The Joseph and Cheryl Marino Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 2007 and based in Lodi, New Jersey. The foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12K
Annual Giving
$211K
-46.3% YoY
Grant Count
23
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-46.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation has indicated it makes donations in honor of the Morris family, Joseph Safdieh, Gerald Loughlin, and Team Alie.
Grantmaking
Grants are typically structured as unrestricted grants to support organizations' exempt purposes.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, Texas, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $11,832
- Total Revenue: $245,290
- Total Expenses: $213,381
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since July 2008
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,832 | — | $56,719 |
| Revenue | $245,290 | $317,434 | $433,629 |
| Expenses | $213,381 | $394,230 | $394,270 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $213,173 | $394,197 | $393,270 |
| Net Investment Income | $82 | $401 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $16,320 | $2,272 | $1,447 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MARINO | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHERYL MARINO | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 160 Essex Street, Suite 210 Lodi, NJ 07644-2708
Phone: 973-779-2100
EIN: 26-1604015
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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