Mars Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFranklin, Wisconsin · EIN 47-2723514 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,400 and $12,500.
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
16% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charityez Inc | Franklin, WI | Program support | $75,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Children miracle network marathon and it equipment for children on the cancer unit | $59,260 |
| Milwaukee Youth Theater Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Increased space | $20,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin | Wauwatosa, WI | Wish night table 10partnership with marcus preforming arts | $18,500 |
| Marcus Center for Performing Arts I | Milwaukee, WI | Partnership with make a wish | $12,500 |
| Kauai Animal Education Center | Kapaa, HI | 3 year pledge | $10,000 |
| Siebert Lutheran Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| Bloom360 Learning Community Inc | East Troy, WI | Playground equipment | $8,207 |
| Wish for Our Heroes Inc | San Antonio, TX | Helping veterans and fimilies in life crisies | $5,075 |
| A Doll Like Me Inc | New Berlin, WI | Personlized dolls for children with disabilities and medical needs | $5,000 |
| Lifecamp USA Inc | Delifield, WI | Program support for children of fallen heroes | $5,000 |
| Oakdale Park Church | Grand Rapids, MI | Food for high school ministry | $5,000 |
| You Bedazzle Ltd | Depere, WI | Fish tank and headbands for children with medical needs | $4,800 |
| Blue Lotus Farm Retreat Center | West Bend, WI | Given at fish tank | $4,400 |
| Atk Ministries Inc | New Berlin, WI | Concert series | $2,500 |
| Fishing for the Heart Inc | Sussex, WI | Ein xxx-xx-xxxx match for giving tuesday | $2,000 |
| Faith Hope Love Inc | Racine, WI | Given at fish tank event | $1,800 |
| Lgbt Center Se Wisconsin | Racine, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($39,070). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $289,112 | 23 |
| 2023 | $205,780 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349102811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2723514
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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