Richard E & Nancy P Marriott Foundation
The Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation is a private family foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland, established in 1996. The foundation is dedicated to uplifting communities through strong, innovative partnerships, with a primary focus on the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$61.6M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+6.3% YoY
Grant Count
147
+14600.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-99.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The foundation is dedicated to uplifting communities in Washington, D.C. through strong, innovative partnerships, with a mission to help support organizations to increase education and human services.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education: Early childhood education, mentoring, and youth leadership programs
- Human Services: Organizations offering relief from hunger and homelessness, health and wellness programs, and gainful employment opportunities for vulnerable youth and adults
The foundation emphasizes helping youth secure a promising future and supporting nonprofit organizations that create opportunities for vulnerable populations to lead healthy lives.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Grants typically range from $1,000 to $50,000, with first-time applicants recommended to request $5,000-$10,000.
Review Cycle
- Fall decision-making cycle with a typical decision time of 2-3 months
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (primary focus)
- Montgomery County, Maryland
- Utah
- New Hampshire
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: Approximately $62.1 million (as of 2023)
- Annual Grants: $4.0 million (2023)
- Total Revenues: $8.6 million (2023)
- Total Expenses: $4.96 million (2023)
- Expense Ratio: 57.7% of total revenue spent on programs
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,564,173 | $62,075,949 | $57,185,288 |
| Revenue | $9,944,573 | $8,608,565 | $15,330,809 |
| Expenses | $5,180,852 | $4,963,558 | $4,857,293 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,812,259 | $4,439,390 | $4,511,235 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,642,528 | $6,269,392 | $10,029,926 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,640,714 | $4,706,833 | $4,431,434 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Richard E & Nancy P Marriott Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Richard E. Marriott – President and Director
- Nancy P. Marriott – Director
- Nancie Lynch – CEO, Treasurer, and Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD E MARRIOTT | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| NANCY P MARRIOTT | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| RALPH W HARDY JR | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/4) | 0.1 | — |
| NANCIE LYNCH | CEO/TREASURER/SECRETARY | 15 | $150,624 |
| JIM POULOS | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 0.8 | $20,000 |
| TOM DIGENNO | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 7 | $70,509 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Marriott Foundations (including this foundation) announced a $100 million gift to Mayo Clinic for healthcare transformation
Marriott foundations give $100 million to Mayo Clinic for healthcare transformationThe Marriott family donated $25 million to launch a hospitality institute at the University of Utah
Marriott foundations give $100 million to Mayo Clinic for healthcare transformationThe foundation has provided grant support to organizations such as SOME (So Others Might Eat) for programs building pathways to success
Building Pathways to Success: Marriott Foundation Grant - SOME (So OthersSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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