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Private foundation · EIN 58-1815651

The Marcus Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

The Marcus Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, GA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $227M in grants and contributions paid across 221 grants, with $367M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Shepherd Center Foundation, Emory University and Avalon Network.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Shepherd Center FoundationAtlanta, GATo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$17,647,034
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GATo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$14,154,769
Avalon NetworkAtlanta, GATo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$13,400,000
Hillel Fdn for Jewish CampusWashington, DCTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$10,575,000
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta FoundationBrookhaven, GATo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$9,396,848
Weber School theAtlanta, GATo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$7,073,538
Boca Raton Regional Hospital FoundationBoca Raton, FLTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$6,750,000
University of Tx Md Anderson CancerHouston, TXTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Receipient Organization$6,183,361
Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PATo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$6,140,364
Nefesh B'nefeshParamus, NJTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$5,921,025
Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesWashington, DCTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$5,750,000
Marcus Jewish Community Center of AtlantaDunwoody, GATo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$5,696,377
Jewish Education ProjectNew York, NYTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$5,076,000
Idi Foundation IncAtlanta, GATo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$3,800,000
Emory Medical Care FoundationAtlanta, GATo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Receipient Organization$3,519,161
Foundation for Jewish CampNew York, NYTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$3,062,049
Mission Roll CallClover, SCTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Receipient Organization$3,000,000
PrageruSherman Oaks, CATo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$3,000,000
Icenter theNorthbrook, ILTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$2,787,333
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Receipient Organization$2,640,000
Florida Education FoundationTallahassee, FLTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$2,500,000
Jewish Federation of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GATo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$2,256,000
Israel on Campus CoalitionWashington, DCTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$2,239,500
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$2,087,500
ItrekNew York, NYTo Support the Exempt Purpose of the Recipient Organization$2,000,000

The 25 largest of 221 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Marcus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Marcus Foundation Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Marcus Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $227,455,181 in grants and contributions paid (221 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Marcus Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Shepherd Center Foundation (GA), $17.6M, Emory University (GA), $14.2M, Avalon Network (GA), $13.4M, Hillel Fdn for Jewish Campus (DC), $10.6M and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation (GA), $9.4M.