Grants paid in 2025
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CT | Healthy Behaviors, Healthy Learners: Promoting Health and Resilience in Safe and Sustainable School Environments | $1.7M |
| Myriad USA IncNew York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1.0M |
| Myriad USA IncNew York, NY | Pratham Education Foundation (India) | $413K |
| Local Initiatives Support CorporationNew York, NY | Chicago Neighborhoods Creative Placekeeping Partnership | $400K |
| Give2asiaSan Francisco, CA | Chinese Stomatological Association for "Smiles of Kids" - the standardization of oral healthcare education and promotion program | $333K |
| After School Matters IncChicago, IL | Community Connection grant designated for After School Matters Orleans Teen Center | $250K |
| Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL | We Rise Together: For an Equitable and Just Recovery | $250K |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago IncChicago, IL | General operating support for the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities; Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities | $200K |
| Give2asiaSan Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $167K |
| Myriad USA IncNew York, NY | ADA Dental Health Foundation (Australia) | $113K |
| Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VA | Community Connection Program - Save the Children Philippines | $105K |
| American Dental Hygienists Association Institute FChicago, IL | Healthier Smiles | $100K |
| Role Model Movement Inc NfpChicago, IL | Block Club Program | $100K |
| Myriad USA IncNew York, NY | Special Olympics Germany | $90K |
| Chicago Dental Society FoundationChicago, IL | Healthier Smiles Program | $50K |
| American National Red CrossWashington, DC | California Wildfires Relief | $25K |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago IncChicago, IL | Corporate Coalition of Chicago | $25K |
| Breakfast Program at St AndrewsAnn Arbor, MI | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Huddle Up MomsRoanoke, VA | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Minds MatterNew York, NY | General Support - NYC Branch | $10K |
| New York Spirit Charities IncNew York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Next Generation Men and Women IncAtlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $10K |
| Friends of the Chicago RiverChicago, IL | Chicago River Day | $5,000 |
By state: New York 7 · Connecticut 1 · Illinois 8 · California 2 · Virginia 2 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Mars Snacking Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Mars Snacking Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Mars Snacking Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $5.4M across 23 grants, a median of $100K.
Where does Mars Snacking Foundation give?
New York (7 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), Illinois (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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