Marais Des Cygnes Society
Marais Des Cygnes Society is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Butler, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it made $278K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $29K.
Marais Des Cygnes Society at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,050,820
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $270,986
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $278,372
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $331,017
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,050,820 | $270,986 | $331,017 | $278,372 | $28,695 | $151,160 |
| 2023 | $3,131,011 | $268,979 | $351,604 | $219,271 | $42,508 | $155,135 |
| 2022 | $3,215,126 | $180,711 | $395,279 | $262,555 | $43,898 | $162,175 |
| 2021 | $3,325,101 | $225,298 | $408,436 | $273,808 | $48,726 | $167,534 |
| 2020 | $3,506,270 | $260,833 | $376,402 | — | $45,335 | $166,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marais Des Cygnes Society reported a distributable amount of $151K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marais Des Cygnes Society is led by Robert Rice, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Rice
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
James Bartlett
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Culley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Roma Welch
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Celia Casolari
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marlene Wainscott
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Annette Jackson
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ryan Glatz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Melissa Phillips (2020–2021) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marais Des Cygnes Society
How large is Marais Des Cygnes Society?
Marais Des Cygnes Society reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $278K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Marais Des Cygnes Society?
Marais Des Cygnes Society is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Butler, MO. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Marais Des Cygnes Society's EIN?
Marais Des Cygnes Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3145269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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