Demarco Charitable Foundation
The DeMarco Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Braintree, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants for education and marine education and rescue, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Massachusetts.
Demarco Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Demarco Charitable Foundation gave $36K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,000
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +41.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $5,334
- -60.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Demarco Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing states that it has no formal application or procedures, no award restrictions, and no deadlines. It lists Robert P. DeMarco as the contact for inquiries.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert P Demarco
Mailing address: 1 Campanelli Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: (781) 849-1490
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Demarco Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Campaign for Catholic Schools ($5K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Demarco Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $36K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign for Catholic Schools Braintree, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Center for Coastal Studies Provincetown, MA | Marine Education and Rescue | $2,000 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital Boston, MA | Health Care and Research | $1,000 |
| Friendship Home Norwell, MA | Support of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities | $1,000 |
| Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound Hyannis, MA | Environmental Preservation | $1,000 |
| Old Colony YMCA Brockton, MA | Civic and Community Operations | $1,000 |
| Thayer Academy Braintree, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA | Higher Education | $1,000 |
| Charity Guild Inc Brockton, MA | Food Assistance | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,334 | $30,000 | $38,182 | $36,000 | 24 | $36,000 | $653 |
| 2023 | $13,516 | $30,000 | $31,584 | $28,000 | 17 | $28,000 | $507 |
| 2022 | $15,100 | $40,000 | $30,035 | $30,000 | 15 | $30,035 | $476 |
| 2021 | $5,135 | $20,000 | $23,735 | $22,500 | 14 | $23,735 | $580 |
| 2020 | $8,870 | $20,000 | $18,245 | $17,150 | 10 | — | $464 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Demarco Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $653 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for education and marine education and rescue. Among its grantees, the Center for Coastal Studies describes its mission as scientific marine research and public education and policy to protect and conserve coastal and ocean resources. Friendship Home describes its mission as enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by providing respite and support services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $36,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,500. Its largest listed grant was $5,000 to Campaign for Catholic Schools for education. Other listed grants included $2,000 each to the Center for Coastal Studies for marine education and rescue and to several individuals for education. Friendship Home received $1,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert P. DeMarco as trustee.
Demarco Charitable Foundation is led by Robert P. Demarco, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert P. Demarco
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ronald Campanelli (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Demarco Charitable Foundation
How much does Demarco Charitable Foundation give each year?
Demarco Charitable Foundation gave $36K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 17 grants.
What is Demarco Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Demarco Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,500, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Demarco Charitable Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does Demarco Charitable Foundation give grants?
Demarco Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brockton, MA (5 grants) and Braintree, MA (2 grants).
Does Demarco Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Demarco Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (12 grants).
Who are Demarco Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Demarco Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Campaign for Catholic Schools ($5,000), Center for Coastal Studies ($2,000) and Brigham and Womens Hospital ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Demarco Charitable Foundation?
Demarco Charitable Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $653 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Demarco Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for education and marine education and rescue. Among its grantees, the Center for Coastal Studies describes its mission as scientific marine research and public education and policy to protect and conserve coastal and ocean resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Demarco Charitable Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Demarco Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Demarco Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2991588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Demarco Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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