The Kappler Marrack Foundation
The Kappler Marrack Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including health research, gun safety, music, animal rescue, public broadcasting, hunger relief, and humanitarian medical aid.
The Kappler Marrack Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kappler Marrack Foundation gave $167K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Colorado. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $166,500
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,167
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,775,624
- +116.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (10 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (62% 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 The Kappler Marrack Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kappler Marrack Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Jewish Health ($50K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 116 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Colorado recipients received 62% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in New York (14%), Washington, DC (6%), California (3%) and Pennsylvania (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kappler Marrack Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 27 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $99K (2020) to $177K (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | Fund 30 KM Research | $50,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Color Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Colorado Meth Project Inc Broomfield, CO | Rise Above Colorado | $5,000 |
| Hack Foundation W Hollywood, CA | West Brooklyn Waterfront Mutual Aid | $5,000 |
| Headstrong Foundation Woodlyn, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Integrated Family Community Services Englewood, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,775,624 | $1,139,373 | $184,137 | $166,500 | 27 | $173,775 | $134,257 | $176,959 |
| 2023 | $820,388 | $113,060 | $150,632 | $131,000 | 20 | $136,025 | $122,976 | $153,067 |
| 2022 | $857,960 | $168,504 | $192,194 | $176,500 | 31 | $181,525 | $202,615 | $144,579 |
| 2021 | $881,650 | $110,155 | $146,078 | $125,300 | 20 | $130,325 | $98,352 | $147,981 |
| 2020 | $917,573 | $116,759 | $115,864 | $98,800 | 18 | — | $136,860 | $106,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kappler Marrack Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, National Jewish Health describes its work as providing patient care, researching diseases and training healthcare professionals. Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund says it conducts research, develops evidence-based policies and advances gun safety and violence prevention.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in music and community programming (Swallow Hill Music Association), animal rescue (Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue), Colorado news and cultural programming (Public Broadcasting of Colorado), hunger and poverty relief (Share Our Strength), emergency medical aid (Médecins Sans Frontières USA), and substance-use prevention (Colorado Meth Project).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $166,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $50,000 to National Jewish Health for “Fund 30 KM Research.” Other notable grants included $10,000 to Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund and $6,000 to Robin Hood Foundation, both for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John W Kappler as director and vice president, and Philippa C Marrack as president, director and secretary.
The Kappler Marrack Foundation is led by Philippa C Marrack, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philippa C Marrack
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John W Kappler
Director & Vice President
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 The Kappler Marrack Foundation
How much does The Kappler Marrack Foundation give each year?
The Kappler Marrack Foundation gave $167K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 20 grants.
What is The Kappler Marrack Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kappler Marrack Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,167, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kappler Marrack Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Kappler Marrack Foundation give grants?
The Kappler Marrack Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Kappler Marrack Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of The Kappler Marrack Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kappler Marrack Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kappler Marrack Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Jewish Health ($50,000), Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc ($10,000) and Robin Hood Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kappler Marrack Foundation?
The Kappler Marrack Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (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 Kappler Marrack Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, National Jewish Health describes its work as providing patient care, researching diseases and training healthcare professionals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kappler Marrack Foundation?
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 Kappler Marrack Foundation's EIN?
The Kappler Marrack Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1496760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kappler Marrack Foundation 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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