Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including a health care foundation, arts and cultural institutions, and a community foundation, primarily in Maryland.
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc gave $92K across 76 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Maryland. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,400
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 76
- -46.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,216
- +85.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,532,613
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (3 of 76, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (92% 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 Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Marguerite M Villasanta
Mailing address: 4611 Cedar Garden Road, Baltimore, MD 21229
Phone: (410) 771-8033
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Maryland Medical System Foundation ($35K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
679 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 679 grants of 679 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The remaining reported shares went to New York (2%), the District of Columbia (2%), Colorado (1%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 76 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 76 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $233; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $92K (2024) to $113K (2022). In 2024 it made 76 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Medical System Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Recipient | $35,000 |
| Maryland Opera Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Recipient | $5,000 |
| Roland Park Community Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Recipient | $5,000 |
| The Peabody Institute Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Recipient | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Recipient | $4,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Recipient | $2,500 |
| Umbf Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Recipient | $2,000 |
| B&O Railroad Museum Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Recipient | $1,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Industry Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Recipient | $1,000 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts Baltimore, MD | General Purpose of Recipient | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,532,613 | $171,447 | $116,633 | $92,400 | 76 | $92,400 | $147,214 | $104,457 |
| 2023 | $1,477,799 | $36,832 | $113,771 | $92,900 | 142 | $92,900 | $21,956 | $95,025 |
| 2022 | $1,554,738 | $29,677 | $136,867 | $113,350 | 156 | $113,350 | $12,214 | $97,316 |
| 2021 | $1,661,928 | $168,077 | $118,403 | $93,238 | 155 | $93,238 | $144,512 | $106,548 |
| 2020 | $1,612,254 | $160,822 | $130,540 | $102,650 | 150 | — | $137,731 | $92,390 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $104K 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 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of work represented in the foundation’s grants: the University of Maryland Medical System Foundation says it raises charitable funds to safeguard the future of health care excellence for the system; Maryland Opera describes its work as presenting live opera and providing education and outreach; and the Roland Park Community Foundation says it works to preserve and enhance the character of Roland Park, emphasizing parks, open space, and public areas.
Other 2024 recipients include cultural organizations. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as presenting musical concerts, while the Baltimore Museum of Art says it connects art to Baltimore and Baltimore to the world. The Baltimore Museum of Industry describes its work as collecting, preserving, and interpreting the region’s industrial and technological heritage through educational programs and exhibits.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 76 grants totaling $92,400. Grants ranged from $100 to $35,000, with a median of $500. The largest award was $35,000 to the University of Maryland Medical System Foundation. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Maryland Opera and Roland Park Community Foundation; $5,000 to the Peabody Institute; $4,000 to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; and $2,500 to the Baltimore Museum of Art.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Contact Marguerite M Villasanta. There is no specific form, and awards are restricted to IRS-approved charities. Deadline: No deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marguerite M Villasanta as president, Mario Villasanta as treasurer, and Cristiana Paredes as vice president.
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc is led by Marguerite M. Villasanta, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marguerite M. Villasanta
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristiana Paredes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mario Villasanta
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc
How much does Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc give each year?
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc gave $92K across 76 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 142 grants.
What is Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,216, across 76 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc that year got $233 on average.
Where does Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc give grants?
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (41 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Aspen, CO (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (76 of 76) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Maryland Medical System Foundation ($35,000), Maryland Opera ($5,000) and Roland Park Community Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc?
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc?
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0781407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dr Frank C Marino Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dr-frank-c-marino-foundation-inc-morg_dd15b6ae3faa4280a1ee7de49c6ee332
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