The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco
The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $362K.
The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco at a glance
In short: The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco gave $123K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $122,500
- -36.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,313
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,180,785
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saint Matthias Church ($28K). Together the top 8 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2023) to $194K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Matthias Church Bala Cynwyd, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $27,500 |
| Urban Promise Ministries Camden, NJ | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Gardens Trust Philadelphia, NY | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $15,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $15,000 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $15,000 |
| College Settlement of Philadelphia Horsham, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
| Madison Square Boys and Girls Club Foundation New York, NY | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
| Our Mother of Consolation CYO Philadelphia, PA | Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,180,785 | $361,894 | $150,078 | $122,500 | 8 | $122,500 | $361,894 | $112,520 |
| 2024 | $1,968,969 | $193,327 | $224,646 | $194,000 | 11 | $194,000 | $193,327 | $114,938 |
| 2023 | $2,000,288 | $294,429 | $146,506 | $120,500 | 10 | $120,500 | $119,373 | $107,886 |
| 2022 | $1,852,365 | $153,466 | $220,683 | $190,500 | 9 | $190,500 | $77,061 | $114,305 |
| 2021 | $1,919,582 | $159,216 | $164,384 | $134,500 | 12 | $134,500 | $138,699 | $126,108 |
| 2020 | $1,924,750 | $103,444 | $155,201 | $130,000 | 11 | — | $78,509 | $106,070 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco is led by Jeffrey J. Idler, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey J. Idler
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara A. Scanlan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco
How much does The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco give each year?
The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco gave $123K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $194K across 11 grants.
What is The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco's typical grant size?
The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,313, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco give grants?
The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and New Jersey (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Another 501(C)(3) Organization" (8 grants).
Who are The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco's largest grantees?
The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco's largest 2025 grantees include Saint Matthias Church ($27,500), Urban Promise Ministries ($25,000) and Neighborhood Gardens Trust ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco?
The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $113K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco's EIN?
The Joseph and Carolyn Demarco's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2956437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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