Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $18,100 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,925 and the largest $2,500. 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$18,100
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,925
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$41,297
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $19,600 the year before.
50% 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 | $19,600 | 13 | $37,391 |
| 2024 | $18,100 | 10 | $41,297 |
How to apply
Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 9 | $16,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Narragansett Lions Club | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Autism Project | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Clothes to Kids Ri | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Project Hand Up | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northern Ri | Charitable | $1,850 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Sojourner House Inc | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Tomaquag Museum | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jonnycake Center for Hope | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Marasco
- Donna Nesselbush
- Stephanie Galligan
Questions people ask
Does Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Foundation give?
$18,100 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,925.
Who runs Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Marasco (President), Donna Nesselbush (Vice President) and Stephanie Galligan (Director).
What does Marasco & Nesselbush Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.