Private foundation · EIN 77-6126670 · Camarillo, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chris & Helen Marinos Charitable Foundation Tr 011296

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $500K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $500K total, median $500K. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$500K
Median grant
$500K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$9.6M

How to apply

Please submit a letter containing the name, address and contact person of the grantee organization and a statement of its purpose. Include a statement describing the purpose for the requested grant and the amount. Also, include with the letter a copy of your irs 501(c)3 determination letter. Contact: Chris Helen Marinos Charitable Foun, 5235 Mission Oaks Blvd 213, Camarillo, Ca, 8054152063 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Renaissance Charitable Foundation IIndianapolis, INExempt function activity$500K

About this foundation

Chris & Helen Marinos Charitable Foundation Tr 011296 is a private grantmaking foundation in Camarillo, California, 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 Chris & Helen Marinos Charitable Foundation Tr 011296 accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Please submit a letter containing the name, address and contact person of the grantee organization and a statement of its purpose. Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Chris & Helen Marinos Charitable Foundation Tr 011296 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $500K across 1 grants, a median of $500K.

Where does Chris & Helen Marinos Charitable Foundation Tr 011296 give?

Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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