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Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation

Preselected recipients only Knoxville, Tennessee · EIN 320184008

Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $21,680 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $10,840 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $61,000 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$61,0002$1.2 million
2024$21,6802$1.3 million

How to apply

Marek Maria Pienkowski 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 Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its US grants went to recipients in Florida. It also paid $20,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida1$1,680

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Fundacja Marka Marii PienkowskiegoTo support projects including international art workshops and annual awards given to artists and scientists for achievements in their respective fields.$20,000
The American Institute of Polish Culture Inc
Miami, FL
Cultural and educational events$1,680

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation give?

$21,680 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $10,840.

Who runs Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Marek M Pienkowski (President), Peter J Pienkowski (Vice President), Mark Pienkowski (Board Member) and Maria I Pienkowski-Gunia (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and science and research.

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