Funding search · EIN 472723514 · Franklin, WI

Mars Family Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

83
grants reported
$766,754
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$5,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Top recipients

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  • Charityez1 grant · $75,000
  • Journeys Lutheran School2 grants · $61,000
  • Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin1 grant · $59,260
  • Wisconsin Lutheran High School5 grants · $47,368
  • Mount Olive Lutheran School1 grant · $35,000
  • Ozaukee Christian School2 grants · $31,000
  • Cornerstone of Grace2 grants · $30,800
  • Childrens Wisconsin Foundation1 grant · $25,000
  • Childrens Hospital1 grant · $25,000
  • Smiles1 grant · $20,500

Giving over time

$271,862
2022
$205,780
2023
$289,112
2024

Grant history

All 83 reported grants, largest first.

  • $75,000

    Charityez · Franklin, WI · 2024

    Program support

  • $59,260

    Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · 2024

    Children miracle network marathon and it equipment for children on the cancer unit

  • $52,000

    Journeys Lutheran School · Hales Corners, WI · 2022

    Financial support for programs

  • $35,000

    Mount Olive Lutheran School · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Moveable theater & music stage with the acoustical backgroundpanels and 20 music instruments

  • $25,000

    Childrens Hospital · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Mental health inititave

  • $25,000

    Ozaukee Christian School · West Bend, WI · 2023

    School expansion

  • $25,000

    Childrens Wisconsin Foundation · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    Financial support for programs

  • $20,800

    Cornerstone of Grace · Watertown, WI · 2022

    Program support

  • $20,500

    Smiles · Darien, WI · 2022

    Show sponsorship

  • $20,000

    Milwaukee Youth Theater · Milwaukee, WI · 2024

    Increased space

  • $20,000

    Wisconsin Lutheran High School · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    School assistance

  • $19,010

    Pffwcf · Madison, WI · 2022

    Burn camp support

  • $18,500

    Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin · Wauwatosa, WI · 2024

    Wish night table 10partnership with marcus preforming arts

  • $17,000

    Wisconsin Lutheran High School · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    School assistance

  • $15,000

    Blue Lotus · West Bend, WI · 2024

    Motorized wheelchair

  • $15,000

    The Prairie School · Racine, WI · 2022

    Financial support for programs

  • $12,500

    Marcus Center for Performing Arts I · Milwaukee, WI · 2024

    Partnership with make a wish

  • $12,000

    Milwaukee Zoological Society · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Charity program support

  • $11,000

    Trinity Lutheran School · West Bend, WI · 2022

    Groundbreaking for new classrooms capital program

  • $10,000

    Cornerstone of Grace · Watertown, WI · 2024

    Fees for mental health of women

  • $10,000

    Kauai Animal Education Center · Kapaa, HI · 2024

    3 year pledge

  • $10,000

    Siebert Lutheran Foundation · Milwaukee, WI · 2024

    Program support

  • $10,000

    The Harry and Rose Samson Family Je · Milwaukee, WI · 2024

    Day program for adults with disabilities

  • $10,000

    Kaua'I Animal Education Center · Kapaa, HI · 2023

    Animal rescue hawaii. New lawn mower for the huge property

  • $10,000

    Milwaukee Youth Theatre · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    2023 theater support

  • $10,000

    Milwaukee Youth Theatre · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Theater production assistance

  • $10,000

    Share the Gospel John Sellers · Delafield, WI · 2023

    Program support

  • $10,000

    Ebenezer Stone · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    Christmas giving project

  • $10,000

    Marcus Center for Performing Arts · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    Financial support for programs

  • $10,000

    Oakdale Park Church · Grand Rapids, MI · 2022

    Financial support youth ministry

  • $9,000

    Journeys Lutheran School · Hales Corners, WI · 2023

    Financial support for programs

  • $8,207

    Bloom360 Learning Community · East Troy, WI · 2024

    Playground equipment

  • $7,200

    Sound of Hope · Muskego, WI · 2022

    Support for programs resulting from fish tank event

  • $7,000

    Hope Through Restoration · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    Financial support for programs

  • $6,500

    Siebert Lutheran Foundation · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    Siebert collaberatiion event support for programs

  • $6,500

    The Ability Center Afar · Wauwatosa, WI · 2022

    Financial support for programs

  • $6,000

    Ozaukee Christian School · West Bend, WI · 2022

    School expansion

  • $5,368

    Wisconsin Lutheran High School · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Program support

