A Message
From Ms. Marcia Goetze Nappi
"Seven years ago I wanted to start a foundation with my mother, since we shared the same values and the desire to share our good fortune with others. It would have been wonderful to discuss our many options together. But I soon realized she had passed the time of comprehending such matters; that her Alzheimer’s had begun its invasion, and that one day I would create a Foundation without her.
As I begin this process, I am filled with happy anticipation and am sustained by the support of my family; my husband of 38 years, Bob, my granddaughter Misty and her husband, Jeremy, who shared my dream to create a foundation and distribute aid to others. I wish to carry on my mother’s generous and lifelong tradition of giving.
It was my father to whom I owe my deepest gratitude. The son of Friedrich Goetze of Burscheid, Germany, he came to America as a young man, to create his own company, the Goetze Gasket & Packing Company in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Devoted to his business, my mother and me, my father died of a heart attack at age 54. At his death, he left a trust for his family, which I recently inherited upon the death of my mother, who died at age 94. Both my parents taught me from an early age to go the extra mile, to think of others as myself, to love God and my neighbor, to be generous, and experience the joy of giving - which I have!
My philosophy and mission is to share my blessings with others, and to leave the world slightly better than I found it. As a conservative, I want to see this Foundation, out of compassion and concern, help others to enhance their lives and the communities in which they live."
Grant Guidelines
Applicants must provide evidence of such leadership, excellence, or impactful work by notating such within the application or attachments at the time of submission. The foundation desires to recognize and reward organizations making a measurable difference in their communities and the lives of its constituents. The examples provided below reflect the true mission and goals of the MGN Foundation. Institutions and areas of particular interest include:
- Colleges, universities, and private schools — Examples include funding a chair to provide lecturers in literature, philosophy, or the arts, and providing scholarships.
- Hospitals and clinics — Examples include medical facilities that specialize in excellent patient care and continuing medical research, such as the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, The Mayo Clinic, and Johns Hopkins. Other examples include hospice organizations that provide palliative care to the dying.
- Organizations that support children in need whether due to emotional or physical abuse, neglect, or disadvantaged circumstances. Support can be for basic necessities such as food, shelter, education, and medical attention, as well as for spiritual and emotional counseling.
- Community welfare with a specific focus on U.S. Military Personnel and their families - Examples include those organizations that give support to the unique needs of the military, in light of the recent events surrounding the turn of this century.
No request will be excluded from consideration due to race or creed, provided that all applicants have a strong moral base and core values in the areas listed above.
More about the Foundation:
Grant Information:
- Submission Deadlines: April 1
- Programs Areas: All program areas accepted
- States Served: All states
If you wish to begin the Application Process, click here.