The Marian Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 56-2169788
Foundation Overview
Based in Chapel Hill, NC, The Marian Foundation has awarded 248 grants totaling $125,675 to organizations in North Carolina, Wyoming and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $15 to $6,000, with a median award of $500.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$125,675
Total Assets
$257,907
Median Grant (all grants)
$500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$200
% Median Grant Decline
-35%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%
13 of 34 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
North Carolina
Grants are geographically diversified with 37% in North Carolina and funding distributed across 17 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Durham (41%), Carrboro (22%), Chapel Hill (15%).
Funding Trajectory
+146%
Strong 146% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (25%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Marian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $200 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Education | 2025 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | $300 | Harpers Ferry, WV, US | Nature Conservation | 2025 |
| International Campaign For Tibet | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Human Rights | 2025 |
| Hl Ferguson Museum | $500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Porch Communities | $200 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2025 |
| Prison Mindfulness Institute | $500 | South Deerfield, MA, US | Humanitarian Education | 2025 |
| Unc Botanical Gardens | $100 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Nature Conservation | 2025 |
| Rocking The Boat Nyc | $200 | Bronx, NY, US | Environmental Education | 2025 |
| Book Harvest | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Feeding America | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2025 |
| Aclu | $100 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights | 2025 |
| Cambodian Childrens | $400 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2025 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Nature Conservation | 2025 |
| Barack Obama Foundation | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Restoration | 2025 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $100 | Durham, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2025 |
| Designed For Joy | $100 | Raleigh, NC, US | Women Rights | 2025 |
| American Discovery Trail | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Nature Conservation | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2025 |
| Pbs Foundation | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Npr | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Usa Ultimate Fund | $200 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Financial Assistance | 2025 |
| Mamabird Alumni Mentorship Association | $6,000 | Denver, CO, US | Mentorship | 2025 |
| Stark Mountain Foundation | $200 | Waitsfield, VT, US | Nature Conservation | 2025 |
| Shelburne Falls | $200 | Selburne Falls, MA, US | Nature Conservation | 2025 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | $200 | Raleigh, NC, US | Food Secuirty Support | 2025 |
| San Diego Zoo | $100 | San Diego, CA, US | Nature Conservation | 2025 |
| Food Bank Of Central And Eastern Nc | $100 | Raleigh, NC, US | Food Secuirty Support | 2025 |
| Friends Of Governors Island | $100 | New York, NY, US | Nature Conservation | 2025 |
| Friends Of Notre Dame | $100 | Etna, NH, US | Historic Conservation | 2025 |
| Claws | $100 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation, And Education | 2025 |
| Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge | $100 | Pittsboro, NC, US | Animal Rescue | 2025 |
| Center For Reproductive Rights | $100 | New York, NY, US | Womens Rights | 2025 |
| American Dance Festival | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Professional Development | 2025 |
| Wgbh | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Educational Media | 2025 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $500 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Education | 2024 |
| Appalachian Trial Conservancy | $1,000 | Harpers Ferry, WV, US | Nature Conservation | 2024 |
| International Campaign For Tibet | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Human Rights | 2024 |
| Hl Ferguson Museum | $500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Porch Communities | $500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2024 |
| Prison Mindfulness Institute | $1,500 | South Deerfield, MA, US | Humanitarian Education | 2024 |
| Friends Of Dss | $1,000 | Hillsborough, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2024 |
| Unc Botanical Gardens | $100 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Nature Conservation | 2024 |
| Rocking The Boat Nyc | $1,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Environmental Education | 2024 |
| National Women's Health | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Humanitarian Education | 2024 |
| Book Harvest | $1,500 | Durham, NC, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Trust Women | $100 | Wichita, KS, US | Womens Health | 2024 |
| Asheville Greenworks | $100 | Asheville, NC, US | Nature Conservation | 2024 |
| Feeding America | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2024 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Aclu | $200 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights | 2024 |
| Emily's List | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Women Rights | 2024 |
| Women For Women | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Women Rights | 2024 |
| Wgbh | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Public Radio | 2024 |
| Triangle Ultimate | $100 | Durham, NC, US | Outdoor Programs | 2024 |
| Cambodian Childrens | $100 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2024 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Nature Conservation | 2024 |
| Friends Of Governors Island | $500 | New York, NY, US | Nature Conservation | 2024 |
