The Marcus Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Marcus Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $227 million in 221 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $17.6 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$227 million
- Number of grants221
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$17.6 million
- Assets$367 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $192 million the year before.
24% 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 | $192 million | 214 | $104 million |
| 2024 | $227 million | 221 | $367 million |
How to apply
The 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 Marcus Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 85 | $106 million |
| New York | 37 | $25.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 15 | $24.2 million |
| Florida | 18 | $14.6 million |
| Texas | 5 | $9.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $7.8 million |
| California | 10 | $7.0 million |
| New Jersey | 4 | $6.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $4.4 million |
| Virginia | 7 | $3.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Center Foundation | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $17.6 million |
| Emory University | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $14.2 million |
| Avalon Network | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $13.4 million |
| Hillel Fdn for Jewish Campus | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $10.6 million |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $9.4 million |
| Weber School the | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $7.1 million |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $6.8 million |
| University of TX MD Anderson Cancer | To support the exempt purpose of the receipient organization | $6.2 million |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $6.1 million |
| Nefesh B'nefesh | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5.9 million |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5.8 million |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5.7 million |
| Jewish Education Project | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $5.1 million |
| Idi Foundation Inc | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3.8 million |
| Emory Medical Care Foundation | To support the exempt purpose of the receipient organization | $3.5 million |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3.1 million |
| Mission Roll Call | To support the exempt purpose of the receipient organization | $3.0 million |
| Prageru | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $3.0 million |
| Icenter the | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2.8 million |
| Yale University | To support the exempt purpose of the receipient organization | $2.6 million |
| Florida Education Foundation | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2.5 million |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2.3 million |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2.2 million |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2.1 million |
| Itrek | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2.0 million |
| Spirit of America Worldwide | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $2.0 million |
| Georgia Tech Research Corporation | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.9 million |
| Jscreenorg | To support the exempt purpose of the receipient organization | $1.6 million |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.5 million |
| Jewish Community Centers of North America | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.5 million |
| Team Red White & Blue | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.5 million |
| Passages America Israel | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.5 million |
| Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.5 million |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.4 million |
| KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.4 million |
| Fidf | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.4 million |
| Jewish Kids Groups | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.4 million |
| Impactisrael | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.3 million |
| City of Hope | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.3 million |
| Duke University | To support the exempt purpose of the recipient organization | $1.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard Marcus
- Ken Langone
- Doug Hertz
- Douglas P Dinapoli
- Frederick Marcus
- Frederick Slagle
- James Grien
- Jay Kaiman
- Larry Smith
- Michael Leven
- Michael Morris
- Frank Blake
- Renay Blumenthal
- Tina Price
- Tony Gelbart
Questions people ask
Does The Marcus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Marcus Foundation Inc give?
$227 million in tax year 2024, across 221 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs The Marcus Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernard Marcus (Former Chairman), Ken Langone (Director), Doug Hertz (Director) and Douglas P Dinapoli (Chief Financial Officer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Marcus Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.