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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 52-2003744

Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Bethesda, MD. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 76 grants and $1.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Mar 31, 2026), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,593,500

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $23,338,577

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,562,000

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $20,679,136

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,321,000

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $19,647,334

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,634,500

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $19,766,550

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,348,833

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $20,388,047

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,282,833

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $19,922,313

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,068,908

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $19,525,635

  • Tax year 2018

    $832,000

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $14,645,090

Grants paid in 2025

76 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. American Red CrossFairfax, VA

    The blood saves lives program

    $200,000
  2. Girl Scout Council of the Nation's CapitalWashington, DC

    The girl scout leadership experience ($50,000) and two day sponsorship of franklin park during the 2026 national convention ($50,000)

    $100,000
  3. Project CreateWashington, DC

    The capital campaign and naming of the art and music studio

    $100,000
  4. DC Arts & Humanities Ed CollaborativeWashington, DC

    Mission related operations ($25,000) and the a.r.t.s. Fund ($27,500)

    $52,500
  5. Johns Hopkins University Kimmel Cancer CenterBaltimore, MD

    The community cancer corps

    $50,000
  6. Mount Vernon Ladies' AssociationMount Vernon, VA

    Mission related operations

    $50,000
  7. National Gallery of ArtLandover, MD

    The director's circle ($25,000) and the art around the corner education program ($25,000)

    $50,000
  8. Washington School for GirlsWashington, DC

    The capital campaign and naming of the learning lab classroom ($37,500) and mission related operations ($12,500)

    $50,000
  9. ALS AssociationArlington, VA

    The care services program

    $40,000
  10. Arts for the Aging-Maryland IncGaithersburg, MD

    Mission related operations

    $40,000
  11. Friday Morning Music ClubWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $40,000
  12. DC Youth Orchestra ProgramWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $30,000
  13. Skylark Vocal Ensemble IncBedford Hills, NY

    Film project

    $30,000
  14. University of Utah School of MusicSalt Lake City, UT

    The nancy peery marriott endowed fund for scholarship, performance, and production in the fine arts

    $30,000
  15. Caringmatters IncGaithersburg, MD

    Mission related operations

    $25,000
  16. Community BridgesSilver Spring, MD

    Mission related operations

    $25,000
  17. Food Recovery NetworkWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $25,000
  18. Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc DBA WetaArlington, VA

    Mission related operations

    $25,000
  19. The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NY

    Mission related operations

    $25,000
  20. World Arts Focus DBA Joes Movement EmporiumMount Rainier, MD

    The arte para todos early childhood education program

    $25,000
  21. Children's Chorus of WashingtonWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $20,000
  22. Heifetz International Music InstituteStaunton, VA

    Scholarship and tuition assistance

    $20,000
  23. National Chamber EnsembleArlington, VA

    The newly named nancy peery marriott young artist competition and the playing with the pros educational outreach program

    $20,000
  24. Project CreateWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $20,000
  25. The Salvation Army National Capital Area CommandWashington, DC

    The turning point center for women and children

    $20,000
  26. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Mental health and wellness programs

    $20,000
  27. Wolfeboro Friends of MusicWolfeboro, NH

    Mission related operations

    $17,000
  28. Ford's Theatre SocietyWashington, DC

    Educational programming

    $15,000
  29. Human Development Corporation DBA the Summit SchoolEdgewater, MD

    The capital campaign

    $15,000
  30. Life Pieces to MasterpiecesWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $15,000
  31. Longy School of Music of Bard CollegeCambridge, MA

    The nancy peery marriott endowed scholarship

    $15,000
  32. Minority Access IncHyattsville, MD

    Mission related operations

    $15,000
  33. Shout Mouse PressWashington, DC

    2026 writing workshops and publishing programs

    $15,000
  34. Washington Area Womens FoundationWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $15,000
  35. Washington Performing Arts SocietyWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $15,000
  36. Barnstormers IncTamworth, NH

    Mission related operations

    $12,000
  37. Arts for Learning Maryland IncBaltimore, MD

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  38. Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UT

