Marconi Society Inc
Building communities of leaders and stakeholders that are at the forefront of emerging technology so that together we can create a more connected and sustainable world.
Marconi Society Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $654,844
- -14.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $650,330
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $47,483
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $807,056
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Marconi Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Marconi Society Inc gives
- Giving grew 644% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $65,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $654,844 | $650,330 | $807,056 | — | — | — | $47,483 |
| 2024 | $766,347 | $588,735 | $905,069 | $65,000 | 4 | $902,033 | $37,241 |
| 2023 | $1,314,509 | $1,025,418 | $1,086,681 | $8,740 | 1 | $1,094,623 | $40,462 |
| 2022 | $1,351,938 | $1,132,214 | $955,365 | $47,480 | 1 | $951,629 | $1,315 |
| 2021 | $1,230,826 | $656,687 | $502,235 | $8,740 | 1 | — | $622 |
| 2020 | $939,575 | $313,803 | $412,649 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $185,603 |
About Marconi Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Marconi Society Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $655K in total assets. Net investment income was $47K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marconi Society Inc is led by John Janowiak, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Janowiak
President
CEO May → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$7K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Dennis Roberson
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Goldsmith
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John M. Cioffi
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Kakande
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefania Bartoletti
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arogyaswami Paulraj
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dina Katabi
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gianluca Mazzini
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nomi Bergman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Berriman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taher Elgamal
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicente San Miguel
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Lawrence
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Webb
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Earnshaw
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Giulia Fortunato
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hao Zou
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zvi Galil
Vice Chairman
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Vinton G. Cerf (2020–2024) — Chairman Emeritus
- Former: Michelle Klein (2023–2024) — COO
- Former: David N. Payne (2020–2023) — Chair Emeritus
- Former: Federico Faggin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Giovanni Corazza (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Guilhem De Valicourt (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Hilary Beatrez (2021–2023) — CFO
- Former: Samantha Schartman-Cycyk (2021–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Fran Berman (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Paulraj Arogyaswami (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Fabiha Kumari (2023) — COO
- Former: Camilla Fritze (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Tkach (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Romano Volta (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dion Griffin (2020) — Cfo-Officer
- Former: Henry Samueli (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Samantha Schartman (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $33K, to Hilary Beatrez (CFO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marconi Society Inc
How large is Marconi Society Inc?
Marconi Society Inc reported $655K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $650K.
What is Marconi Society Inc?
Marconi Society Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $655K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Marconi Society Inc operate?
Marconi Society Inc has awarded grants in California, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What is Marconi Society Inc's EIN?
Marconi Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3959217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 January 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Marconi Society Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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