Arlyne Marks Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Arlyne Marks Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$496,140
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $25,000 | 5 | $474,644 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 10 | $291,801 |
| 2025 | $27,500 | 6 | $496,140 |
How to apply
| Contact | Maureen J Kelly 77 W Washington St Ste 1405, Chicago, IL 60602 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 236-8386 |
| What to submit | Letter request describing program to be funded, 501C3 status, Financial statement, Director List |
| Deadlines | Requests accepted during first three quarters awards reviewed during fourth quarter Awarded in Decem |
What Arlyne Marks Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Diabetes Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Jewish World Service (AJWS) | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Our Place | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Maureen J Kelly
- Walter J Robinson
- Patrick Pope
Questions people ask
Does Arlyne Marks Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests accepted during first three quarters awards reviewed during fourth quarter Awarded in Decem.
How much does Arlyne Marks Charitable Foundation give?
$27,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Arlyne Marks Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maureen J Kelly (President), Walter J Robinson (Treasurer) and Patrick Pope (Director).
What does Arlyne Marks Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.