The Mario Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChatham, New Jersey · EIN 20-1400656 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$98,000
Total assets$38M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $27,404 and $150,000.
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
78% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Pharm/ md scholarships | $500,000 |
| Duke University Health | Durham, NC | Family chronic care improvement fd & medical center | $220,000 |
| North Carolina Submarine Museum | Durhan, NC | Establishment of a museum | $175,000 |
| Naval Institute Foundation | Annapolis, MD | Digitizing our maritime history | $151,120 |
| Cristo Rey Network | Chicago, IL | Capacity building 2026 campaign | $150,000 |
| Open Table Ministry | Durham, NC | General support | $150,000 |
| Duke University Athletic Assoc | Durham, NC | Basketball legacy fund | $100,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Penn band | $100,000 |
| University of Rhode Island Foundation | Kingston, RI | Annual fund | $100,000 |
| Duke University Pediatrics | Durham, NC | Pediatrics improve & expand care now | $98,000 |
| Open Table Ministry | Durham, NC | Executive and assistant director position | $85,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Lawrenceville, NJ | Annual fund | $77,500 |
| American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Educ | Washington, DC | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Center for Christianity & Scholarship | Durham, NC | Historic preservation project | $50,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Lawrenceville, NJ | Annual fund | $27,404 |
| Wolfford College | Spartanburg, SC | Study abroad scholarship | $25,000 |
| Palo Alto Historical Assoc | Palo Alto, CA | Millie mario moving images collection | $20,000 |
| Housing Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | Help provide quality housing | $10,000 |
| Spectrum for Living | River Vale, NJ | Help adults with disabilities | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,099,024 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,946,585 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543029349101109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1400656
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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