Mark's Legacy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark's Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$130,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $130,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $115,000 | 13 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 12 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 11 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Mark's Legacy 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $65,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Heroes Worldwide | To further the charity's cause | $30,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation | To further the charity's cause | $20,000 |
| Shalom Institute | To further the charity's cause | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | To further the charity's cause | $15,000 |
| One Generation | To further the charity's cause | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | To further the charity's cause | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation | To further the charity's cause | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | To further the charity's cause | $5,000 |
| Hias | To further the charity's cause | $5,000 |
| SPCA | To further the charity's cause | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project | To further the charity's cause | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sahar Pouyanrad
- Mark Bookman
- Elona Balyasny
Questions people ask
Does Mark's Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark's Legacy Foundation give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mark's Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sahar Pouyanrad (Secretary), Mark Bookman (Treasurer) and Elona Balyasny (President).