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Marc Foundation Inc
Wappingers Falls, NY · EIN 223187266 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T60Z · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · marc-foundation.org
revenue
$89K
expenses
$98K
net assets
$126K
employees
0
volunteers
14
program ratio
41%
mission · from form 990

To Aid, Assist, Foster and Promote Addiction Recovery

profile · synthesized from sources

The MARC Foundation supports addiction recovery in New York's Mid-Hudson region by funding prevention, treatment, and sober housing initiatives. It provides scholarships for individuals pursuing careers in addiction counseling and offers transition grants to support people moving from recovery residences to independent living. The organization also sponsors community events, memorials, and public awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and promote healing.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $22K
    Dutchess Community College Schoolarships Contributions are used to offer schoolarships to individuals who are registered as studying alcohol addiction consouling
  2. #2 $1K
    Transition Awards Recovering Adicts Who Have Transitioned Back To Their Prior Lives And Responsibilities Receive A $500 Gift For Successfully Leaving And Graduating From The Program.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Awards Dinner
Fundraising event held during National Recovery Month featuring honorees, keynote speakers, and community celebration to support recovery programs
Gannon & Andrews Day of Golf
Annual golf tournament fundraiser supporting prevention and treatment services for substance use disorders
Jane M. Shulkin/MARC Foundation Scholarship
Provides scholarships to individuals studying addiction counseling at Dutchess Community College
Overdose Awareness Memorial
Operates a public memorial in Lagrange, NY, featuring a garden, reflection space, and resource kiosk to honor lives lost to addiction and connect people with recovery resources
Patrick Sullivan Transition Program
Offers matched housing assistance to individuals transitioning from Mental Health America community residences to independent living
Sean Doyle Transition Program
Provides housing assistance to individuals leaving Saint Joseph’s Addiction Treatment Center (Joseph’s House) as they transition to independent living
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 2 activities
    • Funding expansion and improvement of sober housing
      Funds organizations and initiatives that expand and improve sober housing for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, including support for community residences and transition to independent living.
    • Funding prevention and treatment of substance use disorders
      Awards grants to organizations focused on the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders, including financial support to MHA Dutchess and similar groups providing recovery services.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 2 activities
    • Providing scholarships for addiction counselor training
      Offers scholarships to individuals recovering from substance use disorders who are pursuing careers as addiction counselors, including those enrolled in alcohol addiction counseling programs at Dutchess Community College.
    • Recognizing recovery milestones
      Provides a $500 award to individuals who successfully complete addiction recovery and transition back to their prior lives and responsibilities.
  • Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
    • Operating the Overdose Awareness Memorial
      Created and maintains a permanent Overdose Awareness Memorial featuring a landscaped garden, reflection areas, a chain-linked fence for memorial locks, a resource kiosk with QR codes linking to addiction and mental health services, and a plaza of donor-placed memorial bricks.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Supporting transitions to independent living
      Provides transition funds and direct support for individuals moving from community residences or treatment centers (such as Mental Health America facilities or Saint Joseph’s Addiction Treatment Center) to independent living, including matching scholarship programs for housing-related savings like rent or security deposits.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$87K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$98K
Program expenses41%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising34%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$126K
Cash$126K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$126K
Liquid reserves15.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +101.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • Andrew O'Grady — Director
  • Britney Ettinger — Director
  • Kathryn Cousins — Director
  • Kevin Mullaney — Director
  • Kristin Fountain — President
  • Lecia Gannon — Director
  • Meg Mullins — Director
  • Michael Carber — Treasurer
  • Michael Fanelli — Director
  • Michael Hawkins — Secretary
  • Suzanne Ohlman — Director
  • Victoria Marsella — Vice-President
  • Vincenzo Marsella — Director
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Dutchess Community College Partner — Collaborates to provide scholarships for individuals studying alcohol addiction counseling.
  • Dutchess County Government — Provided a resource kiosk with QR codes linking to local and regional addiction, prevention, and mental health services for the Overdose Awareness Memorial.
  • Gold’s Gym LaGrange Partner — Contributed to the development of the Overdose Awareness Memorial and hosts the memorial behind its facility.
  • Hudson Valley Associates Industrial Supply Corporation Partner — Organization represented by Michael Carber, MARC Foundation Board Member, supporting access to recovery programs in the Hudson Valley.
  • MHA Dutchess Partner — Organization receiving support from MARC Foundation Inc. for addiction recovery programs.
  • Mental Health America Partner — Collaborates with community residences operated by Mental Health America to support individuals transitioning to independent living.
  • Mental Health America Dutchess County Partner — Collaborates with MHA on recovery and prevention efforts for substance use disorder.
  • Mental Health America of Dutchess County Partner — Co-created the Overdose Awareness Memorial with the MARC Foundation.
  • Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Community Network — Supports and collaborates with the Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Community.
  • New York State Senator Pete Harckham Government — Recognized for ongoing work to improve substance abuse and mental health treatment in New York State.
  • Oxford Houses Partner — Supported members of local Oxford Houses.
  • Saint Joseph’s Addiction Treatment Center Partner — Provides transition support for individuals leaving Saint Joseph’s Addiction Treatment Center (Joseph’s House) to promote independent living.
  • Spins Bowl Partner — Host venue for the MARC Foundation's bowling tournament fundraiser.
  • bricksrus.com Partner — Partner website for processing donations to the Overdose Awareness Memorial.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Financial Incentives and Education to Support Long-Term Recovery
    methodology: recovery_support_through_incentives_and_education
    By providing financial incentives and educational opportunities, the foundation supports long-term addiction recovery because these resources empower individuals to rebuild their lives, develop self-sufficiency, and maintain sobriety.
  • Grantmaking to Strengthen the Recovery Ecosystem
    methodology: ecosystem_grantmaking
    By funding established prevention, treatment, and recovery organizations, the foundation amplifies impact across the continuum of care because aligned partners extend reach and deepen service capacity in a coordinated system.
  • Sober Housing as a Foundation for Sustained Recovery
    methodology: housing_first_recovery
    By expanding and improving sober housing, the foundation produces sustained recovery from substance use disorder because stable living environments reduce relapse risk and support reintegration into community life.