Marks Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Marks Family Foundation is a private foundation in Stonington, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $120,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $16,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$120,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $86,000 the year before.
63% 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 | $86,000 | 6 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 12 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Neal Bobruff PO Box 226, Stonington, CT 06378 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 961-7281, neal@bobrufflaw.com |
| What to submit | Written |
| Restrictions | None noted. |
What Marks Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 10 | $100,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | Fishers island annual fundraiser | $16,000 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | Behavioral health rooms - equipment | $15,000 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | Behavioral health fund | $15,000 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | Lucas device - equipment | $14,000 |
| Children's of Alabama | Health care for children | $10,000 |
| Yale School of Medicine | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Amazing Grace Foundation | Cancer clinical trials | $10,000 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | Lucas device - equipment | $9,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Building commitment fund | $6,000 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Scholarship | College scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| Community Speaks Out | Annual fund giving | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation | Cbi education fund | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neal Bobruff
- Mark Bobruff
- Ellen Reese
- Paul Bobruff
Questions people ask
Does Marks Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Marks Family Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Marks Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Neal Bobruff (Trustee), Mark Bobruff (Trustee), Ellen Reese (Trustee) and Paul Bobruff (Trustee).
What does Marks Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.