Marines' Memorial Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to honor the legacy of military service through its programs and by its direct support of the marines' memorial association in fulfilling its mission to commemorate the sacrifices of our nation's veterans, educate the public about those sacrifices, and serve veterans of all eras, to include currently serving members of the armed forces and their families.
Marines' Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Marines' Memorial Foundation gave $500K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $500K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $1,305,909
- +152.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Marines' Memorial Foundation
- Next open deadline
- April 11, 2027 (Marines' Memorial Employee Scholarship Program)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Marines' Memorial Foundation
Who Marines' Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marines' Memorial Association ($500K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Marines' Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $500K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marines' Memorial Association San Francisco, CA | Support of MMA Marines' Events | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,305,909 | $1,296,558 | $522,899 | $500,000 | 1 | $11,839 |
| 2024 | $518,272 | $602,157 | $519,527 | $500,000 | 1 | $23,152 |
| 2023 | $481,774 | $523,239 | $530,378 | $500,000 | 1 | $10,039 |
| 2022 | $442,781 | $442,342 | $464,900 | $460,000 | 1 | $419 |
| 2021 | $514,912 | $443,879 | $182,808 | $150,000 | 1 | $331 |
About Marines' Memorial Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Marines' Memorial Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marines' Memorial Foundation is led by Ltgen Michael Roccousmcret, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ltgen Michael Roccousmcret
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Babbitt Usn
Chairman
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradford Davis
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Vollono
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Logan
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Paffrath
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl M. Taylor
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Haynes
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Nollette
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Jindal
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Lyons
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Reid
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Hartnack Usmc
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hsia
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ltcol Jeffrey Ticeusafret
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ltcol Sandy Aldersonusmcret
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maj Gen Robin Fontesusaret
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Smithusmcret
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Allen
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vadm Jody Breckenridgeuscgret
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Lt Gen Michael Rocco Usmc Ret (2021–2024) — Director, President & CEO
- Former: Maj Gen Robin Fontes Usa Ret (2024) — Director
- Former: Ryan Smith Usmc Ret (2024) — Director
- Former: Vice Adm Jody Breckenridge Uscg Re (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Lt Col Jeffrey Tice Usafret (2023) — Director
- Former: Lt Gen Michael Rocco Usmcret (2023) — Director, President & CEO
- Former: Maj Gen Robin Fontes Usaret (2023) — Director
- Former: Ryan Smith (2023) — Director
- Former: Vice Adm Jody Breckenridge Uscgret (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Christopher Homewood (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Doug Porter (2021–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: J. Barrie Graham (2021–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Mk Palmore (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Rick Hartnack (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Major General Robin Fontes Usa Ret (2022) — Director
- Former: Vice Adm Jody Breckenridge Uscg Ret (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Vadm Jody Breckenridge Uscg (2021) — 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 Marines' Memorial Foundation
How much does Marines' Memorial Foundation give each year?
Marines' Memorial Foundation gave $500K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
How large is Marines' Memorial Foundation?
Marines' Memorial Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Marines' Memorial Foundation?
Marines' Memorial Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Marines' Memorial Foundation operate?
Marines' Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Marines' Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Marines' Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5261064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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