Marini Family Trust
Overview
Mission
To support the University of San Francisco, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, and various other charitable organizations supported by Frank Marini during his lifetime.
Annual application deadlines
October 1
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Religion
Program limitations
Grants are awarded to the University of San Francisco, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, and various other charitable organizations supported by Frank Marini during his lifetime.
States served
California
Geographic limitations
The trust has a practice of primarily supporting charitable organizations located in California.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
Grants are awarded to the University of San Francisco, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, and various other charitable organizations supported by Frank Marini during his lifetime.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests from the following:
- Catholic Organizations
- Italian Organizations
Average giving
Average grant size: $10,000 - $50,000
Average number of grants per year: 8
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by October 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in November.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by December for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Marini Family Trust was created in 1954 in accordance with the wishes of Frank Marini by his sisters Margaret Marini, Annie Marini, Rose Marini and Jennie Marini. The trust was created for the benefit of the University of San Francisco (formerly the San Francisco College for Women), St. Nicholas Catholic Church, and various other charities supported by Mr. Marini during his lifetime. The Marini family members were residents of Los Altos, California.
Mission
To support the University of San Francisco, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, and various other charitable organizations supported by Frank Marini during his lifetime.
Annual application deadlines
October 1
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Religion
Program limitations
Grants are awarded to the University of San Francisco, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, and various other charitable organizations supported by Frank Marini during his lifetime.
States served
California
Geographic limitations
The trust has a practice of primarily supporting charitable organizations located in California.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grants are awarded to the University of San Francisco, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, and various other charitable organizations supported by Frank Marini during his lifetime.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests from the following:
- Catholic Organizations
- Italian Organizations
Average giving
Average grant size: $10,000 - $50,000
Average number of grants per year: 8
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by October 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in November.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by December for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Marini Family Trust was created in 1954 in accordance with the wishes of Frank Marini by his sisters Margaret Marini, Annie Marini, Rose Marini and Jennie Marini. The trust was created for the benefit of the University of San Francisco (formerly the San Francisco College for Women), St. Nicholas Catholic Church, and various other charities supported by Mr. Marini during his lifetime. The Marini family members were residents of Los Altos, California.
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