The Marguerite G Cooley Foundation
Invitation OnlyChevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 57-1168559 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$27K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$563K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
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
72% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans School | Washington, DC | Educational | $10,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | Takoma Park, MD | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Red Cross-La | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Gonzaga College High School | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The National Gallery of Art | Landover, MD | Charitable | $1,500 |
| University of Virginia | Boone, IA | Educational | $1,500 |
| Service Dogs of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| C&o Canal Trust | Williamsport, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New Community Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Raising a Village | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $31,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $28,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533529349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-1168559
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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