The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation
The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In 2025, it made 11 grants totaling $27,000 to charitable and educational organizations, including schools, arts and cultural organizations, and service organizations.
The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation gave $27K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in District of Columbia. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,000
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,455
- -20.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $383,339
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation
- 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: 2 Wisconsin Circle, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 951-4455
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Albans School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (63%), Maryland (19%), California (9%), Iowa (6%), and Virginia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $31K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans School Washington, DC | Educational | $10,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Takoma Park, MD | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Washington National Cathedral Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Red Cross-La Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Gonzaga College High School Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The National Gallery of Art Landover, MD | Charitable | $1,500 |
| University of Virginia Boone, IA | Educational | $1,500 |
| Service Dogs of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| C&O Canal Trust Williamsport, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New Community Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $383,339 | $37,315 | $35,412 | $27,000 | 11 | $27,000 | $31,053 | $27,265 |
| 2024 | $381,588 | $42,779 | $40,443 | $31,000 | 10 | $31,000 | $35,436 | $26,289 |
| 2023 | $379,890 | $19,747 | $37,406 | $28,500 | 10 | $28,500 | $12,529 | $25,624 |
| 2022 | $395,923 | $77,277 | $35,035 | $27,000 | 12 | $27,000 | $71,094 | $27,413 |
| 2021 | $354,528 | $33,386 | $36,524 | $27,000 | 12 | — | $27,487 | $29,079 |
| 2020 | $359,420 | $47,897 | $30,510 | $23,000 | 10 | — | $42,653 | $25,408 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included grants designated for educational and charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Service Dogs of Virginia says it raises, trains, and places dogs to assist people with disabilities. The C&O Canal Trust says it works with the National Park Service to protect, restore, and promote the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $27,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Notable grants included $10,000 to St Albans School; $2,500 each to Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School, Washington National Cathedral, The Red Cross-LA, and Gonzaga College High School; and $1,500 each to The National Gallery of Art and the University of Virginia. Service Dogs of Virginia and the C&O Canal Trust each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard H Schoenfeld and Anthony T Williams as trustees.
The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony T. Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard H. Schoenfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation
How much does The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation give each year?
The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation gave $27K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 10 grants.
What is The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,455, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation give grants?
The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (19%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Albans School ($10,000), Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School ($2,500) and Washington National Cathedral ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation?
The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation reported $383K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (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 Marguerite G Cooley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included grants designated for educational and charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Service Dogs of Virginia says it raises, trains, and places dogs to assist people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation?
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 ↑
What is The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation's EIN?
The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1168559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Marguerite G Cooley 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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