The Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.7 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $2.4 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$9.7 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$2.4 million
- Assets$166 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.2 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4.9 million | 28 | $164 million |
| 2022 | $3.2 million | 27 | $148 million |
| 2023 | $5.2 million | 37 | $154 million |
| 2024 | $9.7 million | 39 | $166 million |
How to apply
The Nancy Lurie Marks Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $75,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 25 | $4.0 million |
| New York | 2 | $272,550 |
| Illinois | 3 | $174,920 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $125,000 |
| California | 2 | $87,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $12,242 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Medical research | $2.4 million |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Education | $2.4 million |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Medical research | $1.7 million |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Medical research | $709,500 |
| President & Fellows of Harvard College | Medical research | $635,097 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | Public welfare | $274,525 |
| The New York STEM Cell Foundation | Education | $272,300 |
| Massachusetts Advocates for Children | Medical research | $160,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Insitute | Medical research | $132,291 |
| Rutgers University | Public welfare | $125,000 |
| Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University | Medical research | $99,870 |
| Max-Planck-Institut FR Biologische Intelligenz | Medical research | $75,000 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine | Medical research | $75,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco | Public welfare | $75,000 |
| University of Chicago | Education | $75,000 |
| Yale University | Education | $75,000 |
| University of Massachusetts | Education | $60,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Medical research | $51,846 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Public welfare | $40,000 |
| New England Yachad | Public welfare | $40,000 |
| 3L Place | Public welfare | $25,000 |
| Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education | Education | $20,000 |
| Fraxa Research Foundation | Public welfare | $15,000 |
| Autism Research Institute | Medical research | $12,500 |
| Hospice Foundation of America | Medical research | $12,242 |
| Gordon Research Conference (Amex) | Medical research | $12,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| JCC Greater Boston | Medical research | $6,000 |
| Umass Chan Medical School Office of Advancement | Medical research | $2,500 |
| Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals Inc | Public welfare | $400 |
| Holy Chidhood | Medical research | $250 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge Inc - Dana Farber | Medical research | $250 |
| Project Bread | Education | $250 |
| Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts | Medical research | $125 |
| Mspca-Angell | Public welfare | $101 |
| Caredimensions | Public welfare | $100 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | Public welfare | $100 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Public welfare | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathy J Lurie
- Jeffrey R Lurie
- Michelle M Porter
- Harvey E Cushing
- Nancy L Marks
- Richard B Denning
- Clarence Schutt
Questions people ask
Does The Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation give?
$9.7 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cathy J Lurie (Trustee), Jeffrey R Lurie (Trustee), Michelle M Porter (Trustee) and Harvey E Cushing (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, health and education.