Mars Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 47-2723514
Foundation Overview
Based in Franklin, WI, Mars Family Foundation Inc has awarded 169 grants totaling $1,699,373 to organizations in Florida, Wisconsin and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $75,000, with a median award of $6,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
20 of 23 recipients (87%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
88% of all grants are concentrated in Wisconsin, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Milwaukee (41%), West Bend (8%), Muskego (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 384% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mars Family Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 703 Warriors | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Online Grant Completed | 2024 |
| A Doll Like Me Inc | $5,000 | New Berlin, WI, US | Personlized Dolls For Children With Disabilities And Medical Needs | 2024 |
| Atk Ministries Inc | $2,500 | New Berlin, WI, US | Concert Series | 2024 |
| Bloom360 Learning Community Inc | $8,207 | East Troy, WI, US | Playground Equipment | 2024 |
| Blue Lotus | $15,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Motorized Wheelchair | 2024 |
| Blue Lotus Farm Retreat Center | $4,400 | West Bend, WI, US | Given At Fish Tank | 2024 |
| Charityez Inc | $75,000 | Franklin, WI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Childrens Hospital Of Wisconsin Inc | $59,260 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Children Miracle Network Marathon And It Equipment For Children On The Cancer Unit | 2024 |
| Cornerstone Of Grace | $10,000 | Watertown, WI, US | Fees For Mental Health Of Women | 2024 |
| Faith Hope Love Inc | $1,800 | Racine, WI, US | Given At Fish Tank Event | 2024 |
| Fishing For The Heart Inc | $2,000 | Sussex, WI, US | Ein Xxx-xx-xxxx Match For Giving Tuesday | 2024 |
| The Harry And Rose Samson Family Je | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Day Program For Adults With Disabilities | 2024 |
| Kauai Animal Education Center | $10,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | 3 Year Pledge | 2024 |
| Lgbt Center Se Wisconsin | $1,000 | Racine, WI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Lifecamp Usa Inc | $5,000 | Delifield, WI, US | Program Support For Children Of Fallen Heroes | 2024 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of Wisconsin | $18,500 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | Wish Night Table 10partnership With Marcus Preforming Arts | 2024 |
| Marcus Center For Performing Arts I | $12,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Partnership With Make A Wish | 2024 |
| Milwaukee Youth Theater Inc | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Increased Space | 2024 |
| Oakdale Park Church | $5,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Food For High School Ministry | 2024 |
| Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Wisconsin Lutheren | $1,570 | Milwaukee, WI, US | School Assistance | 2024 |
| Wish For Our Heroes Inc | $5,075 | San Antonio, TX, US | Helping Veterans And Fimilies In Life Crisies | 2024 |
| You Bedazzle Ltd | $4,800 | Depere, WI, US | Fish Tank And Headbands For Children With Medical Needs | 2024 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | School Assistance | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | $3,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Mental Health | 2023 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | $1,512 | West Bend, WI, US | Groundbreaking For New Classrooms Capital Program | 2023 |
| The Prairie School | $2,000 | Racine, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2023 |
| Ozaukee Christian School | $25,000 | West Bend, WI, US | School Expansion | 2023 |
| Journeys Lutheran School | $9,000 | Hales Corners, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2023 |
| Ebenezer Stone | $1,950 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christmas Giving Project | 2023 |
| Atk Ministry | $1,000 | Eustis, FL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | $5,368 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Jacarrie Kicks For Kids | $2,900 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charity Program Support | 2023 |
| God Touch | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charity Program Support | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Youth Theatre | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | 2023 Theater Support | 2023 |
| Nami | $1,150 | Racine, WI, US | Fish Tank Jan 13th | 2023 |
| Cops N Kids | $3,350 | Racine, WI, US | Fish Tank Jan 13th | 2023 |
| Lutherdale Bible Camp | $1,150 | Elkhorn, WI, US | Fish Tank Jan 13th | 2023 |
| Faith Hope Love | $1,400 | Racine, WI, US | Fish Tank Jan 13th | 2023 |
| Share The Gospel John Sellers | $10,000 | Delafield, WI, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mount Olive Lutheran School | $35,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Moveable Theater & Music Stage With The Acoustical Backgroundpanels And 20 Music Instruments | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Youth Theatre | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Theater Production Assistance | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Zoological Society | $12,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charity Program Support | 2023 |
| Kaua'i Animal Education Center | $10,000 | Kapaa, HI, US | Animal Rescue Hawaii. New Lawn Mower For The Huge Property | 2023 |
| Kaua'i North Shore Food Pantry | $5,000 | Kilauea, HI, US | Food Shelter Kaua'i, Hawaii Support | 2023 |
| Bloom360 | $1,000 | East Troy, WI, US | Charity Roof Replacement | 2023 |
| Feeding America | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charity Program Support - Siebert Collaboration | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Institutional Mi | $2,000 | Oconomowoc, WI, US | Charity Program Support | 2023 |
| Serenity Inns Inc | $600 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charity Program Support - Siebery Collaboration Event | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Child Family Ser | $600 | Germantown, WI, US | Charity Program Support - Sibert Coll | 2023 |
