Page & Otto Marx Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Page & Otto Marx Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Riverdale, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 66 grants; the typical grant was $10,500 and the largest $125,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$10,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$28.8 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 | $1.1 million | 60 | $24.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 59 | $27.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 66 | $28.8 million |
How to apply
Page & Otto Marx Jr 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 Page & Otto Marx Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $429,500 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $256,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $206,500 |
| California | 6 | $96,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $76,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $26,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $23,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Camphill School | Education | $125,000 |
| Pennington School | Education | $110,000 |
| Solebury School | Education | $65,000 |
| The Bronx Hs of Science | Education | $50,000 |
| United Hospital Fund | Health | $50,000 |
| Wnet New York Public Media | Inform, enlighten, entertain and inspire the public through the power of tv and media | $50,000 |
| George Stevens Academy | Educational | $46,000 |
| North Well Health Foundation | Health | $45,000 |
| Life Needs Co-Op | Provide lifelong care and encourage growth through farming, gardening and community integration | $35,000 |
| Capital Harmony Works | To expose children to additional community and educational resources | $30,000 |
| Direct Relief Foundation | Humanitarian aid | $30,000 |
| John Hopkins University | To fund student financial aid, medical research and campus infrastructure support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Foundation | Health | $25,000 |
| University Community Social Service | Soup kitchen and social services | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | For research | $20,000 |
| Chapin School | For education and support of young women | $20,000 |
| Dunn School | For education of the whole student to their fullest potential | $20,000 |
| Midland School | For education | $20,000 |
| New Grange School | For education | $20,000 |
| Princeton Junior School | Education | $20,000 |
| Santa Ynex Valley Family School | Education | $20,000 |
| Executive Leadership Institute | Professional development for schools and school leaders | $20,000 |
| Suzannes Comfort Care | Health | $16,500 |
| The Hill School | Education | $16,500 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research | For research | $16,000 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | To help empower humanism in healthcare | $15,000 |
| Chewonski Foundation | Promote growth and adventure fro campers | $15,000 |
| City Harvest | For food rescue program | $15,000 |
| Individual | Support need-based financial aid for campers, staff, training and facility maintenance | $15,000 |
| New York Public Radio | Arts, culture | $15,000 |
| Nols Fund | For scholarships, research and outreach programs | $15,000 |
| Vernon Avenue Project | Youth development and support | $13,000 |
| Child Cancer Fund | For support of families fighting childhood cancer | $11,000 |
| Community Voices Heard | To support social, economic and racial justice for women and low-income families in new york state | $10,000 |
| Friends of WLRN | To support wlrn | $10,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | To improve health and well-being of people with serious illnesses by alleviating hunger | $10,000 |
| Honor the Earth | Humanitarian aid | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | To provide critical supplies for vulnerable families in the middle east and other crisis zones | $10,000 |
| Seeds Access Changes Everything | Education | $10,000 |
| The Memphis Zoo | Public zoo | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Levy
- Helen O Westcott
- Alexander T Westcott
- Allan M Levy
Questions people ask
Does Page & Otto Marx Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Page & Otto Marx Jr Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $10,500.
Who runs Page & Otto Marx Jr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jill Levy (President), Helen O Westcott (Secretary), Alexander T Westcott (Director) and Allan M Levy (Treasurer).
What does Page & Otto Marx Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.