Mars Family Foundation Inc

FRANKLIN, WI EIN: 47-2723514

Mars Family Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FRANKLIN, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $289K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$289K

+40.5% YoY

Grant Count

23

-23.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+83.3% YoY

About Mars Family Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Mars Family Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FRANKLIN, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $289K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

ARLINGTONCOLUMBIADARIENDELAFIELDDELIFIELDDEPEREEAST TROYEAU CLAIREELKHORNEUSTISFRANKLINFRANKSVILLEGERMANTOWNGRAND RAPIDSGREENDALEGREENWOODHALES CORNERSKAPAAKILAUEAMADISON

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$72K$145K$217K$289K4 grants20192 grants202013 grants202130 grants202230 grants202323 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CHARITYEZ INC$75KCHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WI…$59KMILWAUKEE YOUTH THEATER …$20KMAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION O…$19KBLUE LOTUS$15KMARCUS CENTER FOR PERFOR…$13KCORNERSTONE OF GRACE$10KTHE HARRY AND ROSE SAMSO…$10KKAUAI ANIMAL EDUCATION C…$10KSIEBERT LUTHERAN FOUNDAT…$10K

Grant Size Distribution

98 grants across all recorded years

94<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Charityez Inc ($75,000), Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc ($59,260), Milwaukee Youth Theater Inc ($20,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
703 WARRIORS ARLINGTON, VAONLINE GRANT COMPLETED$2,500
A DOLL LIKE ME INC NEW BERLIN, WIPERSONLIZED DOLLS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND MEDICAL NEEDS$5,000
ATK MINISTRIES INC NEW BERLIN, WICONCERT SERIES$2,500
BLOOM360 LEARNING COMMUNITY INC EAST TROY, WIPLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT$8,207
BLUE LOTUS WEST BEND, WIMOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR$15,000
BLUE LOTUS FARM RETREAT CENTER WEST BEND, WIGIVEN AT FISH TANK$4,400
CHARITYEZ INC FRANKLIN, WIPROGRAM SUPPORT$75,000
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN INC MILWAUKEE, WICHILDREN MIRACLE NETWORK MARATHON AND IT EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN ON THE CANCER UNIT$59,260
CORNERSTONE OF GRACE WATERTOWN, WIFEES FOR MENTAL HEALTH OF WOMEN$10,000
FAITH HOPE LOVE INC RACINE, WIGIVEN AT FISH TANK EVENT$1,800

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
SEAN MARSPresident0.3
BRANDI MARSVice President0.1
SEAN MARSTreasurer
DENNIS AXELSONSecretary0.1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mars Family Foundation Inc?

Mars Family Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FRANKLIN, WI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Mars Family Foundation Inc operate?

Mars Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Mars Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Mars Family Foundation Inc awarded 23 grants totaling $289K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Mars Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Mars Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2723514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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