The Marigold Project
The Marigold Project is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $104K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $15K.
The Marigold Project at a glance
In short: The Marigold Project gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,500
- -89.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -72.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,900
- -63.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $104,231
- -54.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Marigold Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unmanageable ($5K). Together the top 5 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 152 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Marigold Project gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $249K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unmanageable Nashville, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mutual Aid Disaster Relief Tampa, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cobalt Abortion Fund Dener, CO | General Support | $2,500 |
| Bread & Roses Legal Center Denver, CO | General Support | $1,000 |
| Farm Aid Cambridge, MA | General Support | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,231 | $191,295 | $269,395 | $14,500 | 5 | $196,304 | $4,062 |
| 2023 | $228,733 | $590,060 | $578,950 | $141,617 | 18 | $421,191 | $7,826 |
| 2022 | $171,399 | $711,993 | $665,199 | $248,714 | 47 | $522,067 | $9,197 |
| 2021 | $177,605 | $415,168 | $358,527 | $138,357 | 49 | $267,528 | $4,650 |
| 2020 | $107,207 | $258,741 | $214,113 | $85,545 | 33 | — | $2,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marigold Project reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marigold Project is led by Nathaniel Rateliff, Board Chair on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nathaniel Rateliff
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Tetzeli
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Nott
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Rob Vessels
Executive Di
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $101K, to Rob Vessels (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Marigold Project
How much does The Marigold Project give each year?
The Marigold Project gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $142K across 18 grants.
What is The Marigold Project's typical grant size?
The Marigold Project's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,900, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marigold Project give grants?
The Marigold Project's top state is Tennessee, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (34%) and Colorado (24%).
Does The Marigold Project give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Marigold Project's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marigold Project's largest grantees?
The Marigold Project's largest 2024 grantees include Unmanageable ($5,000), Mutual Aid Disaster Relief ($5,000) and Cobalt Abortion Fund ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marigold Project?
The Marigold Project reported $104K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Marigold Project's EIN?
The Marigold Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3585141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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