Massarelli Charitable Foundation
Massarelli Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Mettawa, Illinois. In its 2024 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $96,000, including support for schools, charitable organizations, and other organizations.
Massarelli Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Massarelli Charitable Foundation gave $96K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,385
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,106,750
- +8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (79% 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 Massarelli Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 26211 N Farwell Road, Mettawa, IL 60045
Phone: (847) 362-2683
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Massarelli Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carmel Catholic HS ($15K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 13% to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining reported shares were 3% each for Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Massarelli Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% 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 $91K (2020) to $99K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel Catholic HS Mundelein, IL | For Financial Support | $15,000 |
| Alzheimer Association Chicago, IL | For Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep Waukegan, IL | For Financial Support | $10,000 |
| El Nino Ray Northbrook, IL | For Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Matthias Academy Bristol, WI | For Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Ross K Macneill Foundation Chicago, IL | For Financial Support | $10,000 |
| St Joseph School Libertyville, IL | For Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Marytown Libertyville, IL | For Financial Support | $6,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Chicago, IL | For Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Weston, MA | For Financial Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,106,750 | $94,906 | $117,890 | $96,000 | 13 | $96,000 | $76,683 | $71,113 |
| 2023 | $1,941,663 | $47,583 | $112,338 | $96,000 | 11 | $96,000 | $37,663 | $69,690 |
| 2022 | $1,752,771 | $71,580 | $109,853 | $91,000 | 10 | $91,000 | $39,168 | $61,086 |
| 2021 | $2,100,294 | $134,460 | $113,057 | $99,000 | 11 | $99,000 | $44,697 | $47,222 |
| 2020 | $1,940,527 | $75,687 | $105,549 | $90,500 | 10 | — | $39,070 | $41,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Massarelli Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for educational organizations, an Alzheimer’s association, and other charitable organizations. Among the grantees, the Ross K Macneill Foundation describes its mission as ending pediatric brain cancer through research and awareness, with research investments focused on innovative non-toxic therapies for children. Matthias Academy Corporation says it provides opportunities and experiences for adults with disabilities. KitKat Playroom Inc describes its work as rescuing, nurturing, and providing veterinary care for stray cats before adoption.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $96,000 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed award was $15,000 to Carmel Catholic HS in Mundelein, Illinois. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to the Alzheimer Association in Chicago, Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep in Waukegan, El Nino Ray in Northbrook, Matthias Academy in Bristol, Wisconsin, the Ross K Macneill Foundation in Chicago, and St. Joseph School in Libertyville. Marytown in Libertyville received $6,000, and Wounded Warriors in Chicago received $5,000. The listed grants were for financial support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael R Massarelli as director, John P Massarelli as secretary, and Joseph M Massarelli as treasurer.
Massarelli Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael R. Massarelli
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John P. Massarelli
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Massarelli
Treasurer
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 Massarelli Charitable Foundation
How much does Massarelli Charitable Foundation give each year?
Massarelli Charitable Foundation gave $96K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $96K across 11 grants.
What is Massarelli Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Massarelli Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,385, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Massarelli Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Massarelli Charitable Foundation give grants?
Massarelli Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Libertyville, IL (2 grants).
Does Massarelli Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Massarelli Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Financial Support" (13 grants).
Who are Massarelli Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Massarelli Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Carmel Catholic HS ($15,000), Alzheimer Association ($10,000) and Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Massarelli Charitable Foundation?
Massarelli Charitable Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Massarelli Charitable Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for educational organizations, an Alzheimer’s association, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Massarelli Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Massarelli Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Massarelli Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2034836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Massarelli Charitable Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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