| Jane Goodall | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Nature Education | 2024 |
| Barack Obama Foundation | $600 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Restoration | 2024 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $100 | Durham, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2024 |
| Monica Bill Barnes | $500 | New York, NY, US | Cultural Education | 2024 |
| Designed For Joy | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Women Rights | 2024 |
| Wncu | $100 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Public Radio | 2024 |
| Oxfam | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2024 |
| American Discovery Trail | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Nature Conservation | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2024 |
| University Of Montana School Of Music | $415 | Missoula, MT, US | Musical Education | 2024 |
| $100 | , , US | 2024 | ||
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $1,000 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Education | 2023 |
| Appalachian Trial Conservancy | $1,000 | Harpers Ferry, WV, US | Nature Conservation | 2023 |
| International Campaign For Tibet | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Human Rights | 2023 |
| Hl Ferguson Museum | $500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Um Jazz Foundation | $500 | Missoula, MT, US | Educational | 2023 |
| American Dance Festival | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Performing Arts Education | 2023 |
| Table Nc | $1,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2023 |
| Porch Communities | $1,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2023 |
| Prison Mindfulness Institute | $500 | South Deerfield, MA, US | Humanitarian Education | 2023 |
| Earthjustice | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Nature Conservation | 2023 |
| Friends Committee Of National Legislation | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Human Rights & Nature Conservation | 2023 |
| Friends Of Dss | $500 | Hillsborough, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2023 |
| Ms Magazine | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Unc Botanical Gardens | $500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Nature Conservation | 2023 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Land Conservancy | 2022 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $1,000 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Education | 2022 |
| Appalachian Trial Conservancy | $500 | Harpers Ferry, WV, US | Nature Conservation | 2022 |
| Book Harvest | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Literacy | 2022 |
| International Campaign For Tibet | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Human Rights | 2022 |
| Hl Ferguson Museum | $500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Um Jazz Foundation | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Educational | 2022 |
| American Dance Festival | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Performing Arts Education | 2022 |
| Table Nc | $500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Porch Communities | $500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Tricycle Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Rocking The Boat Nyc | $500 | The Bronx, NY, US | Youth Education | 2022 |
| Asheville Greenworks | $300 | Asheville, NC, US | Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Prison Mindfulness Institute | $1,000 | South Deerfield, MA, US | Humanitarian Education | 2022 |
| The Jane Goodall Institue For Wildlife Research Education & Conservation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Triangle Ultimate | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Community Service | 2022 |
| Alana Faith Chen Foundation | $200 | Gt Barrington, MA, US | Mental Health Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Bolin Creek | $1,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Monica Bill Barnes & Company | $200 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Education | 2022 |
| National Geographic | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Education & Protection | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Health Education & Support | 2022 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Land Conservancy | 2022 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $1,000 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Education | 2022 |
| Appalachian Trial Conservancy | $500 | Harpers Ferry, WV, US | Nature Conservation | 2022 |
| Book Harvest | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Literacy | 2022 |
| International Campaign For Tibet | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Human Rights | 2022 |
| Hl Ferguson Museum | $500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Um Jazz Foundation | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Educational | 2022 |
| American Dance Festival | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Performing Arts Education | 2022 |
| Table Nc | $500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Porch Communities | $500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Tricycle Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Rocking The Boat Nyc | $500 | The Bronx, NY, US | Youth Education | 2022 |
| Asheville Greenworks | $300 | Asheville, NC, US | Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Prison Mindfulness Institute | $1,000 | South Deerfield, MA, US | Humanitarian Education | 2022 |
| The Jane Goodall Institue For Wildlife Research Education & Conservation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Triangle Ultimate | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Community Service | 2022 |
| Alana Faith Chen Foundation | $200 | Gt Barrington, MA, US | Mental Health Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Bolin Creek | $1,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Monica Bill Barnes & Company | $200 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Education | 2022 |
