Marineau Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marineau Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $185,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$185,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $175,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $281,000 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $175,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $185,000 | 3 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Marineau Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Marineau Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $60,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Opera | TO SUPPORT Chloe Lamford's production of The Innocence | $75,000 |
| Opera America Inc | general purpose | $60,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera | Louisa Muller's production of La Traviata | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Marineau
- Philip Marineau
Questions people ask
Does Marineau Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marineau Family Foundation give?
$185,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Marineau Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Marineau (President & Chief Financial) and Philip Marineau (Secretary & Vice President).
What does Marineau Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.