| International Lutheran Church Of Zi | $200 | Mequon, WI, US | Charity Program Support - Siebert Collaboration Event | 2023 |
| Jobs Work Mke | $100 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Charity Program Support - Siebert Collabortaion Event | 2023 |
| Childrens Hospital | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Mental Health Inititave | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | $17,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | School Assistance | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | School Program | 2022 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | $11,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Groundbreaking For New Classrooms Capital Program | 2022 |
| The Prairie School | $15,000 | Racine, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Sound Of Hope | $7,200 | Muskego, WI, US | Support For Programs Resulting From Fish Tank Event | 2022 |
| Smiles | $20,500 | Darien, WI, US | Show Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Siebert Lutheran Foundation | $6,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Siebert Collaberatiion Event Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Pffwcf | $19,010 | Madison, WI, US | Burn Camp Support | 2022 |
| Party On Rentals | $515 | New Berlin, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Ozaukee Christian School | $6,000 | West Bend, WI, US | School Expansion | 2022 |
| Oakdale Park Church | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Financial Support Youth Ministry | 2022 |
| Mccdc | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christmas Giving Project | 2022 |
| Marcus Center For Performing Arts | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Ma Dailey Foundation | $2,000 | Franksville, WI, US | Bed Project | 2022 |
| Linc Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Meeting Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Kindred Exchange | $1,500 | Columbia, TN, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Journeys Lutheran School | $52,000 | Hales Corners, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Hope Through Restoration | $7,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Firefighters Local 311 Charities | $500 | Madison, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs - Madison | 2022 |
| Ebenezer Stone | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christmas Giving Project | 2022 |
| East Troy Lions Club | $1,200 | East Troy, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Courage Mke | $1,200 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Of Grace | $20,800 | Watertown, WI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Concordia Uni Foundation | $4,500 | Mequon, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs - Comfort Dogs | 2022 |
| City Light West Allis | $4,300 | Greendale, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Childrens Wisconsin Foundation | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Atk Ministry | $3,300 | Eustis, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Horace Mann Holiday | $1,207 | West Allis, WI, US | Support For Christmas- Families In Need | 2022 |
| Robyn's Nest Courage Mke | $130 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christmas Gifts | 2022 |
| The Ability Center Afar | $6,500 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | $17,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | School Assistance | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | School Program | 2022 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | $11,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Groundbreaking For New Classrooms Capital Program | 2022 |
| The Prairie School | $15,000 | Racine, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Sound Of Hope | $7,200 | Muskego, WI, US | Support For Programs Resulting From Fish Tank Event | 2022 |
| Smiles | $20,500 | Darien, WI, US | Show Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Siebert Lutheran Foundation | $6,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Siebert Collaberatiion Event Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Pffwcf | $19,010 | Madison, WI, US | Burn Camp Support | 2022 |
| Party On Rentals | $515 | New Berlin, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Ozaukee Christian School | $6,000 | West Bend, WI, US | School Expansion | 2022 |
| Oakdale Park Church | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Financial Support Youth Ministry | 2022 |
| Mccdc | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christmas Giving Project | 2022 |
| Marcus Center For Performing Arts | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Ma Dailey Foundation | $2,000 | Franksville, WI, US | Bed Project | 2022 |
| Linc Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Meeting Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Kindred Exchange | $1,500 | Columbia, TN, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Journeys Lutheran School | $52,000 | Hales Corners, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Hope Through Restoration | $7,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Firefighters Local 311 Charities | $500 | Madison, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs - Madison | 2022 |
| Ebenezer Stone | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christmas Giving Project | 2022 |
| East Troy Lions Club | $1,200 | East Troy, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Courage Mke | $1,200 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Of Grace | $20,800 | Watertown, WI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Concordia Uni Foundation | $4,500 | Mequon, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs - Comfort Dogs | 2022 |
| City Light West Allis | $4,300 | Greendale, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Childrens Wisconsin Foundation | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Atk Ministry | $3,300 | Eustis, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Horace Mann Holiday | $1,207 | West Allis, WI, US | Support For Christmas- Families In Need | 2022 |
