The Mario and Sara Rafalin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mario and Sara Rafalin Foundation is a private foundation in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $26,300 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$26,300
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$140,341
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $19,800 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $17,800 | 22 | $72,372 |
| 2023 | $19,800 | 20 | $59,344 |
| 2024 | $26,300 | 22 | $140,341 |
How to apply
The Mario and Sara Rafalin 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 The Mario and Sara Rafalin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $10,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $9,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,100 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | Research | $3,000 |
| Jewish Relive Agency | Humanitarian | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Elwyn | Research | $1,000 |
| Garces Foundation | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Research | $1,000 |
| Puentes de Salud Attn Steve Larsen | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| The Jewish Braille Institute of America | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| The Philadelphia Orchestra Association | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| American Society for Yad Vashem | Educational | $500 |
| Children Hospital of Philadelphia | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine Attn Alberta Landis | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Inglis House | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Montogomery County Association for the Blind | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Humanitarian | $500 |
| The National Childrens Cancer Society | Humanitarian | $500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorian Museum | Educational | $500 |
| Help Hope Live | Humanitarian | $500 |
| Chabad of the Main Line | Educational | $500 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | Humanitarian | $200 |
| America Institute for Cancer Research | Research | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mario Rafalin
Questions people ask
Does The Mario and Sara Rafalin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mario and Sara Rafalin Foundation give?
$26,300 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Mario and Sara Rafalin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mario Rafalin (President).
What does The Mario and Sara Rafalin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, faith communities and health.