Marie Christine Foundation
Marie Christine Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $565K. Net investment income was $991K.
Marie Christine Foundation at a glance
In short: Marie Christine Foundation gave $565K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $565,048
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,783
- +57.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,005,041
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (71% 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 Marie Christine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Wheeler School ($360K). Together the top 9 received $565K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 39 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marie Christine Foundation gives
- Giving grew 109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $270K (2021) to $5.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $565K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wheeler School Providence, RI | General | $360,000 |
| Shady Side Academy Pittsburgh, PA | General | $105,000 |
| San Miguel Education Center Providence, RI | General | $40,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | General | $10,000 |
| SCHH Carmel, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Charitable Contributions Through Partnerships New York, NY | General | $48 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,005,041 | $1,191,600 | $668,656 | $565,048 | 9 | $565,863 | $990,734 | $731,000 |
| 2023 | $11,511,100 | $333,725 | $568,915 | $480,014 | 12 | $480,039 | $159,449 | $651,598 |
| 2022 | $11,765,184 | $313,802 | $495,256 | $390,009 | 8 | $391,222 | $159,841 | $647,726 |
| 2021 | $11,959,022 | $1,195,930 | $370,772 | $270,007 | 7 | $275,757 | $1,108,383 | $689,303 |
| 2020 | $11,133,864 | $16,240,490 | $5,128,438 | $5,100,001 | 3 | — | $959,555 | $207,856 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marie Christine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $731K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marie Christine Foundation is led by Douglas G. Mancosh, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas G. Mancosh
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy S. Mancosh
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Marie Christine Foundation
How much does Marie Christine Foundation give each year?
Marie Christine Foundation gave $565K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $480K across 12 grants.
What is Marie Christine Foundation's typical grant size?
Marie Christine Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $62,783, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marie Christine Foundation give grants?
Marie Christine Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Marie Christine Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marie Christine Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marie Christine Foundation's largest grantees?
Marie Christine Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Wheeler School ($360,000), Shady Side Academy ($105,000) and San Miguel Education Center ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marie Christine Foundation?
Marie Christine Foundation reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $566K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $731K (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.
What is Marie Christine Foundation's EIN?
Marie Christine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1453616. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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