Marrazzo Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marrazzo Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $605,594 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$605,594
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$6.9 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $717,872 the year before.
11% 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 | $482,365 | 11 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $717,872 | 18 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $605,594 | 18 | $6.9 million |
How to apply
Marrazzo 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 Marrazzo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $563,094 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement Music School of Philadelphia | To support kwest's curriculum development, implementation, and associated research | $175,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | To support the learning and engagement center in further expanding its reach to the school district of philadelphia and other general operating support | $80,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | To support the pioneering ai in school systems (pass) professional development program | $75,000 |
| Children First Pa | To support seven schools in the school district of philadelphia with professional development that integrates the arts into teaching and learning at a schoolwide level. | $60,000 |
| Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation | To expand and support the teaching artist micro-grant program by increasing grant size and adding a grant cycle with the goal of providing easily accessible funds to independent philadelphia-area teaching artists to support projects that engage community members. | $29,000 |
| The Philadelphia School | General operating and capital campaign support | $28,950 |
| Germantown Friends School | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | To support the upstart co-lab sponsored project, an initiative that frames the creative economy as an impact investing priority. | $25,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Whyy Inc | To support the creativity sparks success journalism series | $15,000 |
| Tilt Institute | To support the teen photo program at tilt, a free after-school program focused on visual literacy, photography and using the image as material to promote critical thinking, socio-political awareness and community building. | $15,000 |
| Samuel S Fleisher Art Memorial Inc | To support the community partnerships in the arts program | $12,644 |
| Life Science Cares Philadelphia | To eliminate the impact of poverty on our neighbors | $10,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | To support the school partner program | $10,000 |
| Reading Allowed | To provide high dosage reading instruction delivered by practitioners certified and experienced in the scientifically proven structured literacy approach. | $10,000 |
| The Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement | To promote civic education and engagement | $5,000 |
| Tinicum Conservancy | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General operating support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elinor M Marrazzo
- Jeffrey D Marrazzo
Questions people ask
Does Marrazzo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marrazzo Family Foundation give?
$605,594 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Marrazzo Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elinor M Marrazzo (President) and Jeffrey D Marrazzo (Secretary and Treasurer).
What does Marrazzo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.