Private foundation · EIN 81-7117025 · Jersey City, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Frank J@guarini Trust

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: 6 grants paid, $87K total, median $8,000. 50% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$87K
Median grant
$8,000
Stays in NJ
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
John Cabot UniversityRome, ITDonation for the John Cabot University General Fund$44K
Jersey City Medical CenterJersey City, NJGeneral Use$17K
Hudson Riverfront Performing Arts Center IncWeehawken, NJGeneral Use$8,000
National Italian American FoundationWashington, DCGeneral Use$8,000
Dominican University New YorkOrangeburg, NYGeneral Use$5,000
Maplewood Community Music IncMaplewood, NJGeneral Use$5,000

By state: INTL 1 · New Jersey 3 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

The Frank J@guarini Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Jersey City, New Jersey, administered in care of Frank J Guarini, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Frank J@guarini Trust 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 Frank J@guarini Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $87K across 6 grants, a median of $8,000.

Where does The Frank J@guarini Trust give?

INTL (1 grants), New Jersey (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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