Mazza Foundation
Accepts applications
Mazza Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$49.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.8 million | 36 | $40.3 million |
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 35 | $45.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 36 | $49.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mazza Foundation 120 S Riverside Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 855-4055 |
What Mazza Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 35 | $2.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund | Scholarships | $300,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Neuromuscular program | $300,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | New residence | $300,000 |
| Depaul University | Scholarships | $250,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Precision neurology | $250,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago | Generation to generation campaign | $200,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Scholarships/housing | $125,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Lyric unlimited program | $75,000 |
| Lumen Christi Institute | Univ prog & summer seminars | $50,000 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | 2025 season | $40,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Community engagement program | $30,000 |
| Griffin Museum of Science and Industry | Institute for quality science teaching | $25,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep | Scholarship support | $20,000 |
| Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly | Visiting social engagement program | $20,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Lighthouse media | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Gregorian University Foundation | Scholarship support | $15,000 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | Science on the go program | $15,000 |
| Allendale Association | Repairs to greenhouse | $12,000 |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers | Spiritual care program | $10,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Extension Society | For tekawitha center mn | $10,000 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Education & career resources program | $10,000 |
| Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Music discovery program | $10,000 |
| St Leonard Ministries | Grace house | $10,000 |
| Amate House | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Hadley School for the Blind | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Highsight | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ignatian Spirituality Project | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Community engagement | $5,000 |
| Math Circles of Chicago | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago (Chicago Children's Choir) | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Jane Rubinelli
- Joseph Rubinelli
- Nicholas Lavezzorio
- Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind
Questions people ask
Does Mazza Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mazza Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Mazza Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Jane Rubinelli (President/Director), Joseph Rubinelli (Secretary/Director), Nicholas Lavezzorio (Treasurer/Director) and Joan Lavezzorio Schniedwind (Vice President/Director).
What does Mazza Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.