Marks Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marks Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$95.8 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.9 million the year before.
66% 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 | $3.9 million | 47 | $99.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 42 | $95.8 million |
How to apply
Marks Family 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 Marks Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $814,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $755,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $435,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $250,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $180,000 |
| New York | 3 | $123,508 |
| Idaho | 5 | $52,900 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast Assistance Dogs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Berklee College of Music Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Project Music Heals US Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| The V Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| We Care Solar | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Project Music Heals US Inc | to support overhead expansion | $200,000 |
| Earthenable | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Realize Impact | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Tahoe Expedition Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| GIVE2ASIA | Juilliard (Beijing) | $104,000 |
| Black Music Entrepreneurship Incubator | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| College Track | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Daughters for Earth | $100,000 |
| Realize Impact | gDiapers | $100,000 |
| Honeywell Arts Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Honeywell Arts Academy Inc | Wabass | $90,000 |
| Aerial Recovery | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | College Track | $50,000 |
| The Aasha Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Pianosonoma Music Festival Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Brannan Center | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Angel Flight West Inc | Angel Flight West Endeavor Awards | $20,000 |
| Women Moving Millions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $13,508 |
| American Conservatory Theatre Foundation | to provide discounted tickets for attendees | $10,000 |
| Camp Rainbow Gold Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Community-Word Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| El Dorado Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pathways Home Health and Hospice | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Project Glimmer | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Teen Cancer America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley | El Camino Y | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Performing Arts Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,900 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Edesia Inc | Gaza | $5,000 |
| Edesia Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Flourish Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| From the Top Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Dornbusch
- Carole J Marks
- Michael E Marks
Questions people ask
Does Marks Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marks Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Marks Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Dornbusch (Dir, Pres), Carole J Marks (Dir) and Michael E Marks (Dir).
What does Marks Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.