The Marotta Foundation
The Marotta Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, educational and policy organizations, and humanitarian organizations.
The Marotta Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marotta Foundation gave $97K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Virginia. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,700
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,044
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $335,828
- -3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (71% 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 Marotta Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Langford Place, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 979-1542
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marotta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Redeemer Anglican Church ($57K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 88 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 16% to South Carolina, 4% to Washington, D.C., 3% to North Carolina, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marotta Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $400; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 202% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 514% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $32K (2021) to $145K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redeemer Anglican Church Richmond, VA | General Purpose of the Donee | $56,580 |
| Elevation Church Riverwalk Rock Hill, SC | General Purpose of the Donee | $15,860 |
| Trinity Church Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose of the Donee | $4,860 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Purpose of the Donee | $2,500 |
| Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | General Purpose of the Donee | $2,000 |
| Maxwell School Syracuse Univ Syracuse, NY | General Purpose of the Donee | $2,000 |
| The Hoover Institution Washington, DC | General Purpose of the Donee | $2,000 |
| Veritas School Richmond, VA | General Purpose of the Donee | $2,000 |
| Virginia Family Foundation Richmond, VA | General Purpose of the Donee | $2,000 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance Washington, DC | General Purpose of the Donee | $1,500 |
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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 | $335,828 | $93,455 | $106,174 | $96,700 | 16 | $102,900 | $135,240 | $20,029 |
| 2023 | $348,571 | $115,330 | $124,874 | $118,000 | 18 | $121,654 | $72,860 | $19,114 |
| 2022 | $358,115 | $113,949 | $157,392 | $145,000 | 16 | $152,582 | $113,989 | $24,184 |
| 2021 | $401,558 | $53,838 | $39,592 | $32,000 | 20 | $36,705 | $33,892 | $22,919 |
| 2020 | $387,312 | $100,511 | $114,758 | $111,000 | 18 | — | $60,958 | $20,069 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marotta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people facing war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. The Institute for Justice says it litigates to advance economic liberty, educational choice, property rights, freedom of speech, and other individual liberties. Prager University Foundation describes its mission as promoting American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media, while Fellowship of Christian Athletes says it seeks to lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and the church.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $96,700. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $56,580, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $56,580 to Redeemer Anglican Church in Richmond, Virginia; $15,860 to Elevation Church Riverwalk in Rock Hill, South Carolina; and $4,860 to Trinity Church in Charlottesville, Virginia. Other reported grants included $2,500 to Samaritan’s Purse, $2,000 each to the Institute for Justice, Maxwell School at Syracuse University, the Hoover Institution, Veritas School, and Virginia Family Foundation; and $1,500 to the New Civil Liberties Alliance. The stated purpose for the listed grants is “general purpose of the donee.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raymond P. Marotta as chairman and president; Paul D. Marotta as vice president–legal; David J. Marotta as vice president–finance; and George R. Marotta as vice president–administration.
The Marotta Foundation is led by Raymond P. Marotta, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond P. Marotta
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Marotta
Vice President - Finance
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George R. Marotta
Vice President - Administrator & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul D. Marotta
Vice President - Legal
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Marotta Foundation
How much does The Marotta Foundation give each year?
The Marotta Foundation gave $97K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 18 grants.
What is The Marotta Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marotta Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,044, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marotta Foundation that year got $400 on average.
Where does The Marotta Foundation give grants?
The Marotta Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Marotta Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Marotta Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marotta Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marotta Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Redeemer Anglican Church ($56,580), Elevation Church Riverwalk ($15,860) and Trinity Church ($4,860), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marotta Foundation?
The Marotta Foundation reported $336K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marotta Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people facing war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marotta Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marotta Foundation's EIN?
The Marotta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0204982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marotta 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Marotta Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-marotta-foundation-morg_ff4507d8d5a4429b9d9be17ff946de19
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