The Mary C Forbes Foundation
The Mary C Forbes Foundation is a private foundation based in South Pasadena, Florida. Established in 1998, it provides scholarship assistance for students residing in the Diocese of an individual recipient who pursue a Catholic education and actively practice the an individual recipient faith.
The Mary C Forbes Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mary C Forbes Foundation gave $131K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $131,000
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,917
- -39.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $764,276
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mary C Forbes Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website provides student application materials. Its 2026 application materials instructed applicants to mail the completed application and required documents; the student application page also described uploading materials through the school file. These instructions refer to the 2026 cycle, whose deadline has passed.
- Review Cycle
- April 30 for the 2026 cycle; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- April 30 for the 2026 cycle; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Ms Joanne Clarie
Mailing address: 7226 13Th Avenue North, St Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: (727) 345-0041
Email: jc@clarielaw.com
Website: HTTPS://MARYCFORBESFOUNDATION.COM
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mary C Forbes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Clearwater Central Catholic High SC ($15K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 individual scholarships ($106,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 74 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated scholarship eligibility is for students residing within the Diocese of an individual recipient, Florida. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to Florida recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mary C Forbes Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 313% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2023) to $161K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $106,500 |
| Clearwater Central Catholic High SC Clearwater, FL | Student Scholarships | $14,500 |
| Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High Sch Spring Hill, FL | Student Scholarships | $10,000 |
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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 | $764,276 | $77,413 | $217,067 | $131,000 | 12 | $131,000 | — | $41,919 |
| 2024 | $903,930 | $80,904 | $255,912 | $161,100 | 9 | $161,100 | — | $51,168 |
| 2023 | $1,079,544 | $136,088 | $220,669 | $125,800 | 15 | $125,800 | — | $63,096 |
| 2022 | $1,698,176 | $244,484 | $229,917 | $130,650 | 20 | $130,650 | — | $85,018 |
| 2021 | $1,685,975 | $227,277 | $276,938 | $140,250 | 18 | — | — | $85,018 |
| 2020 | $1,735,636 | $143,920 | $272,448 | $136,600 | 23 | — | $7,502 | $92,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mary C Forbes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide scholarships for eligible students seeking a Catholic education. Its website describes awards for students attending Catholic elementary, middle, or high schools, with eligibility and school exclusions specified in the application materials. The materials identify an individual recipient Salesian High School as eligible.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $131,000 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $2,750. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The largest grants were:
The foundation’s website describes a student scholarship application process; awards are determined in partnership with schools and paid directly to schools in two installments during the school year. Applicants must submit an application for each student and a full current federal income tax return with all schedules. The 2026 application materials also call for a checklist. Eligibility includes residence within the Diocese of an individual recipient, active practice of the an individual recipient faith, and application to an eligible Catholic school. The website states that awards are not automatically renewable and require a new application each year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists D’Arcy R. Clarie as trustee. The foundation’s 2026 application materials identify D’Arcy R. Clarie as trustee and Joanne Clarie as administrator.
The Mary C Forbes Foundation is led by D'arcy R. Clarie, Trustee See on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
D'arcy R. Clarie
Trustee See
On filings since 2020
$50K (2020) → $19K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $19K, to D'Arcy R Clarie (Trustee See).
Frequently asked questions about The Mary C Forbes Foundation
How much does The Mary C Forbes Foundation give each year?
The Mary C Forbes Foundation gave $131K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 9 grants.
What is The Mary C Forbes Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mary C Forbes Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $10,917, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mary C Forbes Foundation give grants?
The Mary C Forbes Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Mary C Forbes Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Mary C Forbes Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Scholarships" (12 grants).
How large is The Mary C Forbes Foundation?
The Mary C Forbes Foundation reported $764K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mary C Forbes Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide scholarships for eligible students seeking a Catholic education. Its website describes awards for students attending Catholic elementary, middle, or high schools, with eligibility and school exclusions specified in the application materials. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mary C Forbes Foundation?
The foundation’s website provides student application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mary C Forbes Foundation's EIN?
The Mary C Forbes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7112797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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