Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn
Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn at a glance
In short: Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn gave $312K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $312,477
- +2303.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +216.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,446
- +659.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,421
- Primary geography
- Ohio (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing is marked as final.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grow Church Inc ($52K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 41 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 17% to Florida, 12% to New York, 8% to Texas, and 5% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn gives
- 16% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2617% 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 (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 $11K (2020) to $312K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $312K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grow Church Inc Naples, FL | General Operating | $52,079 |
| Sugartree Ministry Center Wilmington, OH | General Operating | $31,247 |
| Clinton County Foundation Wilmington, OH | General Operating | $26,039 |
| Saving Moses Roanoke, TX | General Operating | $26,039 |
| Midohio Foodbank Grove City, OH | General Operating | $23,435 |
| Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence Worthington, OH | General Operating | $23,435 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundati Staten Island, NY | General Operating | $20,831 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of North Central Lorain, OH | General Operating | $20,831 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Utica, NY | General Operating | $15,624 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center Arlington, VA | General Operating | $10,421 |
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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 | — | $65,134 | $319,133 | $312,477 | 19 | $316,754 | $63,813 | $3,795 |
| 2023 | $253,718 | $6,315 | $19,343 | $13,000 | 6 | $15,510 | $3,145 | $14,571 |
| 2022 | $266,893 | $12,993 | $21,531 | $14,500 | 5 | $17,007 | $8,999 | $15,144 |
| 2021 | $275,472 | $30,696 | $18,573 | $11,500 | 6 | $14,133 | $26,259 | $16,942 |
| 2020 | $263,329 | $18,200 | $17,712 | $11,200 | 5 | — | $14,613 | $13,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food assistance, domestic violence services, and humanitarian aid. For example, Sugartree Ministry Center describes its mission as feeding families with low to moderate incomes and others in need; Saving Moses describes its work as helping babies where help is most needed and least available; and Mid-Ohio Foodbank says its mission is to end hunger and help create communities where everyone thrives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $312,477. Grants ranged from $5,208 to $52,079, with a median grant of $10,421. The largest awards included $52,079 to Grow Church Inc, $31,247 to Sugartree Ministry Center, $26,039 each to Clinton County Foundation and Saving Moses, and $23,435 each to Mid-Ohio Foodbank and Choices for Victims of Domestic Violence. All are listed as general operating grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $2K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn
How much does Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn give each year?
Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn gave $312K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 6 grants.
What is Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn's typical grant size?
Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $10,421, and its average grant was $16,446, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn give grants?
Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn gives mostly in Ohio: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, OH (2 grants), Lorain, OH (2 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn's largest grantees?
Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Grow Church Inc ($52,079), Sugartree Ministry Center ($31,247) and Clinton County Foundation ($26,039), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food assistance, domestic violence services, and humanitarian aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn?
The foundation’s filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn's EIN?
Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6888576. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Frank and Virginia I Demaria Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/frank-and-virginia-i-demaria-fdn-morg_01d830fbf3a64c79bb3c907890da7d52
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