A-Mark Foundation
Preselected recipients only
A-Mark Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $360,926 in 74 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $31,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$360,926
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$31,500
- Assets$24.5 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was down from $543,705 the year before.
80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $543,705 | 66 | $22.3 million |
| 2024 | $360,926 | 74 | $24.5 million |
How to apply
A-Mark Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What A-Mark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to California. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | $145,709 |
| New York | 8 | $67,500 |
| Idaho | 8 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $22,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $9,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $8,400 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fix the Court | Bringing openness & accountability to the federal courts | $31,500 |
| The Hoffman Institute | Empowerment thru training and eduction | $25,000 |
| Dov Waxman | Study of antisemitism | $15,000 |
| Conserving Our Heritage | Conservation of historical landmarks | $10,000 |
| American Savoy Orders | Help individuals in need of health care proceedures | $10,000 |
| Center for Jewish History | Preserving the history of the jewish people. | $10,000 |
| Uuctno More Deaths | Support humanitarian aid, search & rescue, legal aid | $10,000 |
| Culver City Education Foundation | Support of children K-12 programs | $10,000 |
| Sierra Madre Playhouse | Connect people in our diverse communities through bold, resonant live theater in an intimate setting that inspires, entertains, and celebrates our shared humanity. | $7,500 |
| Xerces Society | Support biodiversity and protect and restore enviroments for invertebrates. | $7,500 |
| Black Women Build - Baltimore | Support women seeking home ownership, safety, and trade skills. | $7,500 |
| Pepperdine University | Operate tiny home villages for people experiencing homelessness | $5,459 |
| Los Angeles Press Club | Award - prize money | $5,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Donations to laist and public radio | $5,000 |
| Caterina's Club | Eliminating childhood hunger and homelessness in orange county. | $5,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | Emergency assistance to journalists | $5,000 |
| Win Los Angeles | Empower families with young chidren to build resiliency | $5,000 |
| Feed the Children | End childhood hunger. | $5,000 |
| The Task Force for Global Health | Ensuring access to vaccines, eliminating diseases and strengthening health systems. | $5,000 |
| Idaho Botanical Gardens | For the development of public botanical gardens. | $5,000 |
| Linwood Howe Donation Fund | Funding campus needs | $5,000 |
| PVHS Booster Club | Funding campus needs | $5,000 |
| The Carter Center | Helping vulnerable people overcome disease and build flourishing democracies that uphold human rights. | $5,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Foundation | Medical care for people in need. | $5,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Parkinson research | $5,000 |
| Assistance Fund | Patient assistance with out-of-pocket medical costs | $5,000 |
| Healthwell Foundation | Patient assistance with out-of-pocket medical costs | $5,000 |
| Patient Access Network Foundation | Patient assistance with out-of-pocket medical costs | $5,000 |
| Union Theological Seminary | Poor peoples campaign - voting access, medial debt relief, education & empowerment | $5,000 |
| Conserving Our Heritage | Preserving open space for youth equine therapy | $5,000 |
| Scarecrow Video | Program activities in suport of physical media library | $5,000 |
| Impact Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center | Providing specialized drug and alcohol treatment to those in need | $5,000 |
| No One Left Behind | Support for interpreters who assist us troops in iraq & afghanistan | $5,000 |
| Laura Case Trust | Support investments in medical and educational fields | $5,000 |
| The First Tee of Idaho | Support to teens in the juvenile system | $5,000 |
| The American Kidney Fund | To address kidney disease at all stages. | $5,000 |
| Central Valley Community Foundation | To connectcapital and communities for a just and thriving central valley. | $5,000 |
| Heart to Heart International | To deliver critical medicines, medical supplies and health services to people in need around the world and in the us. | $5,000 |
| Scholarship America | To provide private scholarships in the country. | $5,000 |
| Associazione Laghitani Nel Mondo | Preserves culture & heritage from rural northern calabria region of italy | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Justin Jampol
- Robert Frcek
- Mike Gatto
- Jeannie Gorman
- Steven Markoff
Questions people ask
Does A-Mark Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A-Mark Foundation give?
$360,926 in tax year 2024, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs A-Mark Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Justin Jampol (Chair), Robert Frcek (Cfo & Secretary), Mike Gatto (Director) and Jeannie Gorman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does A-Mark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.