Joseph & Katherine Macari Foundation
The Joseph & Katherine Macari Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2007 and based in Southold, New York. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation with a broad philanthropic mandate.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
+17.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$291K
+90.5% YoY
Grant Count
16
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+185.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus, indicating a broad philanthropic interest across diverse causes. However, based on grant history, the foundation has supported organizations working in environmental conservation, climate action, and social services.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$1,000 to $250,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of locations across the United States, including major urban centers such as New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, as well as international locations including Quito.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $4.87 million
- Total Revenue: $1,063,975
- Total Expenses: $318,167
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $143,688
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $920,287
Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,874,498 | $4,132,832 | $4,014,457 |
| Revenue | $1,063,975 | $307,631 | $198,460 |
| Expenses | $318,167 | $179,875 | $279,634 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $294,771 | $157,292 | $237,219 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,040,579 | $285,048 | $165,882 |
| Distributable Amount | $292,007 | $264,738 | $268,813 |
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
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Katherine T. Macari – Vice President (served without compensation)
- Anne Marie Macari – Vice President (served without compensation)
- Diane Macari – Secretary (served without compensation)
- Joseph T. Macari Jr. – Treasurer (served without compensation)
Founder: Joseph T. Macari Sr. (1927–2021) was born in Manhattan to Italian immigrant parents and developed a real estate business in Jackson Heights, Queens before retiring to Southold. He founded Macari Vineyards in Mattituck in 1995 with his son Joseph Jr. and daughter-in-law Alexandra.
Co-Founder: Katherine Peck Macari (1932–2026) was married to Joseph T. Macari for over 60 years. She was known for her generosity and kindness.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHERINE T MACARI | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ANNE MARIE MACARI | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DIANE MACARI | SECRETARY | — | — |
| JOSEPH T MACARI JR | TREASURER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Katherine Peck Macari passed away on January 15, 2026, at age 93. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to the Child Center of New York and the Peconic Land Trust, organizations that reflected the family's philanthropic priorities.
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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