Michael J Marks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael J Marks Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$260,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $335,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $193,000 | 32 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $335,000 | 42 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $260,000 | 45 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Michael J Marks 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 Michael J Marks Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 42 | $245,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Contribution/support | $25,000 |
| Hugs | Contribution/support | $12,500 |
| Maui Food Bank | Contribution/support | $12,500 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc | Contribution/support | $10,000 |
| Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe | Contribution/support | $10,000 |
| We Are Oceania | Contribution/support | $10,000 |
| Never Quit Dreaming | Contribution/support | $6,000 |
| ACLU Hawaii | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Aloha Harvest | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Ballet Hawaii | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Burton Memorial UMC | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Family Programs Hawaii | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Family Promise Hawaii | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Waikiki Aquarium | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Hale Kipa Inc | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Hale Mahaolu | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Hookuaina | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Hungry Heros Hawaii | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Kalihi Palama Health Center | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Keys Jewish Community Center | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Mediation Center of the Pacific | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Palama Settlement | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Punahou O Waianae | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Residential Youth Services and Empowerment | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Sprye | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| The Institute of Human Services | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| The Lawakua Charitable Fund | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| The Pantry | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Waikiki Community Center | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Waimanalo Community Center | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Aloha Medical Mission | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Parents and Children Together | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| The Legal Clinic | Contribution/support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Honolulu Botanical | Contribution/support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Lyon Arboretum | Contribution/support | $3,000 |
| Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation | Contribution/support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles W Loomis
- E Gunner Schull
- Susan Roberts
- Lisa D Ayabe
Questions people ask
Does Michael J Marks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael J Marks Foundation give?
$260,000 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Michael J Marks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles W Loomis (President/Director), E Gunner Schull (Vp/Secretary/Treasurer/Director), Susan Roberts (Vice President/Director) and Lisa D Ayabe (Director).
What does Michael J Marks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.