Maria Mandico and Benet Marquet Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maria Mandico and Benet Marquet Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $64,750 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $11,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$64,750
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$11,250
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36,552 the year before.
78% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,552 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $64,750 | 10 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Maria Mandico and Benet Marquet 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.
What Maria Mandico and Benet Marquet Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $62,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| X Prize Foundation Inc | Visioneering Fund | $11,250 |
| Kyoto Symposium Organization | to support Kyoto Prize Symposium | $10,000 |
| La Jolla Institute for Immunology | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Clearity Foundation | Teal Woman Celebration - Paddle Raise | $10,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | Triton Innovation Challenge Current Fund | $10,000 |
| Voices for Children | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Voices for Children | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts San Diego-Imperial Council Inc | 2024 Cool Women | $1,500 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Relief for floods in Valencia, Spain | $1,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | Karim Slaoui Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandre Ferre
- Francois Ferre
- Max Ferre
- Magda Marquet
Questions people ask
Does Maria Mandico and Benet Marquet Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maria Mandico and Benet Marquet Foundation give?
$64,750 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Maria Mandico and Benet Marquet Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexandre Ferre (Dir, VP), Francois Ferre (Co- Pres, Dir), Max Ferre (VP, Dir) and Magda Marquet (Co-Pres, Dir, Sec).
What does Maria Mandico and Benet Marquet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.