Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable
Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in biomedical research, health, youth services, arts, and cultural programs.
Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable at a glance
In short: Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable gave $4.7M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $334K), mostly in California. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,671,424
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -54.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $333,673
- +109.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $10,894,984
- +36.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Bellevue Parkway Suite 250, Wilmington, DE 19809-3747
Phone: (302) 793-3290
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of California San Francisco ($4.2M). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 81 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in California, Florida, New York, and Colorado. Reported shares of grant dollars were California 91%, Florida 5%, New York 4%, and Colorado 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $486K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1478% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 839% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2020) to $4.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Program Support | $4,170,424 |
| Ellis Island Honors Society Inc Franklin SQ, NY | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Max Planck Florida Corporation Jupiter, FL | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation New York, NY | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Albie Aware Inc Sacramento, CA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Music Associates of Aspen Inc Aspen, CO | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Program Support | $15,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | Program Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,894,984 | $9,927,620 | $4,893,305 | $4,671,424 | 14 | $4,698,101 | $2,732,915 | $560,180 |
| 2023 | $8,002,438 | $13,640,426 | $4,953,490 | $4,937,117 | 31 | $4,937,668 | $9,885,794 | $280,048 |
| 2022 | $1,486,198 | $131,217 | $406,900 | $400,000 | 15 | $400,000 | $117,417 | $430,614 |
| 2021 | $1,763,738 | $998,954 | $302,510 | $296,000 | 14 | $296,000 | $115,078 | $394,215 |
| 2020 | $1,070,054 | $104,086 | $62,913 | $57,000 | 7 | — | $98,173 | $236,549 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable reported a distributable amount of $560K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Max Planck Florida Corporation says it works to expand bioscience knowledge, train young scientists, and apply research to improve medical diagnosis and care. Albie Aware Inc says it provides breast cancer testing, prevention, education, advocacy, and support; the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation says it accelerates discovery of treatments and cures for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Other supported organizations describe work in youth programs, hospice care, the arts, and multiple sclerosis. Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach says it provides programs and services to children in Palm Beach County. The Norton Museum of Art describes its work as offering visitors encounters with art through programs and collections, while the National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it works to cure MS and empower people affected by it.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $4,671,424. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,170,424, with a median of $22,500. Its largest reported grant was $4,170,424 to the University of California San Francisco for program support. Other notable grants included $125,000 to Ellis Island Honors Society, $100,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach, $75,000 to Max Planck Florida Corporation, and $50,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation and Albie Aware Inc.; each was for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carl D Panattoni and Mary Jane Panattoni as trustees.
Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl D. Panattoni
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Panattoni
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable
How much does Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable give each year?
Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable gave $4.7M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.9M across 31 grants.
What is Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable's typical grant size?
Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $333,673, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable that year got $486K on average.
Where does Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable give grants?
Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (14 grants).
Who are Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable's largest grantees?
Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include University of California San Francisco ($4,170,424), Ellis Island Honors Society Inc ($125,000) and Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable?
Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $560K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable's EIN?
Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6586942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mary Jane and Carl Panattoni Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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