Tony Rose Foundation Inc
Tony Rose Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. Its 2024 filing describes support for charitable organizations and missions, scholarships for students in need, and education and athletics programs in the Filipino community.
Tony Rose Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tony Rose Foundation Inc gave $87K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Maryland. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,934
- +104.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,903
- +86.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,909,780
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (49% 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 Tony Rose Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
-
The filing lists Ferdinan Mariano as the contact. Applicants are asked to provide their name, address, telephone and email, organizational status, amount requested, and a brief summary of the donation’s purpose and need. Awards are subject to an officers’ vote.
- Review Cycle
- Quarterly.
- Deadline
- Quarterly.
- Contact
Application contact: Ferdinan Mariano
Mailing address: 1301 York Road, Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
Phone: (410) 769-8866
Website: https://www.tonyrosefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tony Rose Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pacifico Elementary School ($37K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 46 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 3% to recipients in Hawaii. It lists the recipient-state share for the remaining 48% as “?”. The grants included awards to organizations in Maryland and Hawaii; the filing also lists Pacifico Elementary School, the Black Nazarene Hospital, and Metro Vigan Hospital without recipient locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tony Rose Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $43K (2023) to $96K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacifico Elementary School | To Provide Needed Repairs to School | $36,934 |
| University of Maryland College Park, MD | To Provide Donation for Charitable Missions | $19,000 |
| Univ of MD Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | To Provide Educational Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Towson University Severn, MD | Donation Towards Educational Goals | $7,000 |
| Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | To Fund Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | Educational Scholarship | $3,000 |
| The Black Nazarene Hospital Inc | To provide donation to hospital to assist with med | $2,500 |
| Marcos Town Association of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Donation to Medical Mission | $2,500 |
| Metro Vigan Hospital | Donation to Hospitl to Assist with Medical Costs | $2,000 |
| Aacc Foundation Arnold, MD | Provide Scholarships | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Tony Rose Foundation Inc?
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 | $2,909,780 | $335,051 | $324,089 | $86,934 | 11 | $242,479 | $269,768 | $215,907 |
| 2023 | — | $-157,321 | $287,103 | $42,500 | 10 | $328,183 | $75,393 | $216,512 |
| 2021 | $3,807,662 | $189,455 | $278,501 | $74,226 | 14 | $214,548 | $115,045 | $236,867 |
| 2020 | $3,901,386 | $80,579 | $224,679 | $96,315 | 11 | — | $17,660 | $19,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tony Rose Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $216K 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 formal mission statement is provided. In its 2024 filing, the foundation describes donating time and goods to assist churches and other charitable organizations with missions related to charitable purposes; donating to colleges for scholarships for students in need; and supporting education and athletics programs in the Filipino community, including volleyball, basketball, and Zumba for parents.
The 2024 grants included support for school repairs, educational scholarships, charitable missions, and medical assistance. One recipient, Stevenson University, describes its own mission as providing career-focused undergraduate and graduate education, blending liberal arts with career exploration and applied learning. That is the grantee’s description, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $86,934. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $36,934, with a median of $3,000.
The largest grants included $36,934 to Pacifico Elementary School for needed school repairs; $19,000 to the University of Maryland for charitable missions; $9,000 to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, for educational scholarships; and $7,000 to Towson University toward educational goals. Other 2024 awards included $3,000 each to Salisbury University for scholarships and Stevenson University for an educational scholarship; $2,500 to the Black Nazarene Hospital and $2,000 to Metro Vigan Hospital for medical assistance; $2,500 to Marcos Town Association of Hawaii for a medical mission; and $1,000 each to AACC Foundation and College of Southern Maryland for scholarships or educational assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ferdinan Mariano as executive director, Jayne Mariano as treasurer, Rosalinda Mariano as president, Ryan Mariano as vice president, and Kim Mariano as secretary.
Tony Rose Foundation Inc is led by Ferdinan Mariano, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ferdinan Mariano
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$60K (2024)
Rosalinda Mariano
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayne Mariano
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$20K (2024)
Kim Mariano
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Mariano
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Ferdinan Mariano (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tony Rose Foundation Inc
How much does Tony Rose Foundation Inc give each year?
Tony Rose Foundation Inc gave $87K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 10 grants.
What is Tony Rose Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tony Rose Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,903, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tony Rose Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does Tony Rose Foundation Inc give grants?
Tony Rose Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Tony Rose Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Tony Rose Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Tony Rose Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tony Rose Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Pacifico Elementary School ($36,934), University of Maryland ($19,000) and Univ of MD Baltimore County ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tony Rose Foundation Inc?
Tony Rose Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tony Rose Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tony Rose Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Ferdinan Mariano as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tony Rose Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tony Rose Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4042953. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Tony Rose Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Tony Rose Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The HAR-Pearl Spruill Foundation Inc
Annapolis, MD
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
6
Total Given
$105K
Nicholas Tsakalos Family Foundation
Timonium, MD
The foundation’s 2024 grants supported a varied group of charitable organizations, including schools, churches, arts groups, and community organizations, primarily in Maryland, with some funding in Pennsylvania and Ohio. It gave 10 grants totaling $46,150, ranging from $500 to $10,500. Its final 2024 filing says it funded preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests; the foundation appears to have wound down.
Assets
—
Grants
10
Total Given
$46K
Beautiful Feet Foundation
Canfield, OH
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
8
Total Given
$139K
The John Dykema & Michele Maly-
Spring Lake, MI
The foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas including health research, education, food assistance, homelessness services, and civic and cultural education. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to Michigan, with grants also made in other states. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$5.0M
Grants
55
Total Given
$269K
Mueller Family Foundation
Pennington, NJ
The Mueller Family Foundation supports organizations working in areas such as child health, food assistance, education, cancer support, and community programs. In 2025, it awarded 16 grants totaling $125,000, ranging from $2,000 to $20,000; 96% of grant dollars went to Ohio and 4% to Washington, DC. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.6M
Grants
16
Total Given
$125K
George Ball Charity Association
Galveston, TX
Assets
$827K
Grants
5
Total Given
$36K
More similar funders
More Funders in Maryland
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Tony Rose Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tony-rose-foundation-inc-morg_657c80355d0247b6abb64946c9d32e89
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_464042953_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Tony Rose Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/tony-rose-foundation-inc-morg_657c80355d0247b6abb64946c9d32e89},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-18. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Tony Rose Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Tony Rose Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?