Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation
Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $178K.
Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation at a glance
In short: Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $18K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $35,000
- -18.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,500
- +63.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,730,577
- +58.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Catholic Diocese of Arlington ($25K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 51% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $79K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Diocese of Arlington Arlington, VA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Porto Charities Inc Fairfax, VA | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,730,577 | $790,592 | $62,970 | $35,000 | 2 | $46,070 | $178,478 | $90,348 |
| 2025 | $1,095,471 | $60,809 | $70,907 | $42,844 | 4 | $51,257 | $48,003 | $62,228 |
| 2024 | $1,105,260 | $274,197 | $70,531 | $50,289 | 5 | $62,273 | $265,630 | $54,010 |
| 2023 | $901,291 | $42,814 | $99,213 | $78,995 | 6 | $90,205 | $34,494 | $55,889 |
| 2022 | $957,610 | $94,136 | $39,101 | $15,714 | 3 | $28,439 | $85,310 | $62,224 |
| 2021 | $901,039 | $128,556 | $49,736 | $30,000 | 2 | — | $121,147 | $52,484 |
| 2020 | $823,825 | $83,009 | $48,874 | $30,700 | 2 | — | $76,466 | $46,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation's 2026 filing lists 13 officers; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $28K (2026)
Anita Lembo
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine S. Courtney
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Ellen Murray
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Scalia
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lenora Panaro
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Clare Murray
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Kramli
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Bryce
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Saile Esq.
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nino Scalia
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Lembo
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Courtney
Trust Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $28K, to Bank of America N a (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation
How much does Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation give each year?
Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $43K across 4 grants.
How large is Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation?
Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation operate?
Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Virginia.
What is Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation's EIN?
Maria Grazia Panaro Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7813766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 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 2026 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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