Mariel Foundation
Invitation OnlyTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 38-3334050 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $19,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | Interlochen, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Afraid of Bear-American Horse Tiosp | Akwesasne, NY | Charitable | $35,000 |
| National Writers Series | Traverse City, MI | Charitable | $19,000 |
| Ripa Ladrang Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Northwestern Mich College Fdn | Traverse City, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Fdn | Sanibel, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Glen Arbor Arts Center | Glen Arbor, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Community F | Traverse City, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecolo | Bellaire, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| National Center for Family Philanth | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($562,020). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $701,020 | 27 |
| 2023 | $660,847 | 27 |
| 2022 | $600,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600319349100300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3334050
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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