Private foundation · EIN 52-2205133 · Great Falls, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $1.4M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$2.8M
Median grant
$1.4M
Stays in VA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Johns Hopkins Ataxia CenterBaltimore, MDJohns hopkins university - funding of johns hopkins ataxia center - 2026-2030$2.2M
Medstar National Rehabilitation HospitalWashington, DC4-year peer mentor and wellness program challenge grant for spinal cord injured patients$561K

By state: Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Great Falls, Virginia, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 2 grants, a median of $1.4M.

Where does Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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