St Marys Council No 1470 Charities
St Marys Council No 1470 Charities is a private foundation based in Leonardtown, Maryland. It supports local Christian charities and Catholic education, and its 2025 grants went primarily to recipients in Maryland.
St Marys Council No 1470 Charities at a glance
In short: St Marys Council No 1470 Charities gave $56K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Maryland. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,363
- +228.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +144.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,562
- +34.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $48,557
- -27.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to St Marys Council No 1470 Charities
- 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: PO Box 152, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Phone: (301) 862-1999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who St Marys Council No 1470 Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Father Andrew White ($18K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 5% to recipients in New Hampshire, and 2% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is St Marys Council No 1470 Charities open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $56K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Father Andrew White Leonardtown, MD | Catholic Education | $18,300 |
| St Aloysius Church Leonardtown, MD | Catholic Education | $9,313 |
| Mother Catherine Academy Mechanicsville, MD | Catholic Education | $3,000 |
| Little Sisters of St Francis Danville, NH | Support Catholic Prayer | $3,000 |
| Maryland Citizens for the Arts Baltimore, MD | Support the Arts | $3,000 |
| Heavenly Presents Leonardtown, MD | Catholic Eduation | $2,600 |
| Center for Life Enrichment Hollywood, MD | To Support Individuals with Disabilities | $2,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| St Marys Ryken High School Leonardtown, MD | Catholic Education | $2,500 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Center of Somd Lexington Park, MD | To Support Pregnant Women | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,557 | $77,575 | $96,283 | $56,363 | 22 | $2,512 |
| 2024 | $67,265 | $111,000 | $56,079 | $17,161 | 9 | $539 |
| 2023 | $12,344 | $24,200 | $48,199 | $46,538 | 25 | — |
| 2022 | $36,343 | $1,000 | $23,872 | $23,122 | 15 | — |
| 2021 | $59,215 | — | $900 | $19,650 | 13 | — |
| 2020 | $50,565 | $25,080 | $24,163 | $22,538 | 15 | — |
| 2019 | $68,635 | $48,880 | $48,883 | $46,758 | 20 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St Marys Council No 1470 Charities reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
On its 2024 filing, the foundation described its direct charitable activity as “supporting local Christian charities and Catholic education.” Its 2025 grants included support for Catholic schools and churches, arts, people with disabilities, seminarians, pregnant women, and vocations.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Mother Catherine Academy says it operates an elementary and/or junior high school with a curriculum that includes religious education. Maryland Citizens for the Arts says it works to increase public recognition and support of the arts and their role in education, quality of life, and Maryland’s economic vitality. Special Olympics Maryland describes its work as providing sports, health promotion, and leadership programs for people with intellectual disabilities and building inclusive communities. Hospice of St. Mary’s says it supports the charitable, educational, and scientific purposes of the hospice program at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad describes its mission as providing emergency medical or rescue services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $56,363. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $18,300, with a median of $1,500. Its largest awards included $18,300 to Father Andrew White for Catholic education and $9,313 to St. Aloysius Church for Catholic education, both in Leonardtown. Other grants included $3,000 each to Mother Catherine Academy and Maryland Citizens for the Arts; $2,500 to Center for Life Enrichment to support individuals with disabilities; and $2,000 to CareNet Pregnancy Center of Southern Maryland to support pregnant women. The foundation also gave $500 each to Special Olympics Maryland, Hospice of St. Mary’s, and Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Eugene Lewis is listed as treasurer on the 2025 filing.
St Marys Council No 1470 Charities's only listed officer is Eugene Lewis, Treasurer on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eugene Lewis
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 St Marys Council No 1470 Charities
How much does St Marys Council No 1470 Charities give each year?
St Marys Council No 1470 Charities gave $56K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 9 grants.
What is St Marys Council No 1470 Charities's typical grant size?
St Marys Council No 1470 Charities's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,562, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from St Marys Council No 1470 Charities that year got $1K on average.
Where does St Marys Council No 1470 Charities give grants?
St Marys Council No 1470 Charities gives mostly in Maryland: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Leonardtown, MD (8 grants) and Hollywood, MD (2 grants).
Does St Marys Council No 1470 Charities give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on St Marys Council No 1470 Charities's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Catholic Education" (5 grants).
Who are St Marys Council No 1470 Charities's largest grantees?
St Marys Council No 1470 Charities's largest 2025 grantees include Father Andrew White ($18,300), St Aloysius Church ($9,313) and Mother Catherine Academy ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is St Marys Council No 1470 Charities?
St Marys Council No 1470 Charities reported $49K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $78K.
What does St Marys Council No 1470 Charities fund?
On its 2024 filing, the foundation described its direct charitable activity as “supporting local Christian charities and Catholic education.” Its 2025 grants included support for Catholic schools and churches, arts, people with disabilities, seminarians, pregnant women, and vocations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from St Marys Council No 1470 Charities?
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 ↑
How much is St Marys Council No 1470 Charities required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, St Marys Council No 1470 Charities reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is St Marys Council No 1470 Charities's EIN?
St Marys Council No 1470 Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1109715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does St Marys Council No 1470 Charities accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). St Marys Council No 1470 Charities funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/st-marys-council-no-1470-charities-morg_7df59881832749619d647b7df3c3d7e0
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