Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation supports education and human services in the Washington, D.C. area.
IP TAKE: Marriott is a good name to know in the region, and this is a particularly accessible foundation for D.C. and Maryland organizations that provide basic needs services to local residents.
PROFILE: Established Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation is a private family foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. Richard Marriott began working in the hospitality industry at an early age and is the chairman of the board of Host Hotels & Resorts. Nancy Marriott has been heavily involved in music, especially opera, and continuously active with many organizations. The Marriott couple signed the Giving Pledge in 2013. The foundation is “dedicated to uplifting communities in Washington, D.C. through strong, innovative partnerships.” It funds local efforts for education and human services.
Grants for K-12 Education and Community Development
The Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation’s education funding focuses on early childhood education, teachers, leaders and K-12 academics and youth development. The funder looks to help children receive a quality education regardless of their background in Washington, D.C. Human services grants target food security, ending homelessness and gainful employment opportunities. These grants help fulfill individuals’ basic needs as a part of a mission of achieving a strong and sustainable community. Overall, the funder awards about $1.8 million in grants per year.
Past local grantees include Briya Public Charter School, Byte Back and BUILD Metro D.C.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $1,000 and $50,000. First-time requests should be in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. Grantmaking focuses on the Washington, D.C. area. Other geographic areas of interest are Montgomery County, Maryland, Utah and New Hampshire.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. It makes grant decisions each year in the fall and uses an online application process. The proposal deadline is typically in September. Direct general questions to the staff at info@remnpmfoundation.org or 301-246-0124.
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