Maria Mandico and Benet Marquet Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 26-1646442 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$65K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| X Prize Foundation Inc | Culver City, CA | Visioneering Fund | $11,250 |
| Kyoto Symposium Organization | San Diego, CA | to support Kyoto Prize Symposium | $10,000 |
| LA Jolla Institute for Immunology | LA Jolla, CA | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Clearity Foundation | San Diego, CA | Teal Woman Celebration - Paddle Raise | $10,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Triton Innovation Challenge Current Fund | $10,000 |
| Voices for Children | San Diego, CA | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Voices for Children | San Diego, CA | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts San Diego-Imperial Council Inc | San Diego, CA | 2024 Cool Women | $1,500 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Relief for floods in Valencia, Spain | $1,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | New York, NY | Karim Slaoui Fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,750 | 10 |
| 2023 | $36,552 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349102374
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1646442
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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