The Mariucci Family Foundation was formed in 2011 by Steve Mariucci to promote and advance his philanthropic works and to involve his family in those endeavors. The purpose of the Foundation is to raise money and make grants to other non-profit organizations. The Foundation organizes, hosts, and is the beneficiary of various fundraising events to support its charitable purposes.
The largest recent grant went to Beacon House in Marquette, Michigan: $405,000 in 2023 to further the mission of the foundation. That gift points to the Mariucci Family Foundation’s core pattern of funding hospital patient and family support alongside services for underserved youth, families in need, veterans, and related community programs. Founded in 2011 by Steve Mariucci to advance his philanthropic works and involve his family, the foundation operates as a public charity with grantmaking directed to nonprofit organizations rather than individuals. The foundation’s recent activity also shows support for specialized community-serving programs, including Football Camp for The Stars in San Jose, California, which received $113,776 in 2023 to further the mission of the foundation. Across its stated programs, the foundation backs both direct service organizations and community events, with an emphasis on practical support for people facing health, family, and access needs. Its work also includes longstanding event-based fundraising such as the Madden-Mariucci Battle of the Bay Bocce fundraiser, which has raised funds for various charities over more than 20 years.
Hospital and patient-family support is a clear theme in the foundation’s grantmaking. In 2023, Beacon House in Marquette, Michigan received $405,000 to further the mission of the foundation, aligning with the foundation’s support for a “home away from home” for patients and families. It also supports programs for people with disabilities. Football Camp for The Stars in San Jose, California received $113,776 in 2023, and the program is described as an athletic camp for athletes with Down Syndrome. Beyond health-related work, the foundation backs community and recreation initiatives. It supports the Iron Mountain Road & Trail Half Marathon in Iron Mountain, Michigan, and its stated focus areas also include sports and recreation, arts and music programs, education, and healthcare.
The foundation’s typical grant size is substantial: the 25th percentile is $186,582, the median is $259,388, and the 75th percentile is $332,194. That distribution suggests a small number of relatively large grants rather than many small awards. Its giving is organized through program areas and event support, including general grantmaking and named community initiatives. The foundation is a public charity, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. One active program, Iron Mountain Road & Trail Half Marathon, accepts unsolicited support requests; another general community support program does not. The recent grants listed are both from 2023.
$374K
$1.2M
$649K
$583K
Most grants fall between $187K and $332K, with a median of $259K.
25th Percentile
$187K
Median
$259K
75th Percentile
$332K
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Grantmaking is regional and concentrated in the United States, with all recent grants going to U.S. recipients. California is the top state by grant count, and 50% of grants in the available data went to recipients in the HQ state of California. Recipient locations include Marquette, Michigan and San Jose, California. The foundation also supports programs in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, including Marquette.
It makes grants to nonprofit charities with a proven track record serving underserved youth and families, veterans, hospital patients and their families, and similar causes. Its stated program areas also include wellness and therapeutic programs, disability sports, arts and music, education, and healthcare.
The foundation’s grant size distribution is relatively large: p25 is $186,582, the median is $259,388, and p75 is $332,194. The recent grants also fit that pattern, including a $405,000 award and a $113,776 award in 2023.
Some supported programs accept unsolicited support requests, including the Iron Mountain Road & Trail Half Marathon and Steve Mariucci Family Beacon House. Other active community support is listed as not accepting unsolicited requests, so the process depends on the specific program.
California is the top state by grant count, and 50% of grants in the available data went to recipients in California. Recent recipient locations also include Marquette, Michigan and San Jose, California.
The foundation was formed in 2011 by Steve Mariucci to promote and advance his philanthropic works and involve his family in those endeavors.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTHERN CA | PLEASANT HILL, CA | $137,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BEACON HOUSE | MARQUETTE, MI | $112,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
| THE LOS GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE FOUNDATION | LOS GATOS, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CREATIVETS | NASHVILLE, TN | $40,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
| SANTA CLARA FIRE FIGHTERS FOUNDATION | SANTA CLARA, CA | $35,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BEACON HOUSE | MARQUETTE, MI | $100,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
| IMRT HALF MARATHON FUND | IRON MOUNTAIN, MI | $5,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CREATIVETS | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CAL POLY | SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BEACON HOUSE | MARQUETTE, MI | $75,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BEACON HOUSE | MARQUETTE, MI | $405,000 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
| FOOTBALL CAMP FOR THE STARS | SAN JOSE, CA | $113,776 | 2023 | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION |
BEACON HOUSE
$112,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION
THE LOS GATOS-MONTE SERENO POLICE FOUNDATION
$50,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION
SANTA CLARA FIRE FIGHTERS FOUNDATION
$35,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION
BEACON HOUSE
TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION
IMRT HALF MARATHON FUND
$5,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION
CAL POLY
$100,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION
BEACON HOUSE
$75,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION
BEACON HOUSE
$405,000TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION
FOOTBALL CAMP FOR THE STARS
$113,776TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION