William and Cynthia Marcus Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
William and Cynthia Marcus Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $278,543 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $32,000. 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$278,543
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $286,008 the year before.
31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $226,642 | 79 | $621,113 |
| 2023 | $286,008 | 62 | $696,988 |
| 2024 | $278,543 | 59 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
William and Cynthia Marcus Family Charitable Trust 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 William and Cynthia Marcus Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27 | $129,748 |
| New York | 12 | $101,925 |
| California | 6 | $35,870 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Hampshire | 8 | $1,850 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Charitable operations | $32,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim | Charitable operations | $27,618 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Charitable operations | $20,325 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles | Charitable operations | $20,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston | Charitable operations | $18,000 |
| Gann Academy | Charitable operations | $15,100 |
| Valley Beth Shalom | Charitable operations | $10,770 |
| American Jewish World Service | Charitable operations | $10,000 |
| Jaffa Institute | Charitable operations | $7,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Charitable operations | $5,100 |
| American Society for Technion - Israel Institute of Technology | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Impactisrael Inc | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| MIT Hillel Foundation Inc | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Torah Academy Inc | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Charitable operations | $5,000 |
| Yad Chessed | Charitable operations | $2,575 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America - New England Chapter | Charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Bridges Academy | Charitable operations | $2,500 |
| Camera | Charitable operations | $1,800 |
| Judiasm by Choice | Charitable operations | $1,500 |
| The Tikvah Fund | Charitable operations | $1,100 |
| Babson College | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Mass Eye and Ear | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Pan Massachusetts Challenge Inc | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| United Way | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Jewish News Service Inc | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| University of Southern California | Charitable operations | $1,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Charitable operations | $875 |
| Brookline Food Pantry Inc | Charitable operations | $500 |
| Granite United Way | Charitable operations | $500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Charitable operations | $500 |
| Newton Food Pantry | Charitable operations | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable operations | $500 |
| Wounded Warriors | Charitable operations | $500 |
| Jgive - Friends of Asor Fund USA | Charitable operations | $500 |
| Southwest Boston Senior Services | Charitable operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William M Marcus
- Cynthia S Marcus
- Daniel H Marcus
- Melanie L Marcus
- Richard S Marcus
Questions people ask
Does William and Cynthia Marcus Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William and Cynthia Marcus Family Charitable Trust give?
$278,543 in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs William and Cynthia Marcus Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists William M Marcus (Trustee), Cynthia S Marcus (Trustee), Daniel H Marcus (Trustee) and Melanie L Marcus (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does William and Cynthia Marcus Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and community development.