The Marmor Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Marmor Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $653,550. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$653,550
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $406,500 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $406,500 | 39 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 44 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
The Marmor 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.
What The Marmor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 34 | $1.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $112,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cantor Center for Visual Arts | Support for Marmor Collection | $653,550 |
| Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | Marmor Peninsula Concert Series | $166,668 |
| Stanford University | Arts Event Endowed Fund | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Voter Engagement Fund | $25,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Campus Democracy Fund | $25,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | American Independent Radio | $25,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | GOTV Work | $25,000 |
| San Francisco General Hospital Fdn | Pediatric Asthma Clinic and Children's Health Center | $20,000 |
| MomsRising Together MomsRising | GOTV Work | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | National Programs | $12,000 |
| Cantor Center for Visual Arts | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra | 2024-2025 Season | $10,000 |
| VoteRiders | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Arts Events Expendable Fund | $10,000 |
| TheaterWorks | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Cantor Center for Visual Arts | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums Foundation | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| LACMA Museum Associates | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| National Film Preservation Foundati | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| San Francisco Symphony | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| VoteRiders | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| VoteRiders | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Global Stategies | Support and Education for Local Providers | $5,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | Harvard College Fund | $5,000 |
| Long Now Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| MusicMenlo Menlo School | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | Family Planning Programs | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Undergraduate Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | Annual Support | $5,000 |
| American Conservatory Theatre Found | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Annual Support | $5,000 |
| Opera San Jos | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Arts and Humanities Initiative | $4,000 |
| Village Enterprise Fund | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| Fdn of the Mass Eye Ear Infirmary | Howe Library | $3,500 |
| Stanford University | Medicine and the Muse Program | $3,500 |
| Just Detention International | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Stanford University | Dr. Ranjana Hira Advani's lymphoma research | $2,000 |
| Stanford University | Bing Overseas Study Program | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael F Marmor
- Jane B Marmor
- David J Marmor
- Andrea Marmor
- Jeanne LeMieur
Questions people ask
Does The Marmor Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Marmor Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs The Marmor Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael F Marmor (Pres/Dir), Jane B Marmor (Sect'y/Dir), David J Marmor (Director) and Andrea Marmor (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Marmor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.