| National Geographic | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Education & Protection | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Health Education & Support | 2022 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Land Conservancy | 2022 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $1,000 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Education | 2022 |
| Appalachian Trial Conservancy | $500 | Harpers Ferry, WV, US | Nature Conservation | 2022 |
| Book Harvest | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Literacy | 2022 |
| International Campaign For Tibet | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Human Rights | 2022 |
| Hl Ferguson Museum | $500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Um Jazz Foundation | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Educational | 2022 |
| American Dance Festival | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Performing Arts Education | 2022 |
| Table Nc | $500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Porch Communities | $500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Tricycle Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Rocking The Boat Nyc | $500 | The Bronx, NY, US | Youth Education | 2022 |
| Asheville Greenworks | $300 | Asheville, NC, US | Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Prison Mindfulness Institute | $1,000 | South Deerfield, MA, US | Humanitarian Education | 2022 |
| The Jane Goodall Institue For Wildlife Research Education & Conservation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Support | 2022 |
| Triangle Ultimate | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Community Service | 2022 |
| Alana Faith Chen Foundation | $200 | Gt Barrington, MA, US | Mental Health Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Bolin Creek | $1,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Environmental Protection | 2022 |
| Monica Bill Barnes & Company | $200 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Education | 2022 |
| National Geographic | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Education & Protection | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Health Education & Support | 2022 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Land Conservancy | 2021 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Health Services | 2021 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $1,000 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Education | 2021 |
| Appalachian Trial Conservancy | $500 | Harpers Ferry, WV, US | Nature Conservation | 2021 |
| Book Harvest | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Literacy | 2021 |
| International Campaign For Tibet | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Human Rights | 2021 |
| Hl Ferguson Museum | $500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Um Jazz Foundation | $560 | Missoula, MT, US | Educational | 2021 |
| American Dance Festival | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Performing Arts Education | 2021 |
| Table Nc | $500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2021 |
| Porch Communities | $500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2021 |
| Friends Of Chapel Hill Public Library | $100 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Tricycle Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| Rocking The Boat Nyc | $2,000 | The Bronx, NY, US | Youth Education | 2021 |
| Asheville Greenworks | $500 | Asheville, NC, US | Environmental Protection | 2021 |
| Prison Mindfulness Institute | $500 | South Deerfield, MA, US | Humanitarian Education | 2021 |
| The Jane Goodall Institue For Wildlife Research Education & Conservation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Support | 2021 |
| National Women's Health Network | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Health Services | 2021 |
| Triangle Ultimate | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Community Service | 2021 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Land Conservancy | 2020 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Health Services | 2020 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $1,000 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Education | 2020 |
| Appalachian Trial Conservancy | $200 | Harpers Ferry, WV, US | Nature Conservation | 2020 |
| Book Harvest | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Literacy | 2020 |
| International Campaign For Tibet | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Human Rights | 2020 |
| Monica Bill Barnes | $500 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Education | 2020 |
| Hl Ferguson Museum | $500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $600 | Durham, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2020 |
| Ms Magazine | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Um Jazz Foundation | $500 | Missoula, MT, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Friends Of Bolin Creek | $800 | Carrboro, NC, US | Nature Conservancy | 2020 |
| American Dance Festival | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Performing Arts Education | 2020 |
| Table Nc | $1,600 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2020 |
| Porch Communities | $1,600 | Carrboro, NC, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2020 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | $100 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Mercy Corps | $100 | Portland, OR, US | Human Rights | 2018 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Land Conservancy | 2018 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | $100 | Raleigh, NC, US | Health Services | 2018 |
| American Dance Festival | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2018 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $500 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Education | 2018 |
| American Hiking Society | $50 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Environmental Education | 2018 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Conservancy | 2018 |
| Prison Mindfulness Institute | $100 | South Deerfield, MA, US | Mental Health Education | 2018 |
