Marrus Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Marrus Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rumson, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 64 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $1.0 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$29.5 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 73 | $27.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 64 | $29.5 million |
How to apply
Marrus Family Foundation Inc 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 Marrus Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 35 | $249,050 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $188,000 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $28,500 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $27,500 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $17,175 |
| Maine | 1 | $11,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Charity | $1.0 million |
| Brighams and Womens Hospital | Charity | $100,000 |
| Congregation Emanuel | Charity | $88,550 |
| Jumpstart | Charity | $50,000 |
| Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | Charity | $30,000 |
| Opening Act | Charity | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Charity | $20,000 |
| The Buckley School | Charity | $16,000 |
| Count Basie Theater Foundation | Charity | $15,000 |
| Wellesley College | Charity | $15,000 |
| Camp Dudley YMCA | Charity | $12,500 |
| The Summer Camp | Charity | $11,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Charity | $10,500 |
| Grand Street Settlement Inc | Charity | $10,000 |
| St Mark's School | Charity | $10,000 |
| Williams College | Charity | $10,000 |
| Brown University | Charity | $9,500 |
| Brown University Sports Foundation | Charity | $7,500 |
| Trinity School | Charity | $5,500 |
| Columbia Business School | Charity | $5,000 |
| Dartmouth Center for Social Impact | Charity | $5,000 |
| Friends of Hudson River Park | Charity | $5,000 |
| Monmouth Conservation Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Museum of the City of Ny | Charity | $5,000 |
| Spence School | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Arthur Project | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Lee Pesky Learning Center | Charity | $5,000 |
| Yale Law School | Charity | $5,000 |
| Harvard University - GSB | Charity | $3,000 |
| Bottomless Closet | Charity | $2,500 |
| Camp Mayhew | Charity | $2,500 |
| Central Park Conservatory | Charity | $2,500 |
| Citizens Committee for Children | Charity | $2,500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation | Charity | $2,500 |
| NYU Faces | Charity | $2,500 |
| Open House Ny | Charity | $2,500 |
| Rema Hort Foundation | Charity | $2,500 |
| Salvadori Center | Charity | $2,500 |
| Spark Youth | Charity | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Marrus
- Andrew Marrus
Questions people ask
Does Marrus Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marrus Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Marrus Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Marrus (President) and Andrew Marrus (Treasurer).
What does Marrus Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.