Mariel Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker TRAVERSE CITY, MI EIN: 38-3334050

Mariel Foundation is a private foundation based in Traverse City, Michigan, established in 1997. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a volunteer-led board of directors.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$701K

+6.1% YoY

Grant Count

27

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$26K

+6.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports a diverse range of subject areas including:

  • Arts and culture
  • Performing arts
  • Museums
  • Education
  • Higher education
  • Environment
  • Natural resources
  • Land resources
  • Human services
  • Family services
  • Child welfare
  • Youth development

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation provides funding to various cities and states across the United States, including locations in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, New York, and other states.

Grant Distribution by State

13states
+5 more states

Cities

AkwesasneArlingtonBay CityBellaireBostonBoulderBrunswickDenverFlorenceGlen ArborGreenwood VillageInterlochenLancasterLansingLelandLos AngelesMuskegonN Traverse CityNaplesOcean Shores

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • Total assets (2024): $9,812,285
  • Total assets (2023): $19,000,000 (approximately)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets———
Revenue———
Expenses———
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$175K$351K$526K$701K31 grants202128 grants202227 grants202327 grants202427 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Water 1st$135KTrout Unlimited$100KLeelanau Conservancy$74KMote Marine Laboratory A…$66KInland Seas Education As…$54KInterlochen Center for t…$50KAfraid of Bear-American …$35KGroundwork Ctr for Resil…$31K20Fathoms$23KNational Writers Series$19K

Grant Size Distribution

140 grants across all recorded years

114<$50K23$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Water 1st ($135,000), Trout Unlimited ($100,000), Leelanau Conservancy ($73,550).

RecipientPurposeAmount
20Fathoms Traverse City, MICharitable$22,500
FLOW Traverse City, MICharitable$3,500
Glen Arbor Arts Center Glen Arbor, MICharitable$3,000
Grand Traverse Regional Community F Traverse City, MICharitable$2,500
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conser N Traverse City, MICharitable$5,000
Groundwork Ctr for Resilient Comm Traverse City, MICharitable$30,750
Heart of the Lakes Ctr for Land Bay City, MICharitable$1,250
Inland Seas Education Assoc Suttons Bay, MICharitable$53,500
Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen, MICharitable$50,000
Leelanau Conservancy Leland, MICharitable$73,550

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is led by a volunteer board with no paid staff:

  • Nancy L Hoagland, President
  • James H Hoagland, Vice President
  • Anne H Magoun, Secretary
  • John T Hoagland, Director
  • Andrew H Magoun, Director
  • Chelsea C Hoagland, Director
  • Whitney Edwards, Director

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Nancy L HoaglandPresident1—
James H HoaglandVice President1—
Anne H MagounSecretary4—
John T HoaglandDirector1—
Andrew H MagounDirector1—
Chelsea C HoaglandVice President1—
Whitney EdwardsDirector1—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 6461, Traverse City, MI 49696-6461

Telephone: 231-632-6233

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mariel Foundation fund?

The foundation supports a diverse range of subject areas including: • Arts and culture • Performing arts • Museums • Education • Higher education • Environment • Natural resources • Land resources • Human services • Family services • Child welfare • Youth development

How do I apply for a grant from Mariel Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving (2023): $741,000 • Total giving (2024): $660,847 • Median grant amount: $15,000 • Maximum grant amount: $100,000 • Number of grants (2023): 27 **Financial Metrics:** • Total expenses (most recent year): $768,039 • Total revenue (most recent year): $673,327

Where does Mariel Foundation make grants?

The foundation provides funding to various cities and states across the United States, including locations in Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Michigan, New York, and other states.

What size grants does Mariel Foundation award?

In 2025, Mariel Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $701K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Mariel Foundation's EIN?

Mariel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3334050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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