Passano Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Passano Family Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $45,000. 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$123,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $169,500 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $169,500 | 10 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $123,500 | 10 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Passano 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.
What Passano Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 10 | $123,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Maryland | General operations. | $45,000 |
| The John Hopkins University School of Medicine | General operations. | $25,000 |
| Pride of Baltimore II | General operations. | $15,000 |
| Greenlight Baltimore | General operations. | $10,000 |
| Roland Park Country School | General operations. | $10,000 |
| Cathedral of Mary Our Queen | General operations. | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General operations. | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame of MD University | General operations. | $5,000 |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church | General operations. | $2,500 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc | General operations. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Passano McDonnell
- Tamara A Passano Wiggs
- Sarah R Passano Meech
Questions people ask
Does Passano Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Passano Family Foundation give?
$123,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Passano Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Catherine Passano McDonnell (Trustee/Chair), Tamara A Passano Wiggs (Trustee) and Sarah R Passano Meech (Trustee/Vice-Chair/Secretary).
What does Passano Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.