Mariska Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mariska Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $119,075 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $36,650. 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$119,075
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$36,650
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $94,645 the year before.
42% of its 2024 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 | $94,645 | 26 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $119,075 | 24 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Mariska 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 Mariska Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 19 | $69,425 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $37,150 |
| Texas | 1 | $9,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Donation for charitable purposes | $36,650 |
| St Bernard's Catholic Church | Donation for charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Firefighters Benevolent Fund | Donation for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Tri Delta Theta Gamma Chapter | Donation for charitable purposes | $9,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Donation for charitable purposes | $6,125 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,600 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Steam Catapult Fund | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center | Donation for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Jenks Public Schools Foundation | Donation for charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Duke University Fuqua School of Business | Donation for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance | Donation for charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Catholic Diocese of Tulsa | Donation for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Donation for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Oklahoma | Donation for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Tulsa Girls Home | Donation for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Delta Tau Delta Beta Tau Chapter | Donation for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Nebraska Alumni Association | Donation for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation | Donation for charitable purposes | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Donation for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Teen Challenge of Oklahoma | Donation for charitable purposes | $500 |
| The Bridges Foundation | Donation for charitable purposes | $500 |
| Knights of Columbus | Donation for charitable purposes | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Chad Mariska
- Amy Mariska
Questions people ask
Does Mariska Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mariska Family Foundation give?
$119,075 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Mariska Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Chad Mariska (Trustee) and Amy Mariska (Trustee).
What does Mariska Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.