Private foundation · EIN 04-3212098 · Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Hinda L and Arthur Marcus Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $60K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$60K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MACharitable contribution$15K
Beth Israel Lahey HealthCambridge, MACharitable contribution$10K
MghBoston, MACharitable contribution$10K
Museum of Fine ArtsBoston, MACharitable contribution$10K
Temple EmanuelHaverill, MACharitable contribution$10K
Kairos Dance TheaterBoston, MACharitable contribution$5,000

About this foundation

Hinda L and Arthur Marcus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hinda L and Arthur Marcus Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hinda L and Arthur Marcus Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $60K across 6 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Hinda L and Arthur Marcus Foundation give?

Massachusetts (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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