The Marcus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Marcus Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,150 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,075 and the largest $10,000. 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$31,150
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,075
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $34,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $34,000 | 13 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $31,150 | 12 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Marcus 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 The Marcus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $20,650 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 3 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Botanic Gardens | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ceres Inc | Operating | $5,000 |
| Denver Urban Gardens | General operating | $5,000 |
| Smile Farms Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Food for Thought | General operating | $1,500 |
| IMPACT100 Metro Denver | General operating | $1,150 |
| Ag & Food Lab | General operating | $1,000 |
| Clayton Early Learning | General operating | $1,000 |
| Community Food Advocates | Operating | $1,000 |
| Re Vision | General operating | $1,000 |
| Sun Valley Kitchen & Community Cent | General opertaing | $1,000 |
| Green Bronx Machine | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan J Halperin
- Amy Halperin Wood
Questions people ask
Does The Marcus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Marcus Foundation give?
$31,150 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,075.
Who runs The Marcus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan J Halperin (President) and Amy Halperin Wood (Vice Preside).
What does The Marcus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and food and hunger.