Marks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marks Foundation is a private foundation in Parsippany, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,711 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $43,654. 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$162,711
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$43,654
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $158,000 the year before.
5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $158,000 | 20 | $3.7 million |
| 2023 | $153,500 | 22 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $158,000 | 21 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $162,711 | 21 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
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 Marks Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $56,154 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $46,293 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,264 |
| New York | 3 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Charitable | $43,654 |
| Morristown Hospital | Charitable | $25,293 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable | $20,264 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphona Society | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Cornell University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Harvard University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Haverford College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Morristown-Beard School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Temple Har Shalom | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $2,500 |
| BGCN Life Camp | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Emory University | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Tri County Animal Rescue Center | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Marks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marks Foundation give?
$162,711 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Marks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis Friedman (Trustee).
What does Marks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.