The J Willard and Alice S Marriott
The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Founded in 1966, it partners with nonprofit organizations to address pressing challenges and pursue transformational change, with the Washington, D.C. region as its core geographic area of grantmaking.
The J Willard and Alice S Marriott at a glance
In short: The J Willard and Alice S Marriott gave $58.7M across 101 grants in 2025 (avg $582K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,745,941
- +23.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 101
- +10000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $581,643
- -98.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $442,470,382
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The J Willard and Alice S Marriott
- 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: 7700 Old Georgetown Road 800, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (240) 956-5010
Website: https://www.jwasmarriottfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The J Willard and Alice S Marriott funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($8.0M). Together the top 10 received $33.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 32 grants of 105 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Washington, D.C. region is the Foundation’s core geographic area of grantmaking. In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were distributed as follows: District of Columbia, 30%; Maryland, 26%; Utah, 16%; Minnesota, 14%; and Ohio, 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The J Willard and Alice S Marriott gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39.0M (2021) to $58.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 101 grants totaling $58.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Marriott Family Atrium | $8,000,000 |
| Bridges from School to Work Bethesda, MD | General Operating Support | $5,050,000 |
| The University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | The J.W. Marriott, Jr. Institute - Capital | $5,000,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | The j. Willard & alice s. Marriott charitable fund | $3,950,761 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation - Marriott Disaster Relief Fund (MA Baltimore, MD | Marriott Disaster Relief Fund | $2,000,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation Bethesda, MD | Emergency Department Expansion | $1,500,000 |
| Medstar Health Research Institute Columbia, MD | DCP Sdoh Innovation and Resilience Fund | $1,250,000 |
| Unity Health Care Inc Washington, DC | Food Pharmacy | $1,075,000 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation Silver Spring, MD | General Operating Support - Family Lifestyle Program DC | $1,018,492 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation Silver Spring, MD | Early Childhood Innovation Network (Ecin) | $1,000,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $442,470,382 | $35,381,991 | $62,839,287 | $58,745,941 | 101 | $61,480,281 | $34,564,838 | $65,724,068 |
| 2024 | $434,515,462 | $34,324,113 | $51,347,617 | $47,765,897 | 1 | $50,236,170 | $33,512,268 | $61,103,182 |
| 2023 | $424,367,703 | $21,316,939 | $49,303,525 | $46,196,774 | 1 | $48,423,841 | $20,572,281 | $50,913,552 |
| 2022 | $429,136,044 | $15,532,295 | $50,238,724 | $47,279,237 | 1 | $49,344,065 | $14,799,757 | $48,126,644 |
| 2021 | $441,340,618 | $31,840,539 | $41,531,543 | $38,976,560 | 1 | $40,737,216 | $31,162,946 | $49,407,246 |
| 2020 | $442,454,034 | $13,185,067 | $46,503,584 | $44,058,879 | 1 | — | $12,541,951 | $40,509,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J Willard and Alice S Marriott reported a distributable amount of $65.7M 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
The Foundation describes its mission as fostering equitable, sustainable, and thriving communities through access and opportunity. It says its grantmaking is guided by the principles and values of founders J. Willard Marriott and Alice Sheets Marriott.
Its 2025 grants include support for healthcare, employment and workforce development, education, disaster relief, and community services. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing care, education, and research to improve health and well-being. Bridges from School to Work says it works to transform the lives of young adults with disabilities through employment. Unity Health Care says it provides health and human services to medically underserved people, regardless of ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation reported 101 grants totaling $58,745,941. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $8,000,000, with a median grant of $250,000. The largest awards included $8,000,000 to Mayo Clinic for the Marriott Family Atrium; $5,050,000 to Bridges from School to Work for general operating support; and $5,000,000 to the University of Utah for the J.W. Marriott, Jr. Institute – Capital. Other notable grants included $3,950,761 to the American Endowment Foundation for the J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Charitable Fund and $2,000,000 to the Greater Washington Community Foundation’s Marriott Disaster Relief Fund.
The Foundation also awarded $1,500,000 to Suburban Hospital Foundation for an emergency department expansion, $1,250,000 to MedStar Health Research Institute for the DCP SDOH Innovation and Resilience Fund, and $1,075,000 to Unity Health Care for a food pharmacy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mieka Wick as chief executive officer and Michelle Logsdon as chief financial officer. Trustees listed are Julie Ann Marriott, Deborah Marriott Harrison, Richard E. Marriott, J. Willard Marriott Jr., Sandra Peery Marriott Bertha, David Sheets Marriott, Ashley Samuelian, and Karen Christine Marriott.
The J Willard and Alice S Marriott is led by Mieka Wick, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mieka Wick
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$391K (2020) → $559K (2025)
David Sheets Marriott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Willard Marriott Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ann Marriott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard E. Marriott
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Peery Marriott Bertha
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Marriott Hales
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Samuelian
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Christine Marriott
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Marriott Avery
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Marriott Harrison
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Logsdon
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance → Senior Director of Finance, 2021
Senior Director of Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $265K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Debbie Marriott Harrison (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Joy Dong (2020) — Program Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $559K, to Mieka Wick (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The J Willard and Alice S Marriott
How much does The J Willard and Alice S Marriott give each year?
The J Willard and Alice S Marriott gave $58.7M across 101 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47.8M across 1 grant.
What is The J Willard and Alice S Marriott's typical grant size?
The J Willard and Alice S Marriott's median grant in 2025 was $250,000, and its average grant was $581,643, across 101 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The J Willard and Alice S Marriott give grants?
The J Willard and Alice S Marriott's top state is District of Columbia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (26%) and Utah (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (50 grants), Silver Spring, MD (8 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants) and Bethesda, MD (4 grants).
Does The J Willard and Alice S Marriott give general operating support?
Yes: 46% of The J Willard and Alice S Marriott's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 101) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Event Support" (3 grants).
Who are The J Willard and Alice S Marriott's largest grantees?
The J Willard and Alice S Marriott's largest 2025 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($8,000,000), The University of Utah ($5,880,000 across 2 grants) and Bridges from School to Work ($5,050,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The J Willard and Alice S Marriott?
The J Willard and Alice S Marriott reported $442.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The J Willard and Alice S Marriott fund?
The Foundation describes its mission as fostering equitable, sustainable, and thriving communities through access and opportunity. It says its grantmaking is guided by the principles and values of founders J. Willard Marriott and Alice Sheets Marriott. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The J Willard and Alice S Marriott?
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 The J Willard and Alice S Marriott's EIN?
The J Willard and Alice S Marriott's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6068678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The J Willard and Alice S Marriott 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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