Private foundation · EIN 23-2956437 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The@joseph and Carolyn Demarco Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $123K total, median $15K. 63% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$123K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in PA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Matthias ChurchBala Cynwyd, PAGrant to another 501(c)(3) organization$28K
Urban Promise MinistriesCamden, NJGrant to another 501(c)(3) organization$25K
Neighborhood Gardens TrustPhiladelphia, NYGrant to another 501(c)(3) organization$15K
Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PAGrant to another 501(c)(3) organization$15K
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PAGrant to another 501(c)(3) organization$15K
College Settlement of PhiladelphiaHorsham, PAGrant to another 501(c)(3) organization$10K
Madison Square Boys and Girls Club FoundationNew York, NYGrant to another 501(c)(3) organization$10K
Our Mother of Consolation CyoPhiladelphia, PAGrant to another 501(c)(3) organization$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 5 · New York 2 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

The@joseph and Carolyn Demarco Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, administered in care of John C Hook, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The@joseph and Carolyn Demarco Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The@joseph and Carolyn Demarco Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $123K across 8 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does The@joseph and Carolyn Demarco Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (5 grants), New York (2 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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