Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The Marino Family Charitable Foundation provides year-round funding for public charities, primarily assisting individuals with Down syndrome and their families.”

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Eligible organizations

  • Those dedicated to assisting individuals with Down syndrome and their families

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Grants are concentrated in the areas of Boca Raton, Florida, Los Angeles, California, and San Francisco, California.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The foundation typically does not fund requests for:
  • Not eligible: Building repairs and improvements.
  • Not eligible: Capital projects.

Overview

The Marino Family Charitable Foundation provides year-round funding for public charities, primarily assisting individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, with a preference for those addressing the education and needs of individuals with Down syndrome.

NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by May 31 to be reviewed by the end of the year.
The Foundation was established to provide funding for public charities, including, but not limited to, those dedicated to assisting individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are concentrated in the areas of Boca Raton, Florida, Los Angeles, California, and San Francisco, California.

Ineligibility

The foundation typically does not fund requests for:

Building repairs and improvements. Capital projects.

What Marino Family Charitable Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

Grants in 2024
9
Total given
$153K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,000–$38K
  • By dollars: California 33%, Colorado 29%, Florida 25%. Top recipient cities: Boynton Beach, FL; Denver, CO; Newport Beach, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization Inc · Boynton Beach, FL

    To further the charitable purpose

    $38K

  • Global Down Syndrom Foundation · Denver, CO

    To further the charitable purpose

    $30K

  • Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County · Newport Beach, CA

    To further the charitable purpose

    $25K

  • The Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area · Danville, CA

    To further the charitable purpose

    $20K

  • National Down Syndrome Congress · Roswell, GA

    To further the charitable purpose

    $15K

IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Healthcare
  • Human services
  • Developmental disabilities

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