  • $5,075

    Wish for Our Heroes · San Antonio, TX · 2024

    Helping veterans and fimilies in life crisies

  • $5,000

    A Doll Like Me · New Berlin, WI · 2024

    Personlized dolls for children with disabilities and medical needs

  • $5,000

    Lifecamp USA · Delifield, WI · 2024

    Program support for children of fallen heroes

  • $5,000

    Oakdale Park Church · Grand Rapids, MI · 2024

    Food for high school ministry

  • $5,000

    God Touch · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Charity program support

  • $5,000

    Kaua'I North Shore Food Pantry · Kilauea, HI · 2023

    Food shelter kaua'i, hawaii support

  • $5,000

    McCdc · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    Christmas giving project

  • $4,800

    You Bedazzle Ltd · Depere, WI · 2024

    Fish tank and headbands for children with medical needs

  • $4,500

    Concordia Uni Foundation · Mequon, WI · 2022

    Financial support for programs - comfort dogs

  • $4,400

    Blue Lotus Farm Retreat Center · West Bend, WI · 2024

    Given at fish tank

  • $4,300

    City Light West Allis · Greendale, WI · 2022

    Financial support for programs

  • $3,350

    Cops N Kids · Racine, WI · 2023

    Fish tank jan 13th

  • $3,300

    Atk Ministry · Eustis, FL · 2022

    Program support

  • $3,000

    Wisconsin Lutheran High School · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Mental health

  • $2,900

    Jacarrie Kicks for Kids · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Charity program support

  • $2,500

    703 Warriors · Arlington, VA · 2024

    Online grant completed

  • $2,500

    Atk Ministries · New Berlin, WI · 2024

    Concert series

  • $2,000

    Fishing for the Heart · Sussex, WI · 2024

    Ein xxx-xx-xxxx match for giving tuesday

  • $2,000

    The Prairie School · Racine, WI · 2023

    Financial support for programs

  • $2,000

    Wisconsin Lutheran Institutional Mi · Oconomowoc, WI · 2023

    Charity program support

  • $2,000

    Ma Dailey Foundation · Franksville, WI · 2022

    Bed project

  • $2,000

    Wisconsin Lutheran High School · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    School program

  • $1,950

    Ebenezer Stone · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Christmas giving project

  • $1,800

    Faith Hope Love · Racine, WI · 2024

    Given at fish tank event

  • $1,570

    Wisconsin Lutheren · Milwaukee, WI · 2024

    School assistance

  • $1,512

    Trinity Lutheran School · West Bend, WI · 2023

    Groundbreaking for new classrooms capital program

  • $1,500

    Kindred Exchange · Columbia, TN · 2022

    Financial support for programs

  • $1,400

    Faith Hope Love · Racine, WI · 2023

    Fish tank jan 13th

  • $1,207

    Horace Mann Holiday · West Allis, WI · 2022

    Support for christmas- families in need

  • $1,200

    Courage Mke · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    Program support

  • $1,200

    East Troy Lions Club · East Troy, WI · 2022

    Financial support for programs

  • $1,150

    Lutherdale Bible Camp · Elkhorn, WI · 2023

    Fish tank jan 13th

  • $1,150

    Nami · Racine, WI · 2023

    Fish tank jan 13th

  • $1,000

    Lgbt Center Se Wisconsin · Racine, WI · 2024

    Program support

  • $1,000

    Atk Ministry · Eustis, FL · 2023

    Program support

  • $1,000

    Bloom360 · East Troy, WI · 2023

    Charity roof replacement

  • $1,000

    Linc Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    Meeting sponsorship

  • $600

    Serenity Inns · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Charity program support - siebery collaboration event

  • $600

    Wisconsin Lutheran Child Family Ser · Germantown, WI · 2023

    Charity program support - sibert coll

  • $515

    Party On Rentals · New Berlin, WI · 2022

    Financial support for programs

  • $500

    Feeding America · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Charity program support - siebert collaboration

  • $500

    Firefighters Local 311 Charities · Madison, WI · 2022

    Financial support for programs - madison

  • $200

    International Lutheran Church of Zi · Mequon, WI · 2023

    Charity program support - siebert collaboration event

  • $130

    Robyn'S Nest Courage Mke · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    Christmas gifts

  • $100

    Jobs Work Mke · Milwaukee, WI · 2023

    Charity program support - siebert collabortaion event

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.