Closed
This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The Mario Batali Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through relationship-based engagement, operating on an invitation-only basis. In 2020, the foundation awarded a total of $25,000 across 14 grantees and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO FEED, PROTECT, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER CHILDREN
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE BOOKS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION
ASTORIA, NY
$790.4K
53%

FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK, NY
$134.5K
9%

EB RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP INC
New York, NY
$125K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Mario Batali Foundation?
No. Mario Batali Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Mario Batali Foundation give?
Mario Batali Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Mario Batali Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Mario Batali Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Mario Batali Foundation make each year?
In 2020, Mario Batali Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $25 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Mario Batali Foundation fund recently?
In 2023, Mario Batali Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE BOOKS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION, FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY, and EB RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Mario Batali Foundation?
Mario Batali Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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