Background
Grants Analysis
Projects Funded
Application Guidelines
6885 Elm St.
McLean, VA 22101
703-821-4900
FAX 703-448-9678
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Background |
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Philosophy/Focus |
Support for
education, conservation, fine arts groups, health agencies including AIDS
and cancer programs and other medical research, youth organizations,
hospices, and the homeless.
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Major Fields of Interest |
Model programs;
direct services; children and youth; underserved populations;
hospice. |
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Type of Grants |
Continuing support;
equipment; research; matching funds.
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Grants Restrictions |
No grants made to
individuals, or for scholarships or loans.
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Number of Staff |
2 part-time
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Assets |
Unavailable
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Grants Analysis |
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Total Annual Giving |
$169,000 in health
in 1998
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Number Funded |
26 |
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Ratios of Funded/Applied |
32% |
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Typical Range |
$1,000 - $10,000
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Cancer/Prevention/Control Projects Funded |
Lombardi Cancer
Research Center and American Cancer Society
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Application Guidelines |
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Selection Criteria |
Mars Foundation has
an interest in direct service projects.
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Application Procedure |
Send for an
application.
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Key Dates |
March 31 for May
Board meeting and October 29 for December Board meeting.
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Contact Person |
Sue Martin, Asst.
Secy.
6885 Elm St. McLean, VA 22101 703-821-4900 FAX 703-448-9678 |