Margoes Foundation
Accepts applications
Margoes Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$160,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $155,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $155,000 | 4 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 4 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eunice Valentine Pacific Foundation 127 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 561-6540 |
| What to submit | Applicants should contact the foundation if they have questions about the current grantmaking priorities and application procedures. https://www.margoesfoundation.org/ |
| Deadlines | The margoes foundation accepts and reviews grant proposals twice a year. |
| Restrictions | The foundation utilizes an online grants management portal where applicants can submit requests, file reports, and review their grant history, in order to streamline the application process. Applicants should visit the foundation's website for application instructions. https://www.margoesfoundation.org/ |
What Margoes Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $160,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Global Academy for Leaders | Magnolia project | $50,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | To support the launch of parapro | $40,000 |
| Oakland Public Education Fund | To support youth beat media career training | $35,000 |
| The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University | To support spartup 2024 summer intensive | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Holly Williamson
- Mark Moskowitz
- Mark Tamayo
- Sherry Sarinta
Questions people ask
Does Margoes Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The margoes foundation accepts and reviews grant proposals twice a year..
How much does Margoes Foundation give?
$160,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Margoes Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Holly Williamson (Director), Mark Moskowitz (Chair/Director), Mark Tamayo (Secretary/Director) and Sherry Sarinta (Treasurer/Cfo).
What does Margoes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.