
Children's Art Guild $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Community College Of Baltimore County Foundation Inc $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2021
Everybody Matters $35,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2021
Free Library Of Philadelphia $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2021
Fringearts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2021
Healthy Humor $30,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Institute For Local Self-reliance $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens $30,000 Devon, PA, US General Support 2021
Literacy Lab $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
Londontowne Symphony Orchestra $15,000 Edgewater, MD, US General Support 2021
Mighty Writers $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2021
National Aquarium $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2021
Natural Lands Trust $50,000 Media, PA, US General Support 2021
Neighborhood Garden Trust $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2021
Olney Theatre Center $30,000 Olney, MD, US General Support 2021
Philadelphia Education Fund $30,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2021
Reading Team $40,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Rosemount Center $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
Smith Memorial Playground And Playhouse $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2021
Society For The Protection Of Nh Forests $25,000 Concord, NH, US General Support 2021
Theatre Breaking Through Barriers $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Tww Inc $15,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2021
Urban Dove $20,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2021
Ansonia Music Outreach $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation $50,000 New London, NH, US General Support 2020
Beacon House $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Behind The Book $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Capital Fringe $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Capital Partners For Education $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Children's Art Guild $40,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Community College Of Baltimore County Foundation Inc $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2020
Connecticut River Conservancy $20,000 Greenfield, MA, US General Support 2020
Critical Exposure $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Everybody Matters $35,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2020
Free Library Of Philadelphia $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2020
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust $50,000 Phoenixville, PA, US General Support 2020
Fringearts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2020
Healthy Humor $30,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Institute For Local Self-reliance $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens $30,000 Devon, PA, US General Support 2020
Ken Crest $25,000 Blue Bell, PA, US General Support 2020
Lake Sunapee Protective Association $45,000 Sunapee, NH, US General Support 2020
Londontowne Symphony Orchestra $15,000 Edgewater, MD, US General Support 2020
Mighty Writers $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2020
Mural Arts Philadelphia $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2020
National Aquarium $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2020
Natural Lands Trust $50,000 Media, PA, US General Support 2020
Neighborhood Garden Trust $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2020
Olney Theatre Center $30,000 Olney, MD, US General Support 2020
Pennsylvania Ballet $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2020
Philadelphia Outward Bound School $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2020
Project Create $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Reach Incorporated $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Reading Team $40,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Rosemount Center $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Smith Memorial Playground And Playhouse $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2020
Society For The Protection Of Nh Forests $25,000 Concord, NH, US General Support 2020
Spark Program $30,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2020
The Literacy Lab $40,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
The Youth Service League Inc $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2020
Theatre Breaking Through Barriers $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Tourniquet Inc $10,000 Whitestone, NY, US General Support 2020
Tww Inc $15,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2020
Urban Dove $20,000 Long Island City, NY, US General Support 2020
Young Audiences Of Maryland $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2020
Young Playwrights Theatre $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 13-3798973
Website N/A
Address CO BBH CO 140 BROADWAY PB-TAX New York, NY 10005-0000

Key People (13)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director Valerie A Mars
Director Pamela D Mars-wright
Director Marijke E Mars
Director Victoria B Mars
Treasurer Stephanie J Schuetz

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.