The Paula and William J Marino Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Vernon, New Jersey · EIN 45-3967497 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$667K
Organizations funded126
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
65% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Academy | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $118,500 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $70,000 |
| St Peters University | Audubon, MN | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $60,840 |
| South Street Theater Company | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Church of Assumption | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $45,250 |
| Loyola Sch | Saint Paul, MN | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Nfso | New Vernon, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Scholarship Fund of Inner City Children | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $22,500 |
| Diocesan Ministries Appeal | Clifton, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Tri-County Scholarship Fund | Mendham, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Garden State Intiative | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $13,450 |
| Mpac | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $12,700 |
| Africa Surgery | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Comm Food Bank of Nj | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of St Elizabeth | Convent Sta, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $9,500 |
| Created Equal | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| American Red Cross | Fairfield, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Center | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Nourish Nj | Dover, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Susan B Anthony Pro-Life America | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Geneva School | Casselberry, FL | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The School of Manhattan | New York, NY | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Villa Joseph Marie Hs | Southampton, PA | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Catholic League | New York, NY | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $4,500 |
| Delbarton School | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard Foundation | Park City, UT | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| St Marys Abbey | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Nlpc | Falls Church, VA | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Bch, VA | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The Claremont Institute | Claremont, CA | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The Leadership Inst | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Denver Zoo | Denver, CO | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Earth Justice | New York, NY | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Knight of Columbus | Woodside, NY | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Live Action | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Mahpiya Red Cloud | Pine Ridge, SD | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Priest for Life | Titusville, FL | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Wammc | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | New York, NY | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Community Foundation of Nj | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,100 |
| 40 Days for Life | Bryan, TX | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| America Needs Fatima | Spring Grove, PA | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Americans United for Life | Washington, DC | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Casa of Morris & Sussex County | Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Paintsville, KY | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Claremont Institute | Claremont, CA | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Colorado Coalition Homeless | Denver, CO | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Feed the Hungry | South Bend, IN | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Greater Newark Holiday Fund | Newark, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Homeless Solutions Inc | Cedar Knolls, NJ | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Life Legal Defense Fdn | Napa, CA | Unrestricted support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 126 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $667,255 | 126 |
| 2024 | $536,835 | 116 |
| 2023 | $414,035 | 75 |
| 2022 | $277,719 | 99 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101385
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3967497
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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