Mark Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mark Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $8,300 and the largest $750,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$8,300
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$49.1 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.5 million | 21 | $26.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 20 | $44.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 25 | $49.1 million |
How to apply
Mark 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.
What Mark Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $1.6 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $300,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $152,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Health System | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $750,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $300,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Penn | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $300,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $165,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $121,600 |
| Morselife Foundation | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Horace Mann School | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $73,500 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $55,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Atlantic Golf Club Educational Fund Inc | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $20,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $8,300 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $6,000 |
| Foundation for Education in Honduras | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| Selfhelp Community Services | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $3,600 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $2,500 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Public Art Fund Inc | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $2,000 |
| Jewish Center of the Hamptons | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $1,800 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | To further that tax exempt mission of the organization | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Morris Mark
- Susan Mark
Questions people ask
Does Mark Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark Family Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $8,300.
Who runs Mark Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Morris Mark (Trustee) and Susan Mark (Trustee).
What does Mark Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.