Marinella Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marinella Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $138,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $41,000. 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$138,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$41,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $68,500 the year before.
19% 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 | $68,500 | 15 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $138,000 | 16 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Marinella 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 Marinella Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $133,500 |
| Vermont | 3 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket New School | General purpose | $41,000 |
| Friends of the Public Garden | General purpose | $27,500 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Boston College | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| West End House | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of New England | General purpose | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Stowe Performing Arts | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancycharlesgate Alliance | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Neighborhood Associatin of the Back Bay | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Spruce Peak Arts | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Stowe Land Trust | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Boston Globe Foundationglobe Santa | General purpose | $1,000 |
| WGBH | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah A Hamberg
- Karen L Marinella
- John A Benning
Questions people ask
Does Marinella Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marinella Family Foundation give?
$138,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Marinella Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah A Hamberg (Trustee), Karen L Marinella (Trustee) and John A Benning (Trustee).
What does Marinella Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.