The Matthew Marks Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Matthew Marks Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $243,600 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $95,000. 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$243,600
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was down from $336,850 the year before.
3% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $336,850 | 44 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $243,600 | 33 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
The Matthew Marks Charitable Trust 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 Matthew Marks Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $207,500 |
| California | 3 | $12,100 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Modern Art | General charitable purpose | $95,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Bennington College | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Contemporary Arts | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hudson Highlands Land Trust | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Inc | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The National LGBTQ Task Force | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Open Space Institute | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| ACLU | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Artists Space | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Laxart | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Light Industry | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Manitoga Inc | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | General charitable purpose | $3,600 |
| Legal Services for Prisoners With Children | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Garrison's Landing Association Inc | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Hetrick Martin Institute | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| The Center NYC | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| NPR | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Sage | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| The Garden Conservancy | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| GVSHP | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Propublica | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Putnam County Sheriff's Department | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Putnam County Volunteer Fireman's | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| White Columns Inc | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Bookforum Magazine | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Boscobel | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | General charitable purpose | $500 |
| Poetry Society of America | General charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Marks
- Jack Bankowsky
- Richard Bankowsky
Questions people ask
Does The Matthew Marks Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Matthew Marks Charitable Trust give?
$243,600 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Matthew Marks Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew Marks (Trustee), Jack Bankowsky (Trustee) and Richard Bankowsky (Trustee).
What does The Matthew Marks Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.