Marine Corps Association Foundation
To provide resources and support to sustain and expand programs and activities essential to the marine corps association's (MCA) mission by engaging everyone inspired by the marine corps.
Marine Corps Association Foundation at a glance
In short: Marine Corps Association Foundation gave $201K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $201K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,995
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,995
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,995
- Total assets
- $1,159,428
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Marine Corps Association Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marine Corps Association ($201K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2023) to $201K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Corps Association Quantico, VA | Support and sustainment of marine corps gazette and leatherneck magazines | $200,995 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,159,428 | $2,830,616 | $2,755,109 | $200,995 | 1 | $64,142 |
| 2023 | $1,079,874 | $2,381,346 | $2,227,339 | $150,000 | 1 | $29,835 |
| 2022 | $977,211 | $2,003,526 | $2,038,561 | — | — | $31,091 |
| 2021 | $1,086,252 | $1,886,618 | $1,721,184 | — | — | $34,283 |
| 2020 | $820,923 | $1,616,005 | $1,507,757 | — | — | $12,376 |
About Marine Corps Association Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Marine Corps Association Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Quantico, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $201K. Net investment income was $64K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marine Corps Association Foundation is led by Ltgen Charles Chiarotti, Usmc, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 5 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ltgen Charles Chiarotti
Usmc, President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
5.5 hrs/week
$44K (2024)
Ltgen John A. Toolan Usmc Ret
Chair of the Board & Board Member
President, CEO & Chair of the Board → Chair of the Board, Director, President & CEO, 2023
Chair of the Board, Director, President & CEO → Chair of the Board & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Col Andrew O. Starr Usmc Ret
Vice President Marine Corps Assn. Foundation & Board Member
Finance Committee Chairman, Board Member, Publisher, Editor of the Marine Corps Gazette, Editor of Leatherneck Magazine & Vice President of Foundation Operations → Board Member, Director, Publisher, Editor of the Marine Corps Gazette & Vice President of Foundation Operations, 2023
Board Member, Director, Publisher, Editor of the Marine Corps Gazette & Vice President of Foundation Operations → Vice President Marine Corps Assn. Foundation & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $130K (2024)
Leeann Mitchell
Vice President Events Sponsorship & Advertising
Director of Professional E → Vice President of Events of Advertising, 2022
Vice President of Events of Advertising → Vice President Events Sponsorship & Advertising, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Angela Hillman
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Director of Finance, 2023
Director of Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $14K (2024)
Col Christopher Woodbridgeusmcret
Vice President of Publishing & Professional Development
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
Ltcol Jeff Speights Usmc Ret
Board Member
Board Member & Board Member - → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Johnston
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Stocker
Board Member
Board Member → Director, 2023
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Majgen James Kessler
Usmc & Board Member
Board Member → Usmc & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maj Thomas Craig Usmc Ret
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ariana Whittemore Ses Ret
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan H. Wood Ses Ret
General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Col Christopher Escamilla
Usmc & Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay S. Holmes Usmc Vet
Vice Chair of the Board
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ltcol Christopher J. Davis
Usmc & Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ltgen John J. Broadmeadow
Usmc & Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Martz Usmc Vet
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William T. Eichhorn Usmc Vet
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Bryan Wood (2020–2023) — General Counsel
- Former: Jay Holmes (2020–2023) — Vice Chair of the Board
- Former: Michael Martz (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tim O'Hara (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Col Bob Love Usmcrret (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: William Timothy Eichorn (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ltcol Jeff Speights (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ltcol Wendy Garrity (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ltgen Mark A. Brilakis (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Majgen Craig Crenshaw (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sgtmaj Gary Smith (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sgtmaj Robin C. Fortner (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Col Henry Henegar Iii Usmcr (2023) — Director
- Former: Majgen Jon Gallenetti Usmc Ret (2023) — Director
- Former: Sgtmaj Kim E. Davis (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Bird (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Johnna Ebel (2020–2021) — CFO
- Former: Kurt Chapman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ltgen William Mark Faulkner Usmc (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Otto Frenzel IV (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ltcol Henry Alexander Henegar Iii U. (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Majgen Jon Gallinetti Usmcrret (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bgen Joseph Composto Usmc Ret (2020) — Board Member -
- Former: Bob Love (2020) — Board Member
- Former: David Storch (2020) — Board Member -
- Former: Eduardo Gaarder (2020) — Board Member -
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 $130K, to Col Tim Mundy Usmc Ret (VP Marine Corps Assn. Foundation). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marine Corps Association Foundation
How much does Marine Corps Association Foundation give each year?
Marine Corps Association Foundation gave $201K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Marine Corps Association Foundation?
Marine Corps Association Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Marine Corps Association Foundation?
Marine Corps Association Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Quantico, VA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Marine Corps Association Foundation operate?
Marine Corps Association Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Marine Corps Association Foundation's EIN?
Marine Corps Association Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0340923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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