Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation
EIN 133798973Total Given 2020–2024
$4.8M
174 grants · $966K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $20K–$40K
grant size
66%
deep partner · 39/59 multi-year
repeat
$21.6M
Assets (2024)
59
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ASHLEY PANNY CO BBH CO VC MARS FOUN
Phone
(212) 493-8851
Deadlines
REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 15.
How to Apply
WRITTEN SUMMARY IN LETTER FORM WITH BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, DETAILS OF GRANT PURPOSES AND AMOUNT BEING REQUESTED. MUST INCLUDE COPY OF 501(C)(3) STATUS LETTER FROM INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. SUBMISSION MUST BE SENT VIA ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION TO VCMFOUNDATION@BBH.COM.
Restrictions
INTEREST IN SUPPORTING PHILADELPHIA, BALTIMORE, WASHINGTON D.C. AND NEW HAMPSHIRE AREA ORGANIZATIONS. ONLY U.S. CHARITIES WITH 501(C)(3) APPROVED STATUS FROM INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.1M | $21.4M | $2.5M | 43 |
| 2021 | $725K | $22.4M | $2.0M | 27 |
| 2022 | $955K | $18.1M | $931K | 32 |
| 2023 | $975K | $19.6M | $535K | 35 |
| 2024 | $1.1M | $21.6M | $1.7M | 37 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 174 grants on record
Minimum
$10K
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$25K
Average
$28K
75th Pctl
$40K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
KW
Kimberly-Pacific Wise
3 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
BR
Bernadette Russell
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
SS
Stephanie J Schuetz
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
CR
Charlotte a Rossetter
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
PM
Pamela D Mars-Wright
5+ yrs
Director
CW
Chance J Wright
5+ yrs
Director
KD
Kyra M Doyle
5+ yrs
Director
AS
Andrew D Spina
5+ yrs
Director
JW
Justin F White
5+ yrs
Director
CW
Christopher M White
5+ yrs
Director
VM
Victoria B Mars
5+ yrs
Director
MM
Marijke E Mars
5+ yrs
Director
VM
Valerie a Mars
5+ yrs
Director
KW
Kimberly-Pacific Wise
3 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
BR
Bernadette Russell
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
SS
Stephanie J Schuetz
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
CR
Charlotte a Rossetter
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CW
Chance J Wright
5+ yrs
Director
KD
Kyra M Doyle
5+ yrs
Director
AS
Andrew D Spina
5+ yrs
Director
JW
Justin F White
5+ yrs
Director
CW
Christopher M White
5+ yrs
Director
VM
Victoria B Mars
5+ yrs
Director
MM
Marijke E Mars
5+ yrs
Director
PM
Pamela D Mars-Wright
5+ yrs
Director
VM
Valerie a Mars
5+ yrs
Director
BR
Bernadette Russell
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
KW
Kimberly-Pacific Wise
3 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
SS
Stephanie J Schuetz
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
CR
Charlotte a Rossetter
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
KD
Kyra M Doyle
5+ yrs
Director
VM
Valerie a Mars
5+ yrs
Director
PM
Pamela D Mars-Wright
5+ yrs
Director
MM
Marijke E Mars
5+ yrs
Director
VM
Victoria B Mars
5+ yrs
Director
CW
Christopher M White
5+ yrs
Director
JW
Justin F White
5+ yrs
Director
AS
Andrew D Spina
5+ yrs
Director
CW
Chance J Wright
5+ yrs
Director
SS
Stephanie J Schuetz
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
BR
Bernadette Russell
5+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
CR
Charlotte a Rossetter
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
KS
Kimberly V Spina
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
CW
Chance J Wright
5+ yrs
Director
KD
Kyra M Doyle
5+ yrs
Director
AS
Andrew D Spina
5+ yrs
Director
JW
Justin F White
5+ yrs
Director
CW
Christopher M White
5+ yrs
Director
VM
Victoria B Mars
5+ yrs
Director
MM
Marijke E Mars
5+ yrs
Director
PM
Pamela D Mars-Wright
5+ yrs
Director
VM
Valerie a Mars
5+ yrs
Director
SS
Stephanie J Schuetz
5+ yrs
President
Leadership
BR
Bernadette Russell
5+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
CR
Charlotte a Rossetter
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
KS
Kimberly V Spina
2 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
VM
Valerie a Mars
5+ yrs
Director
CW
Chance J Wright
5+ yrs
Director
KD
Kyra M Doyle
5+ yrs
Director
AS
Andrew D Spina
5+ yrs
Director
JW
Justin F White
5+ yrs
Director
CW
Christopher M White
5+ yrs
Director
VM
Victoria B Mars
5+ yrs
Director
MM
Marijke E Mars
5+ yrs
Director
PM
Pamela D Mars-Wright
5+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (174 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation | New London, NH | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Children'S Art Guild | New York, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Everybody Matters | Phoenix, AZ | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Healthy Humor | New York, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Mighty Writers | Philadelphia, PA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Natural Lands Trust | Media, PA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust Inc | Phoenixville, PA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Spark the Journey | Washington, DC | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation | New London, NH | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust | Phoenixville, PA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Natural Lands Trust | Media, PA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation | New London, NH | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Children'S Art Guild | New York, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Natural Lands Trust | Media, PA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation | New London, NH | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Children'S Art Guild | New York, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Everybody Matters | Phoenix, AZ | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| French & Pickering Creek Conservation Trust Inc | Phoenixville, PA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Healthy Humor | New York, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Mighty Writers | Philadelphia, PA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Garden Trust | Philadelphia, PA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Reading Team | New York, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust | New London, NH | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Children'S Art Guild | New York, NY | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Everybody Matters | Phoenix, AZ | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |