Philanthropy is Important to Us
The Magnolia Family Foundation is a donor fund founded in 2008 by John D. Magnolia, which allows the Magnolia Family of Companies to donate to approximately 30 different nonprofit organizations and charities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Our companies have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars on an annual basis to specific charities where the Magnolia Family felt that their contribution could make an impact. In fact, some of our family members have even become board members for various organizations supporting local hospitals, schools, and other organizations catering to families in the metropolitan area.
Generational Giving
The Magnolia Family has a long history of giving back and offering a helping hand to our local neighbors and community members. It all started with our founder, Joseph J. Magnolia — or J.J., as his close friends and family knew him — who strongly believed in using his resources and skills to help others in need. The son of Italian immigrants, J.J. was very familiar with the trials of poverty. He was often found working on boilers and heating systems during the cold winter months and making plumbing repairs for those who could not afford to pay for essential services. The values of community and making a positive difference in someone’s life were deeply ingrained in J.J.’s personality, and they became an integral part of the Magnolia Family brand.
These beliefs were passed on to his sons and grandsons, Joe Sr., John, Joe Jr., Dominic, Chris, and Tony, who continued tradition by providing free or discounted services, which has since become the impetus for the formation of the Magnolia Family Foundation.
John & Jan Magnolia Win Philanthropist of the Year, 2020
Our community has seen far too many men, women, and children suffer from homelessness, hunger, drug and alcohol abuse, and mental health and behavioral issues. It is our mission to have the foundation funds directly contribute to the needs of the community, specifically in the areas of medical assistance, tuition assistance, homelessness, hunger, basic life skill training, career path guidance, trade school education, and programs assisting the inner city.
The Magnolia Family of Companies, in operation for over 70 years, now includes 4th generation family members who are being taught the value of giving back to the community. Through the Magnolia Family Foundation, we hope to continue the legacy J.J. started so long ago for many years to come.
- Hospice of the Chesapeake – Mandrin House
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Int
- Providence Hospital
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- American Cancer Society
- Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation
- Doctor’s Community Hospital Foundation
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers
- University of Maryland Medical System Foundation
- Autism Speaks, Inc.
- Special Love, Inc.
- Children’s Wish Foundation International
- The HSC Pediatric Center
- Becca’s Run
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Salisbury University Foundation
- Archbishop Carroll High School
- St. Louis Catholic School
- Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
- St. John’s College High School
- Annapolis Area Christian School
- San Miguel School
- Saint Mary’s
- Lowell School
- Saint Bernadette School
- St. Mary’s High School
- Holy Redeemer HSA
- Burtonsville Baptist Church
- Basilica of the National Shrine
- Catholic Youth Organization
- Our Lady of the Fields Catholic Church
- United House of Prayer
- St. Mary’s Parish
- Little Sisters of the Poor
- Catholic Charities – Archdiocese of Washington DC
- Catholic Business Network of Washington DC
- Cross TV, Inc.
- SPCA of Anne Arundel County
- Central Union Mission
- Carpenter’s Shelter
- S.O.M.E. So Others Might Eat
- St. Ann’s Infant House
- St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families
- City Dogs Rescue
- Boys and Girls Club Annapolis & A.A.
- Howard County YMCA
- Offender Aid and Restoration
- St. Coletta of Greater Washington
- Girls and Boys Town of Washington DC
- St. Mary’s Royal Blue Club
- DC Students Construction Trades Foundation
- Rock Steady Boxing
- Higher Achievement
- Edna Frazier Cromwell Scholarship Fund
- Joshua M Freeman Foundation
- SSU Foundations Friends of Seagull Foot
- Matt Dillon Memorial Golf Tournament
- Rebuilding Together Montgomery County
- Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association, Inc.
- Fund for Anne Arundel Spendable
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