Private foundation · EIN 52-1960863 · Chevy Chase, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jerold J & Marjorie N Principato 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $135K total, median $1,000. 10% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
40
$135K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MD
10%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Albans SchoolWashington, DCGeneral grant$40K
National Gallery of ArtWashington, DCGeneral grant$13K
Spirit of AmericaArlington, VAGeneral grant$10K
Suburban Hospital FoundationBethesda, MDGeneral grant$10K
Metropolitan Club Preservation FundWashington, DCGeneral grant$8,600
Christ Church GeorgetownWashington, DCGeneral grant$8,100
Washington National CathedralWashington, DCGeneral grant$6,000
Meridian International CenterWashington, DCGeneral grant$4,400
Give WellOakland, CAGeneral grant$4,000
Kennedy CenterWashington, DCGeneral grant$4,000
Blair House Restoration FundWashington, DCGeneral grant$2,500
Ronald Regan Presidential FoundaionWashington, DCGeneral grant$2,000
Dana-Faber Cancer InstituteBoston, MAGeneral grant$1,500
Wadsworth Sulgrave Historic Preservation FundWashington, DCGeneral grant$1,500
Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue SquadBethesda, MDGeneral grant$1,250
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MDGeneral grant$1,000
ASPCANew York, NYGeneral grant$1,000
Capital Area Food BankWashington, DCGeneral grant$1,000
Endowment of Diplomatic Reception RoomsBethesda, MDGeneral grant$1,000
Foundaiton for Community BettermentSpringfield, VAGeneral grant$1,000
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationWashington, DCGeneral grant$1,000
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral grant$1,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral grant$1,000
Semper Fi and America's FundOceanside, CAGeneral grant$1,000
Sibley Memorial HospitalWashington, DCGeneral grant$1,000
Third Option FoundationReston, VAGeneral grant$1,000
Tragedy Assistance Program for SurvivorsArlington, VAGeneral grant$1,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral grant$1,000
Volunteer Florida FoundationTallahassee, FLGeneral grant$1,000
White House Historical AssociationWashington, DCGeneral grant$1,000
Phillips CollectionWashington, DCGeneral grant$600
All Hallows GuildWashington, DCGeneral grant$500
Alzheimer's Foundation of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral grant$500
Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NYGeneral grant$500
Charcot-Maire-Tooth AssociationGlenolden, PAGeneral grant$500
Kreeger MuseumWashington, DCGeneral grant$500
Cosmos Club Historic Preservation FundWashington, DCGeneral grant$250
National Cathedral SchoolWashington, DCGeneral grant$250
Trustees of Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJGeneral grant$250
Georgetown University Medical CenterWashington, DCGeneral grant$100

By state: District of Columbia 20 · Virginia 5 · Maryland 4 · California 2 · New York 4 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Jerold J & Marjorie N Principato Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland, administered in care of Jerold J Principato, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Jerold J & Marjorie N Principato Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Jerold J & Marjorie N Principato Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $135K across 40 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Jerold J & Marjorie N Principato Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (20 grants), Virginia (5 grants), Maryland (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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