Private foundation · EIN 52-1953832 · Bethesda, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard E and Nancy P Marriott Foundation Inc

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Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 169 grants paid, $5.3M total, median $15K. 15% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
169
$5.3M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MD
15%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$68M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 169 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Building Bridges Across the RiverWashington, DCMission related operations$200K
Briya Public Charter SchoolWashington, DCMission related operations$175K
Cityworks DCWashington, DCMission related operations ($150,000) and the dme research "impact of participation in career academies and career and technical education…$175K
Children's Law CenterWashington, DCMission related operations ($50,000) and the partnership with mamatoto village ($125,000)$172K
House of RuthWashington, DCThe kidspace child and family development center$150K
Mamatoto VillageWashington, DCMission related operations$150K
Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care IncWashington, DCThe nurse family partnership (nfp) home visiting program$150K
Inspired Child a Program of Dumbarton Arts & EducationWashington, DCInspired child's mission related operations$145K
The Platform of Hope a Project of Social Good FundWashington, DCMission related operations$125K
Identity IncGaithersburg, MDWorkforce development and young adult programs$120K
Best Buddies International IncMiami, FLMission related operations$100K
Kipp DCWashington, DCThe kipp forward program$100K
Horton's KidsWashington, DCMission related operations$98K
Martha's TableWashington, DCMission related operations$98K
Capita Social IncGreenville, SCThe family policy lab$98K
Building Bridges Across the RiverWashington, DCEmergency mission related operations funding$98K
Children's Law CenterWashington, DCThe transformational campaign$98K
Reach Education IncWashington, DCMission related operations$95K
The Literacy LabWashington, DCMission related operations$75K
Washington Area Womens FoundationWashington, DCThe early care and education funders collaborative$75K
Appletree InstituteWashington, DCMission related operations$73K
Brookings InstitutionWashington, DCThe dmv monitor project$73K
Little Lights Urban MinistriesWashington, DCMission related operations$72K
NafNew York, NYThe washington, dc career academy mission related operations$72K
Miriam's KitchenWashington, DCMission related operations$65K
The Family Place IncWashington, DCMission related operations$63K
Easter Seals Serving DC MD Va IncSilver Spring, MDEarly childhood education programs$63K
EmpoweredWashington, DCMission related operations$60K
DC Central Kitchen IncBoston, MATraining programs for young adults and mothers of young children$58K
Urban Alliance FoundationWashington, DCProgramming to support urban alliance alumni$58K
University of Maryland College Park FoundationCollege Park, MDThe do good institute to support the graduate certificate in nonprofit leadership and management$53K
A Wider CircleKensington, MDThe bulk donation program$50K
DC Policy CenterWashington, DCDeveloping a comprehensive report providing an in-depth view of both the strengths and gaps within d.c.s current career-building ecosystem$50K
Greater Washington Community FoundationWashington, DCThe nonprofit scenario planning fund$50K
National Ability CenterPark City, UTNational ability centers campaign for a future of possibility$48K
Capita Social IncGreenville, SCBuilding a next-generation child care policy$48K
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study ProgramTakoma Park, MDThe corporate work study program (cwsp)$48K
Genesys WorksWashington, DCMission related operations$48K
Year Up IncWashington, DCNcr programming$48K
New FuturesWashington, DCMission related operations$48K
Per Scholas IncSilver Spring, MDThe it job training program$48K
Spark the JourneyWashington, DCMission related operations$48K
Urban Ed IncWashington, DCProgramming for youth and women$48K
Jubilee Jobs IncWashington, DCWork force development programs and the digital navigator program$48K
EmpoweredWashington, DCMission related operations$45K
Generation HopeWashington, DCThe next generation academy & career services$40K
On-Ramps to CareersWashington, DCMission related operations$40K
The Training Source IncSeat Pleasant, MDMission related operations$40K
Reading PartnersWashington, DCMission related operations$38K
Bridges From School to Work IncBethesda, MDMission related operations$38K
DC ScoresWashington, DCThe junior scores program$35K
District of Columbia Students Construction Trades Foundation IncWashington, DCFor cte program and internships$35K
Educare DCWashington, DCMission related operations$35K
Homeless Children's Playtime ProjectWashington, DCMission related operations$35K
LA Cocina Va Dba Kitchen of PurposeArlington, VAMission related operations$35K
Multicultural Spanish Speaking Association (msspa)Washington, DCCapacity-building efforts$35K
Pathways to Housing DCWashington, DCMission related operations$33K
Bellwether Education Partners Inc (DC Postsecondary Success Collaborative)Washington, DCMission related operations to include summit and role-specific professional learning communities$30K
Jubilee JumpstartWashington, DCMission related operations$30K
Restaurant Association Metropolitan WashingtonWashington, DCHosting the prostart invitational in washington dc$30K

By state: District of Columbia 90 · Maryland 26 · Utah 22 · South Carolina 4 · Florida 1 · Massachusetts 5

About this foundation

Richard E and Nancy P Marriott Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of Nancie Lynch, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Richard E and Nancy P Marriott Foundation Inc 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 Richard E and Nancy P Marriott Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $5.3M across 169 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Richard E and Nancy P Marriott Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (90 grants), Maryland (26 grants), Utah (22 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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