Private foundation · EIN 13-1770307 · New York, New York

John and Mary R Markle 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: 10 grants paid, $2.3M total, median $75K. 30% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$2.3M
Median grant
$75K
Stays in NY
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$129M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $2.3M; Part I reports $1,000 in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jobs for the FutureBoston, MASupport continuation of the rework america alliance$1.5M
UnidosusWashington, DCSupport grantees participation and leadership in the rework america alliance.$225K
National Urban League IncNew York, NYSupport the grantees participation and leadership in the rework america alliance.$214K
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives FoundationAlexandria, VASupport grantee to expand understanding and implementation of skills-based practices within the chamber community$125K
Concilio de Organizaciones HispanasPhiladelphia, PAGrant to support raa career coaching$75K
Local Initiatives Support CorporationNew York, NYSupport the grantees participation and leadership in the rework america alliance.$75K
Southwest Economic Solutions Inc Dba Miside WealthDetroit, MIGrant to support raa career coaching$75K
Cicp Foundation IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$2,500
Institute for Workforce Excellence IncIndianapolis, INGeneral support$1,000
New York Presbyterian Fund IncNew York, NYGeneral support$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 1 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

John and Mary R Markle Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 1938. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does John and Mary R Markle 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 John and Mary R Markle Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.3M across 10 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does John and Mary R Markle Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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