The Marron Foundation Inc
The Marron Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Upper Saddle River, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $284K. Net investment income was $98K.
The Marron Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Marron Foundation Inc gave $284K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $284,008
- +43.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,335
- +139.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $2,469,735
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (95% 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 Marron Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Valley Hospital Foundation ($260K). Together the top 6 received $284K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 45 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Marron Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 206% of 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 $47K (2022) to $302K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $284K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Valley Hospital Foundation Ridgewood, NJ | Charitable Bequest | $260,000 |
| Catholic Cemeteries Association Diocese of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Charitable Bequest | $13,508 |
| Ridgewood FMBA Local #47 Ridgewood, NJ | Charitable Bequest | $5,000 |
| Ho-Ho-KUS Memorial Vol Ambulance Ho Ho KUS, NJ | Charitable Bequest | $3,500 |
| Knights of Columbus Saddle River, NJ | Charitable Bequest | $1,000 |
| The Mary Therese Rose Fund Wanaque, NJ | Charitable Bequest | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,469,735 | $102,581 | $344,923 | $284,008 | 6 | $287,604 | $97,762 | $139,408 |
| 2023 | $2,742,706 | $-18,410 | $304,405 | $198,000 | 10 | $205,685 | $27,640 | $137,576 |
| 2022 | $3,053,717 | $-92,443 | $108,725 | $46,500 | 10 | $77,450 | $50,721 | $145,929 |
| 2021 | $3,243,138 | $59,964 | $365,227 | $302,237 | 10 | $333,987 | $54,509 | $153,775 |
| 2020 | $3,536,715 | $-81,707 | $301,725 | $190,500 | 9 | — | $8,165 | $170,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marron Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marron Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha Marron
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Marron
Trustee
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 Marron Foundation Inc
How much does The Marron Foundation Inc give each year?
The Marron Foundation Inc gave $284K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $198K across 10 grants.
What is The Marron Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Marron Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $47,335, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marron Foundation Inc give grants?
The Marron Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ridgewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Marron Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Marron Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Bequest" (6 grants).
Who are The Marron Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Marron Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Valley Hospital Foundation ($260,000), Catholic Cemeteries Association Diocese of Cleveland ($13,508) and Ridgewood FMBA Local #47 ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marron Foundation Inc?
The Marron Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $288K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Marron Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Marron Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8081437. 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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