Mary C Forbes Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderSouth Pasadena, Florida · EIN 59-7112797 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $22,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MS JOANNE CLARIE |
|---|---|
| Address | 7226 13TH AVENUE NORTH, ST PETERSBURG FL 33710 |
| JC@CLARIELAW.COM | |
| Form and materials | STUDENT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE OF THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE, AT HTTPS://MARYCFORBESFOUNDATION.COM/APPLICATIONS/. COMPLETED APPLICATIONS CAN BE UPLOADED ON THE WEBSITE OR MAILED TO THE FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 30TH |
| Restrictions | STUDENTS MUST RESIDE IN THE DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA WHO ARE APPLYING TO ATTEND A CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL. SCHOLARSHIPS DO NOT INCLUDE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS AND THE PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF THE DICOSES OF ST. PETERSBURG, ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL, JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL, AND CRISTO REY TAMPA. THE STUDENT APPLICANT MUST BE AN ACTIVE PRACTITIONER OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC FAITH. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Catholic High School | St Petersburg, FL | Student scholarships | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Salesian High School | Tampa, FL | Student scholarships | $25,000 |
| Tampa Catholic High School | Tampa, FL | Student scholarships | $22,500 |
| Morning Star Catholic School | Pinellas Park, FL | Student scholarships | $3,000 |
| St Paul Catholic School | St Petersburg, FL | Student scholarships | $2,500 |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic School | Seminole, FL | Student scholarships | $1,500 |
| St Lawrence Catholic School | Tampa, FL | Student scholarships | $500 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School | Dunedin, FL | Student scholarships | $500 |
| St Anthony Catholic School | San Antonio, FL | Student scholarships | $500 |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Tampa, FL | Student scholarships | $500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($24,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $161,100 | 9 |
| 2022 | $125,800 | 15 |
| 2021 | $130,650 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102990
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-7112797
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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