Marian Foundation
The Marian Foundation is a private foundation based in Powell, Ohio. It supports area service organizations through grants for educational, scientific, religious, and charitable programs.
Marian Foundation at a glance
In short: Marian Foundation gave $1.6M across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $82K), mostly in Ohio. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,633,469
- +1296.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $81,673
- +1226.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marian Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing listed a request form and required proof of tax-exempt status, information about the organization, the reason for the request, and the amount requested. It also stated that awards were restricted to tax-exempt charitable organizations, generally capped at $10,000 per request, with larger amounts possible with board approval. These are historical instructions, not current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- The filing listed February 1 for requests to be acted on by April 30. That cycle is past.
- Deadline
- The filing listed February 1 for requests to be acted on by April 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Marian Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 21748, Columbus, OH 43221
Phone: (614) 873-1377
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Marian Foundation
Who Marian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 96 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marian Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $259K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1186% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2023) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus Columbus, OH | Program Support | $1,498,169 |
| St Mary Madalene Church Columbus, OH | Program Support | $33,800 |
| Bishop Ready High School Columbus, OH | Program Support | $15,000 |
| St Mary Madalene School Columbus, OH | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Holy Rosary & St John Catholic Church Columbus, OH | Program Support | $10,000 |
| St Charles Preparatory School Columbus, OH | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Christ Child Society of Columbus Worthington, OH | Program Support | $6,000 |
| Join Columbus, OH | Program Support | $5,500 |
| The Desert Island Club Inc Columbus, OH | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Dominican Learning Center Columbus, OH | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $199,215 | $1,657,640 | $1,633,469 | 20 | $1,639,760 | $182,794 | $81,787 |
| 2024 | $1,458,425 | $121,164 | $139,010 | $117,000 | 19 | $117,272 | $111,915 | $81,402 |
| 2023 | $1,472,737 | $168,183 | $131,042 | $109,300 | 16 | $109,896 | $147,625 | $83,274 |
| 2022 | $1,435,596 | $180,661 | $146,913 | $127,000 | 19 | $127,410 | $111,808 | $90,798 |
| 2021 | $1,402,021 | $84,910 | $129,397 | $110,636 | 22 | — | $66,891 | $83,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to aid and support area service organizations through grants for educational, scientific, religious, and charitable programs. Its background describes a focus on smaller qualified groups and special causes that may have difficulty gaining financial support elsewhere.
Its 2025 grants included support for religious, educational, and charitable activities. The Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus describes its mission as supporting those activities in furtherance of the Catholic Church and the Diocese. Other 2025 grantees describe work including material and educational assistance for children in need, social services for people in need, and holistic skills training for girls and women.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $1,633,469. Individual grants ranged from $1,500 to $1,498,169, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $1,498,169 to The Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus for program support. Other notable grants included $33,800 to St Mary Madalene Church, $15,000 each to Bishop Ready High School and St Mary Madalene School, and $10,000 each to Holy Rosary & St John Catholic Church and St Charles Preparatory School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephen A. Mitchell as president, Katy Coffey as secretary, and Mike Will as treasurer.
Marian Foundation is led by Stephen A. Mitchell, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen A. Mitchell
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Will
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Coffey
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patrick J. Foley (2021–2024) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Marian Foundation
How much does Marian Foundation give each year?
Marian Foundation gave $1.6M across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 19 grants.
What is Marian Foundation's typical grant size?
Marian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $81,673, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marian Foundation that year got $259K on average.
Where does Marian Foundation give grants?
Marian Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (18 grants).
Does Marian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Marian Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (20 grants).
Who are Marian Foundation's largest grantees?
Marian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus ($1,498,169), St Mary Madalene Church ($33,800) and Bishop Ready High School ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Marian Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to aid and support area service organizations through grants for educational, scientific, religious, and charitable programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marian Foundation?
The 2024 filing listed a request form and required proof of tax-exempt status, information about the organization, the reason for the request, and the amount requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Marian Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Marian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marian Foundation's EIN?
Marian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6050535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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