Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation
Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation is a private foundation, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $22K.
Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation at a glance
In short: Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,680
- -64.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,840
- -64.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,840
- Total assets
- $1,152,013
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (8% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fundacja Marka Marii Pienkowskiego ($20K). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2024) to $61K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundacja Marka Marii Pienkowskiego | To support projects including international art workshops and annual awards given to artists and scientists for achievements in their respective fields. | $20,000 |
| The American Institute of Polish Culture Inc Miami, FL | Cultural and Educational Events | $1,680 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,152,013 | $141,138 | $49,007 | $21,680 | 2 | $21,680 | $22,368 |
| 2023 | $1,059,769 | $284,241 | $73,305 | $61,000 | 2 | $68,626 | $10,797 |
| 2022 | $808,801 | $51,080 | $58,722 | $27,436 | 2 | $42,846 | $25,584 |
| 2021 | $816,443 | $114,048 | $55,403 | $45,000 | 2 | $45,767 | $19,882 |
| 2020 | $757,798 | $205,483 | $10,678 | — | — | — | $13,753 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation is led by Marek M. Pienkowski, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marek M. Pienkowski
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maria I. Pienkowski-Gunia
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Pienkowski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter J. Pienkowski
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stefan M. Pienkowski
Board Member
On filings since 2020
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 Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation
How much does Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation give each year?
Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation gave $22K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 2 grants.
How large is Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation?
Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $141K.
Where does Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation operate?
Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, New York, Tennessee.
What is Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation's EIN?
Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0184008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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