Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Easton, Maryland. Its stated purpose is charitable grantmaking: honoring Marcia Brady Tucker’s legacy and encouraging philanthropy among its members.
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc gave $491K across 101 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $490,925
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,861
- +49.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $10,719,030
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (20 of 101, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Grant requests are member-directed and considered by the board. The website’s instructions call for member and agency forms, a project budget, an agency budget or brief financial statement with a narrative, and evidence of 501(c)(3) status. Members are asked to submit completed grant forms at least 30 days before a board meeting.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1149, Easton, MD 21601
Phone: (410) 310-2986
Website: https://mbtf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Country School ($41K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
521 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 519 grants of 521 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (18%), Maryland (14%), Colorado (14%), California (11%), and Massachusetts (8%). Listed 2024 recipients also included organizations in Georgia, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 101 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $355K (2023) to $636K (2022). In 2024 it made 101 grants totaling $491K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Country School Easton, MD | Education | $41,490 |
| Chapel of St James the Fisherman Hingham, MA | Religion | $34,165 |
| Democratism Inc New York, NY | Humanitarian | $22,850 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | HEALTH | $21,000 |
| Blue Sky Bridge Boulder, CO | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| Boulder Ballet Boulder, CO | ARTS | $20,000 |
| CAF America Alexandria, VA | Education | $20,000 |
| Colorado Judicial Institute Broomfield, CO | Education | $20,000 |
| Lupins Africa Oxford, PA | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres Hagerstown, MD | Medical | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,719,030 | $828,970 | $889,897 | $490,925 | 101 | $721,948 | $665,403 | $610,644 |
| 2023 | $10,790,136 | $877,377 | $713,657 | $355,455 | 109 | $558,526 | $735,189 | $552,785 |
| 2022 | $10,614,078 | $1,326,681 | $988,526 | $635,809 | 122 | $843,561 | $1,181,716 | $570,471 |
| 2021 | $10,267,356 | $1,599,411 | $651,599 | $382,660 | 82 | $501,430 | $1,449,243 | $635,544 |
| 2020 | $9,324,098 | $364,840 | $664,162 | $443,904 | 107 | — | $239,338 | $557,474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $611K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is charitable grantmaking in honor of Marcia Brady Tucker’s legacy and to encourage philanthropy among its members. Its 2024 grants included awards categorized for education, religion, humanitarian purposes, health, arts, medical purposes, and conservation.
The supported organizations describe a range of work. The Country School says it provides a challenging K–8 program in a nurturing environment, with small classes, individual attention, and outstanding teachers. Boulder Ballet says it creates dance performances and educational initiatives to enrich human connections through the arts. Portland Trails describes work to expand and enhance its trail network and promote connectivity and sustainability. Sogorea Te’ Land Trust describes its work as facilitating the return of Indigenous land to Indigenous people through rematriation, cultural revitalization, and land restoration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 101 grants totaling $490,925. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $41,490, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed awards included $41,490 to The Country School for education; $34,165 to Chapel of St James the Fisherman for religion; $22,850 to Democratism Inc for humanitarian purposes; and $21,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for health. Other listed awards included $20,000 each to Boulder Ballet, Colorado Judicial Institute, Portland Trails, and several organizations categorized for humanitarian, education, medical, or conservation purposes.
The foundation’s policies say members participate in evaluating and selecting grantees, and its website says grants are made only on the foundation’s own initiative. Member-directed requests are presented to the board for a vote; the foundation also has a member-match program for members’ charitable contributions. Its policy sets a minimum grant of $2,000 except for member-match grants, prohibits grants to individuals, and limits recipients to 501(c)(3) organizations. Grants are payable over no more than three years. The policy gives priority to grants intended to create leverage or a multiplying effect within a limited period, rather than to annual operations, with member-match grants excepted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elisa Chute as president, Olivia Tucker Amato as vice president, David M. Randell Jr. as treasurer, and Noah Tucker as secretary. It also lists Tracy L. Royston as administrator and Marcia Boogaard, Luther Tucker, Elizabeth Stoehr, Sarah Hanna, and Amy Stoehr as directors.
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc is led by Elisa Chute, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elisa Chute
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Stoehr
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marcia Boogaard
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne Coyle
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Luther Tucker
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sarah Hanna
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Amy Stoehr
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jojo Sanders
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Toinette Tucker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Will Randell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Tracy L. Royston
Administrator
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $95K (2024)
David M. Randell Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Noah Tucker
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Olivia Tucker Amato
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Emily Bernstein (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Naomi Gerwin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nick Sanders (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Desmond Alvarado (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara B. Randell (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Carlos Alvarado (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Helen Gray (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Tucker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tiffany Alvarado McKenna (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nick Tucker (2021) — Director
- Former: Nik Lesch (2021) — Director
- Former: Gay Tucker (2020) — Director
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 $95K, to Tracy L Royston (Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc
How much does Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc give each year?
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc gave $491K across 101 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $355K across 109 grants.
What is Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,861, across 101 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc give grants?
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (14%) and Colorado (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Washington, DC (11 grants), Cincinnati, OH (11 grants) and Portland, ME (6 grants).
Does Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 101 grants with a stated purpose on Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (30 grants), "Education" (25 grants) and "Arts" (12 grants).
Who are Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Country School ($41,490), Chapel of St James the Fisherman ($34,165) and Democratism Inc ($22,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc?
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $722K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $611K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is charitable grantmaking in honor of Marcia Brady Tucker’s legacy and to encourage philanthropy among its members. Its 2024 grants included awards categorized for education, religion, humanitarian purposes, health, arts, medical purposes, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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