Molinello Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Molinello Family Foundation is a private foundation in Berkley, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$32.6 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
12% of its 2025 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 | $1.2 million | 33 | $25.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 32 | $29.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 36 | $32.6 million |
How to apply
Molinello 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 Molinello Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 34 | $1.2 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Research and treatment of pediatric cancer and diseases, and support services for the families | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster/emergency support services | $70,000 |
| Angels' Place | Provide homes and services for individuals with developmental disabilities | $70,000 |
| Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Research and healthcare support for those with cancer | $70,000 |
| Individual | Provide food for those in need | $70,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Guide dogs and support services for the blind | $70,000 |
| Salvation Army | Services for physical, emotional and spiritual needs | $70,000 |
| Pope Francis Center | Support services for the homeless | $60,000 |
| South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless | Daytime homeless shelter and support services | $55,000 |
| Individual | Food and spiritual services for those in need | $50,000 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries | Shelter for the homeless, medical, emotional, educational and job support services | $50,000 |
| Penrickton Center for Blind Children | Care and education for blind and disabled children | $50,000 |
| Rose Hill Center Inc | Residential treatment program for those with mental illness | $45,000 |
| The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit | Provides furniture for families in need | $45,000 |
| Cass Community Social Services | Food, health, housing and job services for those in need | $35,000 |
| Covenant House Michigan | Housing and support services for at-risk and homeless youth | $35,000 |
| The Empowerment Plan | Employs and provides sleeping bag coats for the homeless | $35,000 |
| Detroit Cristo Rey High School Inc | Catholic education for those in need | $30,000 |
| Gildas Club Metro Detroit | Cancer support services | $30,000 |
| Judson Center Inc | Autism, child and family services, disability and mental health services | $30,000 |
| On My Own of Michigan Inc | Aids those with intellectual developmental disabilities | $30,000 |
| Samaritas | Adoption, foster care, care for the elderly and disabled, and refugee resettlement services | $30,000 |
| Beds 4 Kids | Provides children's beds to those in need and in foster care | $25,000 |
| Common Ground | Mental health services | $25,000 |
| Sisters of Mary Reparatrix | Care for elderly catholic nuns and mission work | $25,000 |
| The Pink Fund | Provides financial aid to breast cancer patients to help meet basic needs | $25,000 |
| World Medical Relief Inc | Supplies, programs and services for those in need | $25,000 |
| Wave Project | Provides mobile showers to those in need | $20,000 |
| The ALS Association - Michigan Chapter | Discover treatment and cure for als and services for those affected by als | $15,000 |
| Detroit Institute for Children | Educational services for special needs children | $10,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | Christian long-term residential treatment programs for homeless and addicted persons | $10,000 |
| Hospitality House | Provides food and necessities to those in need | $10,000 |
| Humble Design Inc | Design and furnishing of homes for those emerging from homelessness | $10,000 |
| New Day Foundation for Families Fighting Cancer | Provides financial and emotional assistance to families facing cancer | $10,000 |
| Reaching Higher Inc | Education and empowerment of children | $10,000 |
| St Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center | Educational services for at-risk children and adults | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rita M Morelli
- Michele Morelli
Questions people ask
Does Molinello Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Molinello Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Molinello Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rita M Morelli (President/Director) and Michele Morelli (Vice Pres/Treas/Sec/Director).
What does Molinello Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and housing and homelessness.