The V & L Marx Foundation
Accepts applications
The V & L Marx Foundation is a private foundation in Scarsdale, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.6 million in 123 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7.6 million
- Number of grants123
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$184 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6.7 million the year before.
28% 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 | $6.8 million | 125 | $148 million |
| 2024 | $6.7 million | 117 | $166 million |
| 2025 | $7.6 million | 123 | $184 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer Gruenberg 14 Brookline Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 909-0090 |
| What to submit | A statement(via us mail)detailing complete information as to grant requested. |
What The V & L Marx Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 79 | $4.7 million |
| Connecticut | 5 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 10 | $939,000 |
| Oregon | 9 | $635,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $95,000 |
| California | 1 | $40,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $38,500 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $31,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Plains Hospital | General corporate purpose | $2.1 million |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundatio | General corporate purpose | $750,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | General corporate purpose | $730,000 |
| Westchester Community College Found | General corporate purpose | $620,000 |
| Yale Child Study Center | General corporate purpose | $500,000 |
| Yale University | General corporate purpose | $495,000 |
| Library Foundation the - Multnomah | General corporate purpose | $250,000 |
| Reading Results | General corporate purpose | $150,000 |
| Hindu Temple of Tri-State | General corporate purpose | $110,000 |
| Ichan School of Medicine at Mt Sina | General corporate purpose | $100,000 |
| Westchester Reform Temple | General corporate purpose | $100,000 |
| Dartmouth College | General corporate purpose | $95,000 |
| Hackley School | General corporate purpose | $75,000 |
| Oregon Episcopal School | General corporate purposes | $75,000 |
| Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counselin | General corporate purpose | $55,000 |
| Blosser Center the | General corporate purpose | $50,000 |
| Island School the | General corporate purpose | $50,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | General corporate purpose | $50,000 |
| UJA Federation | General corporate purpose | $50,000 |
| Westchester Children's Association | General corporate purpose | $45,000 |
| Boca Grande Preschool | General corporate purpose | $40,000 |
| International Myeloma Foundation | General corporate purpose | $40,000 |
| Summer Camp the | General corporate purpose | $40,000 |
| JF Library Foundation | General corporate purpose | $31,000 |
| Arc Westchester Foundation (Formely | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Boca Grande Woman's Club | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Child Care Council of Westchester | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Ecology in Classrooms and Outdoors | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Foundation in Support of Educationa | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Scarsdale Library | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Hebrew Union College | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Hudson Institute | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Metropoloitan Family Srvice | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| New Alternatives for Children | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Scarsdale Woman's Club | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| The Shadow Project | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| United Way of Westchester & Putnam | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Volunteer New York | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Impact | General corporate purpose | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Gruenberg
- Wendy Gruenberg
- Leonard Gruenberg
- Jon Gruenberg
Questions people ask
Does The V & L Marx Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The V & L Marx Foundation give?
$7.6 million in tax year 2025, across 123 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The V & L Marx Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Gruenberg (President), Wendy Gruenberg (Secretary), Leonard Gruenberg (Vp/Chief Fin) and Jon Gruenberg (Treasurer).
What does The V & L Marx Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.