The Movado Group Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Movado Group Foundation is a private foundation in Paramus, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $984,577 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $359,000. 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$984,577
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$359,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $934,300 the year before.
61% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 29 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $934,300 | 24 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $984,577 | 18 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
The Movado Group 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 The Movado Group Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $774,577 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 2 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center for the Performing A | Charitable Contribution | $359,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Charitable Contribution | $172,077 |
| The Ludacris Foundation | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Fashion Scholarship Fund | charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Jewelers for Children | Charitable Contribution | $45,000 |
| Crossroads School for Arts and Scie | charitable donation | $25,000 |
| National Retail Foundation NRF | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Jewish Museum | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| LIFT Inc | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| The Shed | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Turn 2 Foundation | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Studio Museum of Harlem | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| NJ Seeds | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| MCC Theater | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Fathers Day Mothers Day Council | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Pink Agenda | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Efraim Grinberg
- Sallie DeMarsilis
- Mitchell Sussis
Questions people ask
Does The Movado Group Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Movado Group Foundation give?
$984,577 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Movado Group Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Efraim Grinberg (Director), Sallie DeMarsilis (Director) and Mitchell Sussis (Director).
What does The Movado Group Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.