Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Waterloo, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $195,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$195,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $158,500 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $158,500 | 25 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $195,000 | 18 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frances Molinaro 1409 Olympic Drive, Waterloo, IA 50701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (319) 233-5474 |
| What to submit | Name of organization; its charitable purpose; a description of its needs for charitable funds; tax exempt status |
What Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 17 | $180,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley Catholic Schools | Primary school education | $25,000 |
| Memorial Foundation of Allen Hospital | help impact healthcare needs of the Cedar Valley | $25,000 |
| Friends of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission | Sponsor golf tournament | $20,000 |
| St Edwards Church | Religious education | $20,000 |
| OneIowa | Support for the LGTBQ Community | $20,000 |
| Little Warrior | Fight childhood cancer | $15,000 |
| Cedar Fallls Community Theater | Support the performing arts | $15,000 |
| MercyOne Foundation | Medical | $15,000 |
| Waterloo Community Playhouse | Support performing arts | $10,000 |
| Friends of NCC Charitable Trust | Promote National Cattle Congress | $5,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Providing food to those in need | $5,000 |
| NAMI of Black Hawk County | Advocacy & education regarding mental illness | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Assistance to poor | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| House of Hope | Help for single mothers & young women aging out of foster care. Provide transitional housing. | $2,000 |
| Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanical Gardens | Educational programs on Iowa's national heritage & caring for the environment | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley | Programs for the Cedar Valley's Youth | $1,000 |
| Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity | Building houses for the poor | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances Molinaro
- Bryan Molinaro-Blonigan
- Shirley Schweertman
- Robin Molinaro-Blonigan
Questions people ask
Does Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation give?
$195,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frances Molinaro (President & director), Bryan Molinaro-Blonigan (Vice-Pres & director), Shirley Schweertman (Secretary & director) and Robin Molinaro-Blonigan (Treasurer & director).
What does Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.