The James & Mary Ellen Marpe Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyStamford, Connecticut · EIN 06-1663665 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$58K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$418
Total assets$159K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
30% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Country Playhouse | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $11,711 |
| Orchestra Lumos | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted grant | $11,000 |
| Greens Farms Church | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $8,200 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance (Bottoms Up) | Washington, DC | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Near and Far Aid Association | Southport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $4,500 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Westport Parks & Recreationwakeman Town Farm | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Westport Rotary Club Foundation | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $2,250 |
| Westport Library Association | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Our Companions Animal Rescue | Manchester, CT | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Catch-A-Lift Fund | Timonium, MD | Unrestricted grant | $699 |
| Clasp Homes | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $600 |
| Earthplace Nature Center | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $600 |
| Ct Challenge | Southport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $525 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Unrestricted grant | $515 |
| Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Westport Uniformed Firefighters Charitable Fdtn | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Wshu Public Radio | Boston, MA | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Builders Beyond Borders | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted grant | $418 |
| Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council | Reedsville, PA | Unrestricted grant | $250 |
| Westport Volunteer Ems | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $200 |
| Pivot Ministries | Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $150 |
| Westport Ct Police Athletic League | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $126 |
| Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation Inc | Akron, OH | Unrestricted grant | $106 |
| Staples Tuition Grants | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $102 |
| By the Hand Club for Kids | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant | $100 |
| Consumer Reports Foundation | Yonkers, NY | Unrestricted grant | $100 |
| Staples Music Parents Association | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $100 |
| Westport Center for Senior Activities | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $100 |
| Westport Ct Police Benevolent Association | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $100 |
| Westport Ct VFW Post 399 | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $100 |
| Westport Sunrise Rotary 21St Century | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $100 |
| Caring Kind | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant | $82 |
| Susan Fund Inc | Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted grant | $52 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted grant | $52 |
| Saugutuck Survive-Oars | Westport, CT | Unrestricted grant | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,888 | 36 |
| 2024 | $92,275 | 40 |
| 2023 | $101,603 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349100213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1663665
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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