Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation

WATERLOO, IA EIN: 42-1480934

Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WATERLOO, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $195K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$195K

+23.0% YoY

Grant Count

18

-28.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+70.9% YoY

About Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WATERLOO, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $195K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

AtlantaBrookfieldCedar FallsChicagoDes MoinesEagle GroveHastingsIowa CityJacksonvilleLisbonPellaRenoRoadSturgeon BayWaterlooWayzata

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$51K$103K$154K$206K23 grants202012 grants202127 grants202225 grants202318 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Cedar Valley Catholic Sc…$25KMemorial Foundation of A…$25KFriends of Cedar Valley …$20KSt Edwards Church$20KOneIowa$20KLittle Warrior$15KCedar Fallls Community T…$15KMercyOne Foundation$15KWaterloo Community Playh…$10KFriends of NCC Charitabl…$5K

Grant Size Distribution

105 grants across all recorded years

103<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cedar Valley Catholic Schools ($25,000), Memorial Foundation of Allen Hospital ($25,000), Friends of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission ($20,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Little Warrior Brookfield, WIFight childhood cancer$15,000
Friends of Cedar Valley Sports & Entertainment Commission Waterloo, IASponsor golf tournament$20,000
Cedar Fallls Community Theater Cedar Falls, IASupport the performing arts$15,000
St Edwards Church Waterloo, IAReligious education$20,000
Friends of NCC Charitable Trust Waterloo, IAPromote National Cattle Congress$5,000
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools Waterloo, IAPrimary school education$25,000
Northeast Iowa Food Bank Waterloo, IAProviding food to those in need$5,000
House of Hope Waterloo, IAHelp for single mothers & young women aging out of foster care. Provide transitional housing.$2,000
NAMI of Black Hawk County Waterloo, IAAdvocacy & education regarding mental illness$5,000
The Salvation Army Waterloo, IAAssistance to poor$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Frances MolinaroPresident & director1
Bryan Molinaro-BloniganVice-Pres & director1
Shirley SchweertmanSecretary & director1
Robin Molinaro-BloniganTreasurer & director1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation?

Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WATERLOO, IA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation operate?

Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $195K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Molinaro Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1480934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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