The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Naples, FL EIN: 86-6727427

The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In 2024, it reported 53 grants totaling $1,262,157, including support for hospitals, arts organizations, and other charitable organizations in Massachusetts and Florida.

The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation at a glance

In short: The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation gave $1.3M across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Massachusetts. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$1,262,157
+70.2% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
53
-1.9% vs 2023
Average grant
$23,814
+73.4% vs 2023
Median grant
$1,000
Total assets
$2,642,263
-1.6% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
48% first-time grantees (25 of 52, 2024)
Primary geography
Massachusetts (78% 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 The Roger and Kathy Marino 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: 8477 Bay Colony Drive Apt 2000, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (239) 592-4904

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Massachusetts General Hospital: $525KMassachusetts General Hospital$525KNewton-Wellesley Hospital: $206KNewton-Wellesley Hospital$206KNaples Community Hospital: $200KNaples Community Hospital$200KArtis-Naples: $70KArtis-Naples$70KDana-Farber Cancer Insitute: $55KDana-Farber Cancer Insitute$55KBeth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham: $50KBeth Israel DeaconessHospital-Needham$50KTufts Medical Center: $30KTufts Medical Center$30KBrigham & Women's Hospital: $25KBrigham & Women's Hospital$25KNortheastern University: $20K across 2 grantsNortheastern University$20K · 2 grantsDetectogether: $10KDetectogether$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($525K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.

Grant Size Distribution

205 grants across all recorded years

186<$50K9$50–100K5$100–250K3$250–500K2$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 205 (91%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 22% to recipients in Florida.

Grant Distribution by State

11states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.

Cities

NaplesBostonWestonFalmouthBrooklineWashingtonNeedhamNew YorkCambridgeDedhamFranklinGlastonburyHartfordNewtonRevereWestboroughAndoverBrightonFort MyersNatick

Is The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation open to new grantees?

48%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 25 of 52 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $34K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 349% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 525% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M33 grants2021 65 grants2022 54 grants2023 53 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $281K (2021) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $1.3M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MAGeneral Purposes$525,000
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MAGeneral Purposes$206,000
Naples Community Hospital Naples, FLGeneral Purposes$200,000
Artis-Naples Naples, FLGeneral Purposes$70,000
Dana-Farber Cancer Insitute Brookline, MAGeneral Purposes$55,000
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham Needham, MAGeneral Purposes$50,000
Tufts Medical Center Boston, MAGeneral Purposes$30,000
Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MAGeneral Purposes$25,000
Detectogether Westborough, MAGeneral Purposes$10,000
Northeastern University Boston, MAGeneral Purposes$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$2,642,263$1,206,318$1,302,299$1,262,15753$1,271,465$1,175,484$241,985
2023$2,685,505$279,643$801,105$741,58454$752,884$224,237$265,697
2022$3,246,896$750,608$1,601,220$1,531,34165$1,545,789$717,830$295,226
2021$4,097,508$8,813,320$315,574$280,83233$306,166$414,196$59,860

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation reported a distributable amount of $242K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health care institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and Naples Community Hospital, as well as Artis-Naples and other organizations.

Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. Naples Community Hospital says its mission is “helping everyone live a longer, happier, and healthier life.” Boston Post Adoption Resources says it provides support, counseling, home visits, resources, and other assistance to people touched by adoption. The Hundred Club of Massachusetts says it provides benefits to surviving spouses and dependents of police, court, and fire personnel in Massachusetts.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $1,262,157. Individual grants ranged from $150 to $525,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $525,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital, $206,000 to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and $200,000 to Naples Community Hospital. Other notable grants included $70,000 to Artis-Naples, $55,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and $50,000 to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham. The listed purposes for these grants were “general purposes.”

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Roger M. Marino is listed as a trustee.

The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation is led by Roger M. Marino, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Roger M. Marino

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation

How much does The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation give each year?

The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation gave $1.3M across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $742K across 54 grants.

What is The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation's typical grant size?

The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $23,814, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation that year got $14K on average.

Where does The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation give grants?

The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (11 grants), Boston, MA (7 grants), Weston, MA (5 grants) and Brookline, MA (3 grants).

Does The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation's largest grantees?

The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Massachusetts General Hospital ($525,000), Newton-Wellesley Hospital ($206,000) and Naples Community Hospital ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation?

The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation fund?

No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health care institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and Naples Community Hospital, as well as Artis-Naples and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Roger and Kathy Marino 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 The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation's EIN?

The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6727427. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Does The Roger and Kathy Marino 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

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). The Roger and Kathy Marino Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-roger-and-kathy-marino-foundation-morg_6425416faa464f95bcc4a030ebbd0b6e

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