    The nancy peery marriott endowed funds: endowed scholarship in music and excellence in education award

    $10,000
  39. Calvary Women's Services IncWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  40. Chi Omega FoundationMemphis, TN

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  41. Collier Community FoundationNaples, FL

    Programs for the women and girls in collier county

    $10,000
  42. Great Waters Music Festival IncWolfeboro, NH

    Student scholarships

    $10,000
  43. Gulfshore PlayhouseNaples, FL

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  44. Hillwood Estate Museum & GardensWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  45. Hope Connections for Cancer SupportBethesda, MD

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  46. John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts DBA National Symphony OrchestWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  47. Levine School of MusicWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  48. Mentors of Minorities in Education Inc (momie Inc)Washington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  49. National Society of Arts & Letters DCWashington, DC

    The career opportunity fund and master class sessions

    $10,000
  50. President Lincolns Cottage at the Soldiers HomeWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  51. The Historical Society of Washington DCWashington, DC

    Youth education programs

    $10,000
  52. The Naples Players IncNaples, FL

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  53. The Washington BalletWashington, DC

    The annual gala in honor of mary peery fife

    $10,000
  54. TheatrezoneNaples, FL

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  55. Trustees of Amherst College DBD Folger Shakespeare LibraryWashington, DC

    The folger shakespeare library annual gala

    $10,000
  56. Vocal Arts SocietyWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $10,000
  57. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing ArtsVienna, VA

    The 2026 wolf trap opera summer residency and training program

    $10,000
  58. Young Mens Christian AssociationWashington, DC

    Out-of-school time programming

    $10,000
  59. Strathmore Hall Foundation IncN Bethesda, MD

    Bloom: arts through schools program

    $8,000
  60. Trustees of Amherst College DBD Folger Shakespeare LibraryWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $8,000
  61. AimsKansas City, MO

    Scholarships

    $5,000
  62. Dance PlaceWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $5,000
  63. District Alliance for Safe Housing (dash)Washington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $5,000
  64. Imagination StageBethesda, MD

    Mission related operations

    $5,000
  65. Living Classrooms FoundationWashington, DC

    The ascend through music program (amp)

    $5,000
  66. Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NY

    The lindemann young artist development program

    $5,000
  67. National Museum of Women in the ArtsWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $5,000
  68. Opera LafayetteWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $5,000
  69. Parkinsons Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Mission related operations for the mid atlantic region

    $5,000
  70. Passion and Compassion IncRiverdale, MD

    Mission related operations

    $5,000
  71. Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan WashingtonWashington, DC

    The children's vision health program

    $5,000
  72. Smith Farm Center for Healing and the ArtsWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $5,000
  73. The Phillips CollectionWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $5,000
  74. Washington Area Womens FoundationWashington, DC

    In sponsorship of the celebration of women and girls

    $5,000
  75. Washington Bach ConsortWashington, DC

    Mission related operations

    $5,000
  76. American Antiquarian SocietyWorcester, MA

    Mission related operations

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture30 grants $457,00049% of the total
  2. Youth development3 grants $220,00024% of the total
  3. Human services7 grants $115,00012% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $51,0005% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture2 grants $30,0003% of the total
  6. Medical research2 grants $30,0003% of the total
  7. 2 other causes3 grants $25,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. District of Columbia38 grants $710,500
  2. Virginia7 grants $365,000
  3. Maryland13 grants $283,000
  4. Florida6 grants $65,000
  5. New York3 grants $60,000
  6. Utah2 grants $40,000
  7. New Hampshire3 grants $39,000
  8. Massachusetts2 grants $16,000
  9. Tennessee1 grant $10,000
  10. Missouri1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Nancie LynchCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Hours 8Pay $87,009
  • James A PoulosSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $20,000
  • Nancy Peery MarriottPRESIDENT, TREASURER & DIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Richard E MarriottEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Julie Ann MarriottDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Sandra Peery Marriott BerthaDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Karen Christine MarriottDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0
  • Mary Alice Marriott HatchDIRECTOR Hours 0.1Pay $0

The return

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