Mars Hill Foundation
Mars Hill Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Carlsborg, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $141K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $226.
Mars Hill Foundation at a glance
In short: Mars Hill Foundation gave $76K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $38K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $76,000
- +6.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $38,000
- +6.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $38,000
- Total assets
- $141,338
- -36.9% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Washington (92% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Mars Hill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Messages of God's Love ($70K). Together the top 2 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2020) to $76K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Messages of God's Love Federal Way, WA | GENERA | $70,000 |
| Rock International Greenville, SC | Translation | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $141,338 | $226 | $82,780 | $76,000 | 2 | $82,780 | $226 |
| 2020 | $223,874 | $1,216 | $84,022 | $71,200 | 2 | — | $1,216 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mars Hill Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
J. Yvonne McDonald
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Theodore J. McDonald
Director & Cha
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David L. McDonald
Program Chai
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Mars Hill Foundation
How much does Mars Hill Foundation give each year?
Mars Hill Foundation gave $76K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $71K across 2 grants.
How large is Mars Hill Foundation?
Mars Hill Foundation reported $141K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $226.
What is Mars Hill Foundation?
Mars Hill Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Carlsborg, WA. It holds $141K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Mars Hill Foundation operate?
Mars Hill Foundation has awarded grants in South Carolina, Washington.
What is Mars Hill Foundation's EIN?
Mars Hill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3421221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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