The Mars Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6585615 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$60K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$500
Total assets$229K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,250.
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
83% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree of Life | Pittsburgh, PA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $12,750 |
| Jewish Federation & Family Services of Orange Cty | Irvin, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $3,500 |
| Fuente Latina | Miami, FL | All grants made to charity's general fund | $3,000 |
| Beloved Ashville | Ashville, NC | All grants made to charity's general fund | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | All grants made to charity's general fund | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund | Tempe, AZ | All grants made to charity's general fund | $2,000 |
| Youth in Arts | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $2,000 |
| Congregation Kehillah | Cave Creek, AZ | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,800 |
| Coleman Elementary School | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,500 |
| Denver Health Foundation | Denver, CO | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of Arizona | Scottsdale, AZ | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation & Children's Services of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix | Scottsdale, AZ | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,250 |
| Contemporary Craft | Pittsburgh, PA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic of Arizona | Rochester, MN | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,000 |
| Pittsburgh Glass Center | Pittsburgh, PA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,000 |
| Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry | Pittsburgh, PA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,000 |
| Tahoe Forest Health System | Tahoe City, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,000 |
| Trips for Kids | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Scottsdale, AZ | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,000 |
| Wnc Nature Center | Ashville, NC | All grants made to charity's general fund | $1,000 |
| The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $850 |
| Achieve Tahoe (Formerly Disabled Sports) | Truckee, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Washington, DC | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Cedars of Marin | Ross, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Hair to Stay | San Francisco, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Headsup San Rafael Public Education Foundation | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Homeward Bound San Rafail | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Jewish Federation & Children's Services of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Little Wishes | San Anselmo, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Lost Tribe | Scottsdale, AZ | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Marin Foster Care Associates | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Milo Foundation | Albany, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Pittsburgh Pastorial Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Ritter Center | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Tahoe Fund | Tahoe City, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Community Action Marin | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Marin Casa | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences | Houston, TX | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
| Coleman Elementary PTO | San Rafael, CA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree of Life | Pittsburgh, PA | All grants made to charity's general fund | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,150 | 49 |
| 2023 | $58,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521769349100402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6585615
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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