Private foundation · EIN 01-6220476 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Anne and Paul Marcus Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Massachusetts. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,500.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $937K total, median $5,500. 81% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: The foundation favors programs benefiting children

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$937K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in MA
81%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.3M

How to apply

Letter outlining need and use of funds Contact: Paul R Marcus, One Boston Place 201 Washington St, Boston, Ma, 6175565200 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: The foundation favors programs benefiting children

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Exceptional LivesBrookline, MATo further charitable purpose$630K
Write the WorldCambridge, MATo further charitable purpose$60K
The Children's Trust IncBoston, MATo further charitable purpose$58K
Harvard UniversityBoston, MATo further charitable purpose$35K
Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MATo further charitable purpose$25K
JCC of Greater New HavenWoodbridge, CTTo further charitable purpose$20K
The Park SchoolBrookline, MATo further charitable purpose$20K
Mspca-AngellBoston, MATo further charitable purpose$12K
New ProfitBoston, MATo further charitable purpose$12K
Chapel Haven Schleifer CenterNew Haven, CTTo further charitable purpose$10K
Families FIRST Parenting ProgramsWatertown, MATo further charitable purpose$10K
PartnersforyouthwithdisabilitiesBoston, MATo further charitable purpose$7,500
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MATo further charitable purpose$6,000
Catholic School FoundationBoston, MATo further charitable purpose$5,000
EdvestorsBoston, MATo further charitable purpose$5,000
Social Innovation ForumBoston, MATo further charitable purpose$5,000
Bridge Boston FoundationRoxbury, MATo further charitable purpose$3,000
Hancock Shaker VillageHancock, MATo further charitable purpose$2,500
Medicare Rights CenterNew York, NYTo further charitable purpose$2,500
MetromorphosisBaton Rouge, LATo further charitable purpose$2,500
Courageous Parents NetworkNewton, MATo further charitable purpose$2,000
McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MITCambridge, MATo further charitable purpose$1,500
Caritas CommunitiesBraintree, MATo further charitable purpose$1,000
Rosie's PlaceBoston, MATo further charitable purpose$1,000
The Andy Bovin Memorial FundNew York, NYTo further charitable purpose$1,000
Medfield Foundation IncMedfield, MATo further charitable purpose$250

By state: Massachusetts 21 · Connecticut 2 · New York 2 · Louisiana 1

About this foundation

Anne and Paul Marcus Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Paul R Marcus, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Anne and Paul Marcus Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter outlining need and use of funds Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Anne and Paul Marcus Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $937K across 26 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Anne and Paul Marcus Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (21 grants), Connecticut (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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