Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway
Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway is a private foundation based in Waterbury, Vermont. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway at a glance
In short: Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway gave $78K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,343
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,917
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $481,499
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 206 Perry Lea Road, Waterbury, VT 05676
Phone: (802) 244-7375
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Quail Valley Charities ($13K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 44% to recipients in Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $73K (2023) to $136K (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quail Valley Charities Vero Beach, FL | Operations | $13,000 |
| Atlantic Classical Orchestra Fort Pierce, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Capstone Community Action Barre, VT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Green Mountain United Way Montpelier, VT | Operations | $5,000 |
| North Country Animal League Morrisville, VT | Operations | $5,000 |
| RCMA Immokalee, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| United Way of Lamoille County Morrisville, VT | Operations | $5,000 |
| VNA Hospice Foundation Vero Beach, FL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Senior Resource Association Vero Beach, FL | Operations | $3,843 |
| Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice Barre, VT | Operations | $3,500 |
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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 | $481,499 | $60,996 | $87,805 | $78,343 | 20 | $78,993 | $54,184 | $48,739 |
| 2023 | $508,308 | $28,859 | $82,876 | $72,650 | 18 | $73,300 | $21,767 | $44,444 |
| 2022 | $562,325 | $125,884 | $117,857 | $98,500 | 18 | $100,325 | $117,271 | $44,577 |
| 2021 | $554,298 | $89,930 | $138,696 | $131,000 | 17 | $131,000 | $82,234 | $53,376 |
| 2020 | $603,064 | $25,996 | $142,910 | $136,000 | 15 | — | $19,086 | $47,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as community services, economic well-being, animal welfare, older-adult services, and arts and culture. For example, Capstone Community Action describes its work as helping people achieve economic well-being and strengthening Vermont communities; North Country Animal League says it promotes compassionate relationships between humans and animals; and the Vero Beach Museum of Art describes providing cultural and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $78,343. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $13,000, with a median of $3,500.
The largest grant was $13,000 to Quail Valley Charities for operations. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Atlantic Classical Orchestra, Capstone Community Action, Green Mountain United Way, North Country Animal League, RCMA, United Way of Lamoille County, and VNA Hospice Foundation. Senior Resource Association received $3,843.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Norma Hathaway, Lynn H Bortree, and Robert Sloan as trustees.
Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn H. Bortree
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma Hathaway
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sloan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway
How much does Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway give each year?
Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway gave $78K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $73K across 18 grants.
What is Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway's typical grant size?
Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,917, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway that year got $3K on average.
Where does Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway give grants?
Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway gives mostly in Florida: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (7 grants), Morrisville, VT (2 grants), Barre, VT (2 grants) and Fort Pierce, FL (2 grants).
Does Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (20 grants).
Who are Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway's largest grantees?
Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway's largest 2024 grantees include Quail Valley Charities ($13,000), Atlantic Classical Orchestra ($5,000) and Capstone Community Action ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway?
Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway reported $481K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as community services, economic well-being, animal welfare, older-adult services, and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway?
The foundation 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 Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway's EIN?
Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6908571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Marvin L and Norma J Hathaway funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marvin-l-and-norma-j-hathaway-morg_928c2d76801649c6b4e77d65d701012d
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