| Robyn's Nest Courage Mke | $130 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christmas Gifts | 2022 |
| The Ability Center Afar | $6,500 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | $17,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | School Assistance | 2022 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | School Program | 2022 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | $11,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Groundbreaking For New Classrooms Capital Program | 2022 |
| The Prairie School | $15,000 | Racine, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Sound Of Hope | $7,200 | Muskego, WI, US | Support For Programs Resulting From Fish Tank Event | 2022 |
| Smiles | $20,500 | Darien, WI, US | Show Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Siebert Lutheran Foundation | $6,500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Siebert Collaberatiion Event Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Pffwcf | $19,010 | Madison, WI, US | Burn Camp Support | 2022 |
| Party On Rentals | $515 | New Berlin, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Ozaukee Christian School | $6,000 | West Bend, WI, US | School Expansion | 2022 |
| Oakdale Park Church | $10,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Financial Support Youth Ministry | 2022 |
| Mccdc | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christmas Giving Project | 2022 |
| Marcus Center For Performing Arts | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Ma Dailey Foundation | $2,000 | Franksville, WI, US | Bed Project | 2022 |
| Linc Milwaukee | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Meeting Sponsorship | 2022 |
| Kindred Exchange | $1,500 | Columbia, TN, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Journeys Lutheran School | $52,000 | Hales Corners, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Hope Through Restoration | $7,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Firefighters Local 311 Charities | $500 | Madison, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs - Madison | 2022 |
| Ebenezer Stone | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christmas Giving Project | 2022 |
| East Troy Lions Club | $1,200 | East Troy, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Courage Mke | $1,200 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Of Grace | $20,800 | Watertown, WI, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Concordia Uni Foundation | $4,500 | Mequon, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs - Comfort Dogs | 2022 |
| City Light West Allis | $4,300 | Greendale, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Childrens Wisconsin Foundation | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Atk Ministry | $3,300 | Eustis, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Horace Mann Holiday | $1,207 | West Allis, WI, US | Support For Christmas- Families In Need | 2022 |
| Robyn's Nest Courage Mke | $130 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christmas Gifts | 2022 |
| The Ability Center Afar | $6,500 | Wauwatosa, WI, US | Financial Support For Programs | 2022 |
| Advancing The Kingdom Ministry Incorporated | $5,000 | Eustis, FL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Cornerstone Of Grace | $24,560 | Watertown, WI, US | 1 Year Support For A Family Sponsorship And A Part Time Employee | 2021 |
| Courage Mke | $7,883 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support, Christmas Gifts | 2021 |
| Hales Corners Lutheran Church | $12,000 | Hales Corners, WI, US | Special Needs Ministry - Buddy Break | 2021 |
| Hope Through Restoration | $12,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | 1 Year Of Support For Salvation Army Space | 2021 |
| M A Dailey Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Franksville, WI, US | Bed Project | 2021 |
| Muskego Food Pantry | $5,000 | Muskego, WI, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Ozaukee Christian School | $50,000 | West Bend, WI, US | School Expansion | 2021 |
| Professional Fire Fighters Of Wisconsin Charitable Foundation | $7,000 | Madison, WI, US | Burn Camp Support | 2021 |
| Robyn's Nest-children's Wisconsin | $12,853 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christmas Gifts | 2021 |
| Safe Harbor Sober Living Solutions | $1,000 | Norton, OH, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran High School | $11,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Nhs Walkathon, Tuition Assistance | 2021 |
| Wish For Our Heroes Inc | $5,000 | Greenwood, IN, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Ozaukee Christian School | $10,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | $22,399 | Muskego, WI, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| American Heart Assn | $500 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Saint Paul's Lutheran School | $50,000 | Muskego, WI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Shalom Ministries | $60,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Oakdale Park Church | $6,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Heat Athletics | $25,000 | Sussex, WI, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Saint Paul's Lutheran School | $12,500 | Muskego, WI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| American Heart Assn | $200 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | $7,000 | Muskego, WI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| The Prairie School | $10,000 | Waukesha, WI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Muskego | $10,000 | Muskego, WI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Shalom Ministries | $20,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Program Support | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 47-2723514 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 9850 S 54TH STREET Franklin, WI 53132-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mars Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Sean Mars |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Brandi Mars |
| Treasurer | Sean Mars |
| Secretary | Dennis Axelson |
Forms 990-PF
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