Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable
Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable at a glance
In short: Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,271
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,271
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,271
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4250 Lancaster Pike Suite 150, Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (212) 493-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wyoming Community Foundation ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 57 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars all went to a recipient in Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $5.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Community Foundation Laramie, WY | General Operating | $25,271 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided for that year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $2,834 | $26,972 | $25,271 | 1 | $26,972 | $139 | $224 |
| 2023 | $24,138 | $1,002,359 | $5,852,556 | $5,809,897 | 1 | $5,829,036 | $994,229 | $236,764 |
| 2022 | $4,874,340 | $301,373 | $273,399 | $246,000 | 26 | $252,880 | $287,864 | $269,008 |
| 2021 | $4,846,364 | $340,850 | $27,157 | — | — | $2,000 | $318,166 | $301,026 |
| 2020 | $4,532,671 | $144,866 | $279,074 | $252,032 | 29 | — | $125,504 | $257,747 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable reported a distributable amount of $224 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant went to the Wyoming Community Foundation, whose stated mission is to connect people who care with causes that matter to build a better Wyoming. The grantee says it builds and preserves charitable funds established by individuals, families, corporations, and agencies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $25,271. The award was to the Wyoming Community Foundation for general operating support. The sole grant was also the smallest, largest, and median grant that year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists JACOMIEN W MARS as director and BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN TR CO OF DE as trustee.
Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brown Brothers Harriman Tr Co Of De
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Jacomien W. Mars
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Brown Brothers Harriman Tr Co of DE (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable
How much does Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable give each year?
Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.8M across 1 grant.
What does Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant went to the Wyoming Community Foundation, whose stated mission is to connect people who care with causes that matter to build a better Wyoming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable make grants?
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars all went to a recipient in Wyoming.
How much is Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable reported a distributable amount of $224 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable's EIN?
Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6869526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Forrest E Mars Jr Sheridan Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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