Marineau Family Foundation

EIN 20-8043517 · CA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$60K Funds in CA, NY, NM
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Marineau Family Foundation based in CA paid 3 grants totaling $185K to 3 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $50K to $75K, with a median of $60K. Its largest recipients included SAN FRANCISCO OPERA, OPERA AMERICA INC, and Santa Fe Opera. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$784,227
Giving (latest yr)
$185,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$60K
Recipients
3
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • San Francisco Opera$75,000
  • Opera America Inc$60,000
  • Santa Fe Opera$50,000

Where grants went

  • California$75,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$60,000 · 1 grant
  • New Mexico$50,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (3)

San Francisco Opera
San Francisco, CA
TO SUPPORT Chloe Lamford's production of The Innocence
$75,000
Opera America Inc
New York, NY
general purpose
$60,000
Santa Fe Opera
Santa Fe, NM
Louisa Muller's production of La Traviata
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Marineau Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Marineau Family Foundation reported 3 itemized grants totaling $185K. Individual grants ranged from $50K to $75K (median $60K).

Recent recipients include SAN FRANCISCO OPERA, OPERA AMERICA INC, Santa Fe Opera. The full grant list is on this page.

Marineau Family Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Marineau Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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