| American Discovery Trail | $50 | Front Royal, VA, US | Environmental Education | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Medical Aid | 2018 |
| Amnesty International | $100 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2018 |
| Audubon Society | $50 | Durham, NC, US | Nature Conservation | 2018 |
| Book Harvest | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Literacy | 2018 |
| Cambodian Childrens Fund | $500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Children's Advocacy | 2018 |
| Carolina Waterfowl | $600 | Indian Trail, NC, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2018 |
| Carter Foundation | $50 | Atlanta, GA, US | Health & Human Rights | 2018 |
| Cool Earth | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Climate Conservation | 2018 |
| Covenant House | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Aid To Homeless | 2018 |
| Friends Of Bolin Creek | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Nature Conservation | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Earth | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Conservation | 2018 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum | $500 | Fishers Island, NY, US | Historic Preservation | 2018 |
| Monica Bill Barnes | $250 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts Education | 2018 |
| Native American Rights Fund | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Native American Legal Aid | 2018 |
| Ocean Conservancy | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Ocean Conservation | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $15 | Alexandria, VA, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2018 |
| Wilderness Society | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Nature Conservation | 2018 |
| Women For Women | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Education And Support For Women | 2018 |
| World Wildlife Fund | $85 | Washington, DC, US | Wildlife Conservation | 2018 |
| $0 | , , US | 2018 | ||
| Mercy Corps | $100 | Portland, OR, US | Human Rights | 2017 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | $700 | Durham, NC, US | Land Conservancy | 2017 |
| American Dance Festival | $1,300 | Durham, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Health Care | 2017 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $2,000 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Education | 2017 |
| American Hiking Society | $200 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Environmental Education | 2017 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Conservancy | 2017 |
| Prison Mindfulness Institute | $500 | South Deerfield, MA, US | Mental Health Education | 2017 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $200 | Raleigh, NC, US | Environmental Conservancy | 2017 |
| Greenpeace | $1,200 | Washington, DC, US | Envionmental Conservancy | 2017 |
| Amnesty International | $100 | New York, NY, US | Human Rights | 2017 |
| Cambodian Childrens Fund | $500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Human Rights | 2017 |
| Int'l Campaign For Tibet | $300 | Washington, DC, US | Human Rights | 2017 |
| Interfaith Council | $100 | Carrboro, NC, US | Hunger | 2017 |
| Monica Bill Barnes | $500 | New York, NY, US | Performing Arts | 2017 |
| Ms Magazine | $100 | Arlington, VA, US | Women's Rights | 2017 |
| Nat'l Museum Of Women In The Arts | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Women Artists | 2017 |
| National Womens' Health | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Womens' Health | 2017 |
| South Orange Rescue Squad | $100 | Carrboro, NC, US | Emergency Rescue | 2017 |
| Unitarian Universalist Service Committee | $100 | Cambridge, MA, US | Human Rights | 2017 |
| Wilderness Society | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Conservation | 2017 |
| Rails To Trails Conservency | $200 | Washington, DC, US | Envornmental Conservation | 2017 |
| Wunc | $100 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Public Radio | 2016 |
| Farr Academy | $100 | Cambridge, MA, US | Education Fdn | 2016 |
| Food And Water Watch | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Human Rights | 2016 |
| Mercy Corps | $100 | Portland, OR, US | Human Rights | 2016 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | $500 | Durham, NC, US | Land Conservancy | 2016 |
| Nc Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $100 | Cary, NC, US | Health Research | 2016 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | $100 | Raleigh, NC, US | Health Services | 2016 |
| International Planned Parenthood Foundation | $100 | New York, NY, US | Health Education | 2016 |
| American Dance Festival | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Performing Arts | 2016 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | $2,000 | Lander, WY, US | Environmental Education | 2016 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $500 | Decatur, GA, US | Civil Rights Legal Action | 2016 |
| American Hiking Society | $100 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Environmental Education | 2016 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | $100 | Durham, NC, US | Social Service | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Healthcare Education And Services | 2016 |
| Rails To Trails Conservancy | $100 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Conservancy | 2016 |
| Prison Mindfulness Institute | $500 | South Deerfield, MA, US | Mental Health Education | 2016 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | $500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Environmental Conservancy | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 56-2169788 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1615 HOMESTEAD RD Chapel Hill, NC 27516-9064 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Marian Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/treas | Helen Davidson |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Richard Tapper |
Forms 990-PF
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