The Contino Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Contino Family Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $311,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$311,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $256,000 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $281,500 | 16 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $256,000 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $311,000 | 13 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
The Contino 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 The Contino Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $15,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 10 | $271,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Maryland | General support | $125,000 |
| Christo Rey Jesuit High School | General Support | $40,000 |
| Catholic Community of St Francis Xavier | General Support | $35,000 |
| St Joseph Parish | General support | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities | general purpose | $20,000 |
| Sanctuary Ministries of London | General Support | $15,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | General Support | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General Support | $10,000 |
| B & O Railroad Museum | General Support | $6,000 |
| Towson University Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| global shake resource foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Calvert Hall College of Baltimore City | General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Francis A Contino
Questions people ask
Does The Contino Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Contino Family Foundation give?
$311,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Contino Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Francis A Contino (Trustee).
What does The Contino Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.