Market Research Foundation
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Market Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Market Research Foundation gave $16K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $16K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $16,000
- -20.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $16,000
- -20.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $11,880
- -79.4% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Market Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Americans for Limited Government Foundation ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $20K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans for Limited Government Foundation Fairfax, VA | General Support | $16,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11,880 | $427,925 | $474,196 | $16,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $57,632 | $622,000 | $642,182 | $20,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $74,100 | $624,472 | $576,105 | — | — |
About Market Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Market Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Fairfax, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Market Research Foundation is led by William Wilson, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
William Wilson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $210K (2022)
Annette Glenn
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Schmidt
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Conlin
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Hillman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $210K, to William Wilson (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Market Research Foundation
How much does Market Research Foundation give each year?
Market Research Foundation gave $16K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Market Research Foundation?
Market Research Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $428K.
What is Market Research Foundation?
Market Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Fairfax, VA. It holds $12K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Market Research Foundation operate?
Market Research Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Market Research Foundation's EIN?
Market Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4155641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 20, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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