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Mars Wrigley Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 363486958  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Mars Wrigley Foundation has awarded $17.7M across 34 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to See Attached. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$6.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$70.8M
Total assets
34
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Mars Wrigley Foundation funds

Mars Wrigley Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, health care.

EducationHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mars Wrigley Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attached
SEE ATTACHED
Chicago, IL$6.8M2020
Give2asia
General & Unrestricted
Oakland, CA$1.3M2022
Save the Children Federation Inc
Purpose Day - Global Emergency Care Kits
Fairfield, CT$1.0M2023
Save the Children Federation Inc
Oral health education, outreach, and access to care as part of SHN
Fairfield, CT$1.0M2023
King Baudouin Foundation United States Inc
General & Unrestricted
New York, NY$836K2022
Myriad USA Inc
General & Unrestricted
New York, NY$679K2023
Pratham USA
General & Unrestricted
Houston, TX$535K2023
Pratham USA
General & Unrestricted
Houston, TX$535K2022
Charities Aid Foundation America
General & Unrestricted
Alexandria, VA$523K2022
Save the Children Federation Inc
General & Unrestricted
Fairfield, CT$500K2022
Save the Children Federation Inc
Oral health education, outreach and access to care as part of shn program
Fairfield, CT$500K2022
King Baudouin Foundation United States Inc
Polish Red Cross
New York, NY$362K2022
Give2asia
General & Unrestricted
Oakland, CA$350K2023
Give2asia
Chinese Stomatological Association/oral health fund
Oakland, CA$333K2022
The Chicago Community Trust
Together We Rise
Chicago, IL$300K2022

Mars Wrigley Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$6.8M
2022$6.0M
2023$4.8M

How to apply for funding from Mars Wrigley Foundation

From Mars Wrigley Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“Generally, October 1 for consideration for the following year.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Mars Wrigley Foundation

Does Mars Wrigley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Mars Wrigley Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Mars Wrigley Foundation fund?
Mars Wrigley Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include See Attached, Give2asia, Save the Children Federation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mars Wrigley Foundation give in grants?
Mars Wrigley Foundation reported $6.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.7M over 34 grants.
Where is Mars Wrigley Foundation located?
Mars Wrigley Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363486958.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mars Wrigley Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Mars Wrigley Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.