Peter Marino Charitable Foundation
The Peter Marino Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2026 grants supported arts and cultural organizations, music and performing arts, and animal protection, among other stated purposes.
Peter Marino Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter Marino Charitable Foundation gave $387K across 27 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $387,299
- +2.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 27
- +58.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,344
- -35.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,379,726
- +19.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Peter Marino Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 East 58Th Street 36Thfl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 752-5444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter Marino Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Carnegie Hall ($75K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 80 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC; the state distribution lists the remaining 6% as unspecified. Examples of New York recipients include Carnegie Hall, Guild Hall, and the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Peter Marino Charitable Foundation gives
- 50% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2020) to $387K (2026). In 2026 it made 27 grants totaling $387K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Hall New York, NY | Support Music | $50,000 |
| Venetian Heritage Inc Warwich, NY | Promote and Preserve Art | $40,000 |
| Myriad - Intl Friends of Vaus Le Vicomte New York, NY | Preserve the art & history of the manor of vaux-le vicomte | $29,750 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons East Hampton, NY | Protection of Animals | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Musee Des Arts Decoratifs New York, NY | Promote the Decorative Arts | $25,000 |
| Venetian Heritage Inc Warwich, NY | Promote and Preserve Art | $25,000 |
| Carnegie Hall New York, NY | Support Music | $25,000 |
| Guild Hall East Hampton, NY | Promote Multidisciplinary Arts | $25,000 |
| Les Arts Florissants | Support the Performing Arts | $25,000 |
| The Morgan Library New York, NY | Preserve Books and Art | $24,150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,379,726 | $1,942,747 | $390,337 | $387,299 | 27 | $387,299 | $942,747 | $444,411 |
| 2025 | $7,827,316 | $1,248,176 | $399,302 | $378,150 | 17 | $378,150 | $269,424 | $383,229 |
| 2024 | $6,978,442 | $1,702,087 | $217,492 | $216,868 | 11 | $216,868 | $702,087 | $287,173 |
| 2023 | $5,493,847 | $684,879 | $247,859 | $247,253 | 12 | $247,253 | $105,211 | $239,186 |
| 2022 | $5,056,827 | $1,153,926 | $173,906 | $173,292 | 13 | $173,292 | $153,926 | $217,899 |
| 2021 | $4,076,193 | $1,005,910 | $123,129 | $122,525 | 5 | — | $32,448 | $169,986 |
| 2020 | $3,193,412 | $1,037,065 | $78,094 | $77,500 | 6 | — | $37,065 | $123,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter Marino Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $444K for 2026 — 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 listed 2026 grants include support for music, the performing arts, multidisciplinary arts, decorative arts, and the preservation of art, books, and cultural heritage, as well as animal protection.
Among the grantees, Venetian Heritage describes its mission as supporting artistic and intellectual initiatives and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Italy, and safeguarding Venetian cultural heritage. The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons says it rescues cats and dogs, provides care and sanctuary, and seeks loving homes for them. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting art across times and cultures. Young Concert Artists says it discovers and launches young classical musicians’ careers and expands the reach and relevance of classical music.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $387,299. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Carnegie Hall for music support; $40,000 to Venetian Heritage to promote and preserve art; $29,750 to Myriad - International Friends of Vaux-le-Vicomte to preserve the manor’s art and history; and $25,000 each to the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, Friends of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Guild Hall, and Les Arts Florissants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Peter Marino as president and director, and Scott Lohr as treasurer and secretary.
Peter Marino Charitable Foundation is led by Peter Marino, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Peter Marino
President & Director
President & Director → President Director, 2022
President Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Lohr
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer Secretary, 2022
Treasurer Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Peter Marino Charitable Foundation
How much does Peter Marino Charitable Foundation give each year?
Peter Marino Charitable Foundation gave $387K across 27 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $378K across 17 grants.
What is Peter Marino Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter Marino Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,344, across 27 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter Marino Charitable Foundation give grants?
Peter Marino Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Warwich, NY (3 grants) and East Hampton, NY (3 grants).
Does Peter Marino Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Peter Marino Charitable Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Musical Arts" (4 grants), "Promote and Preserve Art" (3 grants) and "Art Museum" (3 grants).
Who are Peter Marino Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter Marino Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Carnegie Hall ($75,000 across 2 grants), Venetian Heritage Inc ($70,000 across 3 grants) and Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons ($35,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Peter Marino Charitable Foundation?
Peter Marino Charitable Foundation reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $387K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $444K (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 does Peter Marino Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2026 grants include support for music, the performing arts, multidisciplinary arts, decorative arts, and the preservation of art, books, and cultural heritage, as well as animal protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter Marino Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peter Marino Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Peter Marino Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3496140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Peter Marino 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2026
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