S & L Marx Foundation
Preselected recipients only
S & L Marx Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.6 million in 138 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$4.6 million
- Number of grants138
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$110 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.7 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.7 million | 136 | $100 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 138 | $110 million |
How to apply
S & L Marx 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 S & L Marx Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 67 | $2.7 million |
| New York | 46 | $1.3 million |
| California | 3 | $282,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $52,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $47,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $28,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Data Science Library fund | $1.0 million |
| Jewish Board of Family & Childrens Services Inc | Social Work Residency fund | $500,000 |
| Brunswick School Inc | Horizons Summer Enrichment Program Endowment | $250,000 |
| Stanford University - GSB | BOLD Fellows Fund for Student Support | $250,000 |
| Greenwich Academy Inc | STEM Faculty Professional Development Fund | $200,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc | Musculoskeletal Research under the direction of Dr. Ugur Ayturk, PhD | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich | Art & STEAM Lab fund in Horseneck Lane facility | $150,000 |
| Yale University | Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism | $125,000 |
| Yale University | Robert Blocker Scholarship Fund to provide financial aid to students within the Yale School of Music | $125,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | Dementia Care Coordination Program in New England | $100,000 |
| Camphill Village U S A Inc | Healing Plant Garden Workspace Building Project | $100,000 |
| Taft School Corporation | Financial Aid Endowment | $100,000 |
| Yale University | Yale Class of 1954 Endowment for the Peabody Museum | $100,000 |
| Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale | Yale Jewish Renewal Fund | $75,000 |
| Lets Get Ready Inc | CT State-Wide Coaching for College Success program | $75,000 |
| Waterside School Inc | Literacy Champions Initiative | $75,000 |
| Westchester Arc Foundation Inc | Grant for music, movement, and art therapy program | $75,000 |
| Yale University | Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship | $75,000 |
| Yonkers Partners in Education Inc | Yonkers and Jersey City College Access Programs | $75,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Birthright Israel Fellows professional development program | $60,000 |
| Bruce Museum Inc | new Woodshop/Exhibition Design Space fund | $50,000 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Clinic Inc | new Fair Haven Community Health Care facility fund | $50,000 |
| Marlboro School of Music Inc | Musicians from Marlboro Public Concert Series at Greenwich Library | $36,000 |
| Sterling & Francine Clark Art Inst | cultural programming and educational outreach | $35,000 |
| Aurelia Foundation | Creative Steps Arts Program | $30,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | Healthy Living Prevention Program | $30,000 |
| Bruce Museum Inc | cultural programming and educational outreach | $25,000 |
| Hand in Hand American Friends of Cntr for Jewish-A | Growth of Hand in Hand Kfar Saba School | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Warren Land Trust Inc | Preservation of Tanner Farm and Mountain Lake Preserve | $25,000 |
| Harlem Academy | Teaching partnership with Harlem School of the Arts and student scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich | Strategic and Governance Consulting | $16,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | PTSD program for active-duty soliders | $15,000 |
| Reading Team Inc | Expansion of literacy coaching program for Harlem students | $15,000 |
| Shakespeare on the Sound Inc | Educational Outreach | $15,000 |
| Sharp Again Naturally Inc | Supporting Brain Health Longevity in Seniors | $15,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | Music programming and outreach | $15,000 |
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | research and policy support | $15,000 |
| The Morgan Library & Museum | Educational programs and exhibitions | $12,500 |
| Together Achieving Dreams Foundation Inc | Student mentorship program | $11,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Weintraub Beck
- Charles Better
- David Better
- James Better
- Nancy M Better
- Sarah Better
- Sylvia Marx
Questions people ask
Does S & L Marx Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does S & L Marx Foundation give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2024, across 138 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs S & L Marx Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Weintraub Beck (Dir), Charles Better (Dir), David Better (Dir) and James Better (Dir, Treas) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does S & L Marx Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.