Marmot Foundation
Marmot Foundation is a private foundation based in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports two grants totaling $2,750,000, including a $2,700,000 grant to National Philanthropic Trust Torque Foundation and a $50,000 grant to New Hope Charities Inc.
Marmot Foundation at a glance
In short: Marmot Foundation gave $2.8M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,750,000
- +38.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -95.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,375,000
- +3009.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,375,000
- Total assets
- $21,182,193
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Marmot Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. No formal application is required. The filing lists Willis H. DuPont as the contact and says proposals are preferably submitted in April and October; awards do not support individuals, scholarships, or loans.
- Review Cycle
- Proposals are preferably submitted in April and October. Determinations are made in May and November.
- Deadline
- Proposals are preferably submitted in April and October.
- Contact
Application contact: Willis H Dupont
Mailing address: PO Box 323, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Phone: (202) 255-2600
Website: https://marmots.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marmot Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust Torque Foundation ($2.7M). Together the top 2 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 184 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 2% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marmot Foundation gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $965K (2020) to $2.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Torque Foundation Jenkintown, PA | General/Educational | $2,700,000 |
| New Hope Charities Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General/Educational | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,182,193 | $1,455,185 | $2,954,642 | $2,750,000 | 2 | $2,750,000 | $1,263,437 | $2,059,143 |
| 2023 | $22,656,676 | $1,077,130 | $2,189,209 | $1,990,000 | 45 | $1,990,000 | $885,457 | $1,692,571 |
| 2022 | $23,760,729 | $725,886 | $2,238,777 | $2,050,000 | 44 | $2,050,000 | $815,248 | $1,706,107 |
| 2021 | $25,273,620 | $1,828,287 | $2,496,895 | $2,100,000 | 42 | $2,100,000 | $1,659,819 | $2,048,860 |
| 2020 | $25,932,228 | $-1,509,161 | $1,176,407 | $965,000 | 51 | — | $532,999 | $1,742,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marmot Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for Marmot Foundation. New Hope Charities Inc., a 2024 grantee, describes its mission as strengthening disadvantaged communities through programs and collaborations that help individuals and families build skills, with the goal of fostering sustainable families and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported two grants totaling $2,750,000. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $2,700,000, with a median grant of $1,375,000. The largest grants were $2,700,000 to National Philanthropic Trust Torque Foundation in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, for general/educational purposes, and $50,000 to New Hope Charities Inc. in West Palm Beach, Florida, for general/educational purposes.
The foundation reported 45 grants totaling $1,990,000 in 2023 and 44 grants totaling $2,050,000 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Willis H. DuPont as chairman and Lammot J. DuPont, Miren Dea DuPont, and Miren DuPont Sanchez as trustees.
Marmot Foundation is led by Willis H. Dupont, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Willis H. Dupont
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lammot J. Dupont
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miren Dea Dupont
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miren Dupont Sanchez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles F. Gummey Jr. (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marmot Foundation
How much does Marmot Foundation give each year?
Marmot Foundation gave $2.8M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 45 grants.
How large is Marmot Foundation?
Marmot Foundation reported $21.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marmot Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for Marmot Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marmot Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Marmot Foundation make grants?
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 2% to recipients in Florida.
What is Marmot Foundation's EIN?
Marmot Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6022487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marmot Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Marmot Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marmot-foundation-morg_66644684b8994d44b4d9fd8e6a08cbce
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