Marketaxess Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marketaxess Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $230,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$230,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$64,947
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $269,850 the year before.
25% 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 | $269,850 | 10 | $300,000 |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 9 | $64,947 |
How to apply
Marketaxess Charitable 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 Marketaxess Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $90,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $140,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Harvest Inc | The purpose is to end hunger in communities throughout new york city. | $50,000 |
| City Harvest LTD | The purpose is to combat hunger and support people who are in need | $40,000 |
| East London Advanced Technology Training | The purpose is to provide free and accessible technical education to underserved communities in london. | $25,000 |
| IntoUniversity | Provide services in addressing educational underachievement and social exclusion. | $25,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | The purpose is to elevate new yorkers out of poverty by funding, supporting, and connecting high-impact community organizations. | $25,000 |
| Girls Who Code | Grantee's charitable purposes. | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | Grantee's charitable purposes. | $25,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | The purpose is to help people affected by ms live their best lives. | $7,500 |
| Autism Science Foundation | The purpose is to support autism research by providing funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research. | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard McVey
- Christopher Concannon
- Mary Sedarat
- Chris Gerosa
Questions people ask
Does Marketaxess Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marketaxess Charitable Foundation give?
$230,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Marketaxess Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard McVey (Chair & Director), Christopher Concannon (Director), Mary Sedarat (Secretary & Director) and Chris Gerosa (Treasurer).
What does Marketaxess Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, food and hunger and education.