Marquez Foundation
Marquez Foundation is a private foundation based in Vienna, Virginia. It reported 21 grants totaling $79,866 in 2024 and describes direct charitable activity supporting a soup kitchen in Jaén, Cajamarca, Peru.
Marquez Foundation at a glance
In short: Marquez Foundation gave $80K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,866
- -32.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,803
- -45.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,639
- -96.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (62% 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 Marquez Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1284 Serenty Woods Lane, Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: (571) 223-4516
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marquez Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Devotion to Children ($13K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 14% to Oregon, 7% to California, 4% to New York, and 3% to Maryland. The filing also reports direct charitable activity in Jaén, Cajamarca, Peru.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marquez Foundation gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $118K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Devotion to Children Reston, VA | General | $12,500 |
| Vet Voice Foundation Portland, OR | General | $11,500 |
| Barter Theatre Abingdon, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Loudon and Norther Faquier Counties Leesburg, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Investigative Studio Inc Greenbrae, CA | General | $5,000 |
| The Gupta Family Foundation Herndon, VA | General | $5,000 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | General | $3,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council Bethesda, MD | General | $2,575 |
| George Mason University Foundation Fairfax, VA | General | $2,500 |
| The Origins Project Phoenix, AZ | General | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,639 | $51,680 | $97,507 | $79,866 | 21 | $97,400 | $1,174 |
| 2023 | $47,466 | $179,320 | $139,501 | $117,545 | 17 | $134,227 | $2,563 |
| 2022 | $7,647 | $103,000 | $97,690 | $91,635 | 24 | $94,788 | $393 |
| 2021 | $2,337 | $124,500 | $124,222 | $99,405 | 12 | $123,921 | $441 |
| 2020 | $2,059 | $37,000 | $38,265 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marquez Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as “FEED THE HUNGRY/SOUP KITCHEN - MARISCAL URETA 1395, JAEN, CAJAMARCA, PERU.”
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate some of the work supported. Devotion to Children says it helps economically challenged families access quality childcare and educational programs for young children. All Ages Read Together describes its work as providing free preschool in communities for children in need. The George Mason University Foundation says it administers private gifts for the benefit of the university.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $79,866 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,500, with a median of $2,500. Its largest reported grants included Devotion to Children in Reston, Virginia ($12,500); Vet Voice Foundation in Portland, Oregon ($11,500); Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia ($10,000); Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties in Leesburg, Virginia ($10,000); and Investigative Studio Inc. in Greenbrae, California ($5,000). Other listed recipients included The Gupta Family Foundation ($5,000), James Madison University ($3,500), and George Mason University Foundation ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dario O Marquez Jr as president and Jacqueline W Marquez as executive director.
Marquez Foundation is led by Dario O. Marquez Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dario O. Marquez Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline W. Marquez
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Marquez Foundation
How much does Marquez Foundation give each year?
Marquez Foundation gave $80K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 17 grants.
What is Marquez Foundation's typical grant size?
Marquez Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,803, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marquez Foundation give grants?
Marquez Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (14%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Leesburg, VA (2 grants), Herndon, VA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Marquez Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marquez Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marquez Foundation's largest grantees?
Marquez Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Devotion to Children ($12,500), Vet Voice Foundation ($11,500) and Barter Theatre ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marquez Foundation?
Marquez Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marquez Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as “FEED THE HUNGRY/SOUP KITCHEN - MARISCAL URETA 1395, JAEN, CAJAMARCA, PERU.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marquez Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marquez Foundation's EIN?
Marquez Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3392252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marquez 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Marquez Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marquez-foundation-morg_602607c3f2ff408a8f412da9e973cc3f
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