Private foundation · EIN 71-0899914 · McLean, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ethel Cox Marden Charitable Foundation

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 2023 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $150K total, median $75K. 50% of grants stayed in Virginia. Stated restrictions: Charitable donations are primarily focused to benefit environmental and preservation causes and other Section 501(C)(3) charitable causes in accordance with Internal Revenue Code tax law.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
2
$150K
Median grant
$75K
Stays in VA
50%
of grants
Deadline
See below
In accordance with the Ethel Cox Marden
Assets
$1.6M

How to apply

Contact: Joan Smith, 666 Tintagel Lane, McLean, Va, 5712789457, joans666@cox.net Deadlines: In accordance with the Ethel Cox Marden Char Fdn policy Restrictions: Charitable donations are primarily focused to benefit environmental and preservation causes and other Section 501(C)(3) charitable causes in accordance with Internal Revenue Code tax law.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgrWarwick, RICharitable contribution$125K
Tintagel Charitable FoundationMcLean, VACharitable contribution$25K

By state: Rhode Island 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Ethel Cox Marden Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in McLean, Virginia, administered in care of Ethel Cox Marden, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ethel Cox Marden Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Ethel Cox Marden Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $150K across 2 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Ethel Cox Marden Charitable Foundation give?

Rhode Island (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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