Maria Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 23-7892071
Foundation Overview
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Maria Foundation has awarded 194 grants totaling $1,361,869 to organizations in Tennessee, Pennsylvania and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $55,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 30 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
45% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 17 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Mateo (35%), Burlingame (15%), Laguna Niguel (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 0% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (67%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Maria Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's Episcopal Day School | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Mustang Fund | 2024 |
| Freedom Counsel | $10,000 | Novelty, OH, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | $3,281 | Lilburn, GA, US | Lbda Support Services | 2024 |
| Bucknell University | $6,500 | Lewisburg, PA, US | In Honor Of Richard Markson | 2024 |
| Commoncrawl Foundation | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Skeptoid Media Inc | $1,000 | Bend, OR, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,000 | Nashville, TN, US | In Honor Of Kelly | 2024 |
| Front Line Covid 19 Critical Care | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Arizona State University | $10,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Center For American | 2024 |
| Brownstone Institute | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Curiodyssey | $15,100 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support; Fund A | 2024 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Paddle Raise For Fund A | 2024 |
| Partners And Advocates For | $4,500 | Burlingame, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| California State University | $1,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Adrian Herzog Graduate | 2024 |
| Challenged Athletes | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Matthew's Episcopal Day School | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Mustang Fund | 2024 |
| Freedom Counsel | $10,000 | Novelty, OH, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | $3,281 | Lilburn, GA, US | Lbda Support Services | 2024 |
| Bucknell University | $6,500 | Lewisburg, PA, US | In Honor Of Richard Markson | 2024 |
| Commoncrawl Foundation | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Skeptoid Media Inc | $1,000 | Bend, OR, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,000 | Nashville, TN, US | In Honor Of Kelly | 2024 |
| Front Line Covid 19 Critical Care | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Arizona State University | $10,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Center For American | 2024 |
| Brownstone Institute | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Curiodyssey | $15,100 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support; Fund A | 2024 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Paddle Raise For Fund A | 2024 |
| Partners And Advocates For | $4,500 | Burlingame, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| California State University | $1,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Adrian Herzog Graduate | 2024 |
| Challenged Athletes | $500 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | $5,000 | Lilburn, GA, US | Lbda Support Services | 2023 |
| Bucknell University | $6,500 | Lewisburg, PA, US | In Honor Of Richard Markson | 2023 |
| Commoncrawl Foundation | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Skeptoid Media Inc | $2,000 | Bend, OR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,500 | Nashville, TN, US | In Honor Of Kelly | 2023 |
| Front Line Covid 19 Critical Care | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Arizona State University | $15,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Center For American | 2023 |
| Brownstone Institute | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Women's Coaching Alliance | $600 | Burlingame, CA, US | Coach Training And Support | 2023 |
| Curiodyssey | $20,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support; Fund A | 2023 |
| Episcopal Day School Of | $20,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Mustang Fund | 2023 |
| Partners And Advocates For | $2,932 | Burlingame, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Carey School | $2,500 | San Mateo, CA, US | 5th Grade Class Gift | 2023 |
| California State University | $1,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Adrian Herzog Graduate | 2023 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | $5,000 | Lilburn, GA, US | Lbda Support Services | 2023 |
| Bucknell University | $6,500 | Lewisburg, PA, US | In Honor Of Richard Markson | 2023 |
| Commoncrawl Foundation | $10,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Skeptoid Media Inc | $2,000 | Bend, OR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,500 | Nashville, TN, US | In Honor Of Kelly | 2023 |
| Front Line Covid 19 Critical Care | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Arizona State University | $15,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | Center For American | 2023 |
| Brownstone Institute | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Women's Coaching Alliance | $600 | Burlingame, CA, US | Coach Training And Support | 2023 |
| Curiodyssey | $20,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support; Fund A | 2023 |
| Episcopal Day School Of | $20,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Mustang Fund | 2023 |
| Partners And Advocates For | $2,932 | Burlingame, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Carey School | $2,500 | San Mateo, CA, US | 5th Grade Class Gift | 2023 |
| California State University | $1,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Adrian Herzog Graduate | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | $2,500 | Williamsport, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mid-peninsula Boys & Girls Club | $2,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Brownstone Institute | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hillsborough Little League | $1,000 | Hillsborough, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Asu Foundation | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Association Of American Physicians | $3,000 | Belleville, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Skeptoid Media Inc | $5,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bucknell University | $6,000 | Lewisburg, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rockstar Canine Rescue | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Primarily Primates Inc | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Front Line Covid 19 Cc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Goldwater Institute | $9,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | $11,533 | Lilburn, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Curiodyssey | $13,500 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Parca | $11,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jane Goodall Institue For Wildlife | $1,000 | Belvedere, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | $1,000 | Galt, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Carey School | $20,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal Day School | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | $2,500 | Williamsport, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mid-peninsula Boys & Girls Club | $2,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Brownstone Institute | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hillsborough Little League | $1,000 | Hillsborough, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Asu Foundation | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Association Of American Physicians | $3,000 | Belleville, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Skeptoid Media Inc | $5,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bucknell University | $6,000 | Lewisburg, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rockstar Canine Rescue | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Primarily Primates Inc | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Front Line Covid 19 Cc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Goldwater Institute | $9,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | $11,533 | Lilburn, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Curiodyssey | $13,500 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Parca | $11,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jane Goodall Institue For Wildlife | $1,000 | Belvedere, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | $1,000 | Galt, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Carey School | $20,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal Day School | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | $2,500 | Williamsport, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mid-peninsula Boys & Girls Club | $2,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Brownstone Institute | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hillsborough Little League | $1,000 | Hillsborough, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Asu Foundation | $3,000 | Tempe, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Association Of American Physicians | $3,000 | Belleville, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Skeptoid Media Inc | $5,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bucknell University | $6,000 | Lewisburg, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ucsf Foundation | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rockstar Canine Rescue | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Primarily Primates Inc | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Front Line Covid 19 Cc | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Goldwater Institute | $9,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | $11,533 | Lilburn, GA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Curiodyssey | $13,500 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Parca | $11,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Jane Goodall Institue For Wildlife | $1,000 | Belvedere, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | $1,000 | Galt, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Carey School | $20,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Episcopal Day School | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bishop Miege High School Foundation | $1,000 | Shawnee, KS, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University | $6,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Minds Matter National Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Foundation Against Intolerance | $9,050 | Ashburn, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Skeptoid Media Inc | $5,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Bucknell University | $6,000 | Lewisburg, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Rockstar Canine Rescue | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Cure Alzheimers | $2,034 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Primarily Primates Inc | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Front Line Covid 19 Cc | $9,050 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Goldwater Institute | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | $7,000 | Lilburn, GA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Curiodyssey | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Parca | $7,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Jane Goodall Institue For Wildlife | $1,000 | Belvedere, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | $1,000 | Galt, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Carey School | $21,550 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Peninsula Bridge | $2,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Episcopal Day School | $9,050 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Marinhealth Fdn | $1,000 | Greenbrae, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mayo Clinic | $5,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| California State University | $5,000 | Northridge, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Disease And Related | $1,078 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Minds Matter National Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Skeptoid Media Inc | $5,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Bucknell University | $5,000 | Lewisburg, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Rockstar Canine Rescue | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Primarily Primates Inc | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Goldwater Institute | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Pc | 2020 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | $5,000 | Lilburn, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Curiodyssey | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Parca | $2,500 | Burlingame, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Jane Goodall Institue For Wildlife | $1,000 | Belvedere, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | $1,000 | Galt, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Carey School | $55,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mayo Clinic | $5,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of Animal Care & Control | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | $2,500 | Vienna, VA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Alzheimers Disease And Related | $15,000 | Pheonix, AZ, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Minds Matter | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Breast Cancer Emergency Fund | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League Inc | $1,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Skeptoid Media Inc | $5,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| American Brain Foundation | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Rockstar Canine Rescue | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Respite And Resource | $5,000 | Hilton Head, SC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Primary Primates Inc | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Parca | $26,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Gorilla Foundation | $2,500 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | $3,000 | Galt, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Carey School | $20,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Wildlife Waystation | $2,500 | Angeles National Fores, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| California State University | $4,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Adrian Herzon Outstanding | 2017 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | $2,500 | Vienna, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Alzheimers Disease And Related | $10,000 | Pheonix, AZ, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Minds Matter | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Skeptoid Media Inc | $1,000 | Laguna Niguel, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| San Mateo City Parks And Recreation Fdn | $500 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| American Brain Foundation | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Maranatha Farm | $5,000 | Ridgeland, SC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Volunteers In Medicine Clinic | $8,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Alzheimer's Respite And Resource | $15,000 | Hilton Head, SC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Primary Primates Inc | $3,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Parca | $9,132 | Burlingame, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| The Gorilla Foundation | $2,500 | Redwood City, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Performing Animal Welfare Society | $3,000 | Galt, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Carey Parents Inc | $13,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Wildlife Waystation | $2,500 | Angeles National Fores, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| California State University | $4,000 | Northridge, CA, US | Adrian Herzon Outstanding | 2016 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Support | 2016 |
| People & Pet Park Inc | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 23-7892071 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 300 FIFTH AVENUE 27TH FLOOR Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2401 |
Key People (2)
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| Co-trustee | Michael E Markson |
|---|---|
| Co-trustee | Thomas R Markson |
Forms 990-PF
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