Marisa Martini Private Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Marisa Martini Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Whippany, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$25.2 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
70% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $789,650 | 30 | $24.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 45 | $24.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 57 | $25.2 million |
How to apply
Marisa Martini Private Foundation Inc 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 Marisa Martini Private Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 17 | $271,000 |
| California | 4 | $185,000 |
| Texas | 10 | $168,000 |
| New York | 6 | $135,000 |
| Virginia | 9 | $132,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $110,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Braille Institute | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Novick Global Cardiac Alliance | General purpose | $100,000 |
| St Peters Prep | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Empower Ethiopia Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of Guatemalan Children Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Partnershps for Children | General purpose | $41,000 |
| Mercy Center | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Anchor Ridge | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Camp Fatima of NJ | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Candlelighters of NYC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Elizabeth Coalition | General purpose | $25,000 |
| International Waldenstrom's Macroglobinimia Fdn | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Making Headway Foundation Inc | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Nazareth Farms | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Little Baby Face Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Thurman Brisbane Center | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Uhmla | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Austin Sunshine Camp | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Burns Recovery - Midwest Burn Center | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Homeless Veterans Serv | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Leashes of Valor | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Lung Cancer Research Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| National Veterans Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Our Military Kids | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Pop Up Birthday | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Project Mend | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Signs of Fun | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Street Youth Minister of Austin | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Academy of Music for the Blind | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Hearing Charities of America | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Northern Virginia Resource Center | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Marjorie F Hughes Fund for Children | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Variety of Texas | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Texas | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mission of Hope | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Nourish NJ | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Rosedale Foundation of | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Helens Church | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Conor Gelson
- James Damiano MD
- Elizabeth Dragalin
- Christina Gelson
Questions people ask
Does Marisa Martini Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marisa Martini Private Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Marisa Martini Private Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Conor Gelson (President), James Damiano MD (Director), Elizabeth Dragalin (Director) and Christina Gelson (Director).
What does Marisa Martini Private Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and health.