The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 207 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants207
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$35.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
14% 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 | $2.6 million | 288 | $33.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 207 | $35.9 million |
How to apply
The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc 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 Billi Marcus Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 47 | $956,950 |
| Georgia | 46 | $578,650 |
| New York | 20 | $410,275 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $116,500 |
| California | 7 | $38,700 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $35,100 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $26,600 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 7 | $12,200 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Torah Academy of Boca Raton | General operations | $250,000 |
| American Friends of Magen D Adom | General operations | $150,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | General operations | $100,000 |
| Nefesh B'nefesh | General operations | $100,000 |
| Jewish Education Center (Jec) of S FL | General operations | $99,200 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | General operations | $91,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Comm Center (MJCC) | General operations | $80,000 |
| Ian's Friends Foundation | General operations | $75,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | General operations | $72,000 |
| Jewish Assn for Residential Care (Jarc) | General operations | $52,500 |
| Place of Hope | General operations | $52,000 |
| Boca International Jewish Film Festival | General operations | $50,000 |
| Hands on Tzedakah | General operations | $50,000 |
| Yehudi (Adam Eisenberg) | General operations | $40,000 |
| Israel Cancer Association USA | General operations | $37,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | General operations | $31,000 |
| Canine Assistants | General operations | $30,000 |
| Helping Israel Fund | General operations | $30,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | General operations | $29,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | General operations | $26,675 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operations | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Festival | General operations | $25,000 |
| Bais Yaakov of Boca Raton | General operations | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Boca Raton | General operations | $25,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Hadar High School 4 Girls | General operations | $25,000 |
| Lantos Fdn for Human Rights & Justice | General operations | $25,000 |
| Little Smiles South Florida | General operations | $25,000 |
| Morgan Pressel Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Institute | General operations | $25,000 |
| Share Our Strength | General operations | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes Torah | General operations | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Jewish Life Festival (Foundation) | General operations | $20,000 |
| Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta | General operations | $20,000 |
| Epstein School | General operations | $20,000 |
| James Daley Middle School | General operations | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach | General operations | $20,000 |
| William Breman Jewish Home Auxilary | General operations | $17,500 |
| Adrienne Fields Inc | General operations | $15,000 |
| Jacob's Ladder | General operations | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Billi Marcus
- Frederick S Slagle
- Carolyn Paller
- Jason Smith
Questions people ask
Does The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 207 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Billi Marcus (Chairperson), Frederick S Slagle (Secretary/Treasurer), Carolyn Paller (Director) and Jason Smith (Director).
What does The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.