AI Summary
The MAZZA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals, having paid a total of $2.2 million in grants to 51 grantees in the filing year 2025. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Big Shoulders Fund
Chicago, IL
$1.7M
15%
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL
$1.3M
11%
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$1.2M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAZZA FOUNDATION?
Yes. MAZZA FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does MAZZA FOUNDATION give?
MAZZA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, South Dakota, and Maryland. 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 MAZZA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAZZA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAZZA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, MAZZA FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAZZA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, MAZZA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Big Shoulders Fund, DEPAUL UNIVERSITY, and Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAZZA FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.