Miami Marlins Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Miami Marlins Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $482,066 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $27,854 and the largest $80,000. 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$482,066
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$27,854
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $375,817 the year before.
75% 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 | $375,817 | 15 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $482,066 | 16 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Miami Marlins Foundation Inc 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 Miami Marlins Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $266,667 |
| New York | 2 | $110,708 |
| California | 2 | $84,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $11,127 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $9,564 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $80,000 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | To support the mission of the organization | $75,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | To support the mission of the organization | $53,441 |
| Kiwanis of Little Havana | To support the mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Um Health | To support the mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Farm Share | To support the mission of the organization | $35,000 |
| Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital | To support the mission of the organization | $32,925 |
| UP2US Sports | To support the mission of the organization | $30,708 |
| Volunteers of America | To support the mission of the organization | $25,000 |
| Bananas Foster Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $11,127 |
| Miami Lighthouse | To support the mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| The Pedro J Martinez & Brothers Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $9,564 |
| Jessie Rees Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $9,000 |
| Fiu Foundation Inc | To support the mission of the organization | $5,050 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Lucy Project | To support the mission of the organization | $251 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred Koczwara
- Michael Mullane
- Caroline O'Connor
- Bruce Sherman
- Doug Kimmelman
Questions people ask
Does Miami Marlins Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miami Marlins Foundation Inc give?
$482,066 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $27,854.
Who runs Miami Marlins Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred Koczwara (Chief Financial Officer), Michael Mullane (Treasurer), Caroline O'Connor (President/Director) and Bruce Sherman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Miami Marlins Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.