Mariposa Foundation Inc
Mariposa Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation located in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Established in 1976, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on supporting organizations aligned with its vision of transformation and social impact.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77.4M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.2M
+18.5% YoY
Grant Count
41
+17.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$127K
+1.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was founded to be a pillar of support for organizations with the vision to recognize opportunities for transformation, providing resources to nurture, protect, and support the emergence of beauty and hope.
Primary funding areas include:
- Social services
- The arts
- Education
Grantmaking
The foundation offers a separate grant program for individual applicants seeking education and training support:
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
May 31st
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations and programs across multiple states, with notable activity in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2023:
- Total assets: $72.9 million
- Total revenue: $6.98 million
- Total expenses: $5.77 million
- Investment income and dividends: $1.12 million
- Total liabilities: $0
- Giving rate: 6.7%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,352,879 | $72,860,326 | $71,654,455 |
| Revenue | $10,854,895 | $6,975,875 | $6,661,260 |
| Expenses | $6,362,342 | $5,769,004 | $6,373,659 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,646,670 | $4,823,408 | $5,396,740 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,135,322 | $6,301,355 | $6,065,804 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,664,731 | $4,435,665 | $4,623,691 |
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
205 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
- Claire Bernard - President (30 hours/week)
- Lewis W Bernard - Chairman (15 hours/week)
- Adam T Bernard - Treasurer (1 hour/week)
- Jill V Bernard - Vice President/Secretary (1 hour/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWIS W BERNARD | CHAIRMAN | 15 | — |
| JILL V BERNARD | VP/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CLAIRE BERNARD | PRESIDENT | 30 | — |
| ADAM T BERNARD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.mariposafoundation.org
- Phone: 201-725-4647
- Address: C Tomeo, 522 North Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
- Grant inquiries email: Grants@Mariposa.Foundation
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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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