Private foundation · EIN 26-4647256 · Palo Alto, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Georg & Judy Marcus Family 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: 71 grants paid, $5.2M total, median $10K. 68% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
71
$5.2M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$69M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 71 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bay Area Cancer ConnectionsSan Mateo, CAGeneral fund$2.0M
UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity$2.0M
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral fund$200K
Crossroad InstituteBrookline, MACharity$150K
American School of Classical Studies at AthensPrinceton, NJCharity$75K
CofamSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$61K
Ahepa Charitable FundWashington, DCCharity$50K
Hoover InstitutionStanford, CAGeneral fund$30K
Kafenia Peace CollectivePalo Alto, CAGeneral fund$30K
National Hellenic SocietyAnnandale, VAGeneral fund$30K
Humane Society Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CAGeneral fund$28K
Elios Charitable FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$26K
A Safe Haven for NewbornsMiami, FLGeneral fund$25K
ArionBoston, MAGeneral fund$25K
Community Services AgencyMountain View, CAGeneral fund$25K
IoccBaltimore, MDCharity$25K
John Burton Advocates for YouthSan Francisco, CACharity$25K
Project MexicoChula Vista, CACharity$25K
San Francisco Interfaith CouncilSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$25K
The Hellenic InitiativeNew York, NYCharity$25K
The Institute for the Study of Eastern ChristianityWashington, DCGeneral fund$25K
The Order of Saint Andrew the ApostleNew York, NYCharity$25K
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox ChurchSan Jose, CAGeneral fund$20K
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYCharity$15K
National Hellenic MuseumChicago, ILGeneral fund$15K
LifemovesSanta Clara, CAGeneral fund$13K
United Religions InitiativeSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$13K
A Chance in LifeNew York, NYGeneral fund$10K
Catholic Worker HouseRedwood City, CAGeneral fund$10K
Each Green CornerSan Mateo, CAGeneral fund$10K
EpacenterEast Palo Alto, CAGeneral fund$10K
KqedSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$10K
Marine Corps Heritage FoundationTriangle, VAGeneral fund$10K
Orthodox Christian NetworkSunny Isles Beach, FLCharity$10K
Presentation High School Scholarship FundSan Jose, CAGeneral fund$10K
St Nicholas & St William Catholic ChurchLos Altos, CACharity$10K
Los Altos History MuseumLos Altos, CAGeneral fund$7,500
Palo Alto Police Officers' AssociationPalo Alto, CAGeneral fund$5,500
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYCharity$5,000
American Hellenic InstituteWashington, DCGeneral fund$5,000
AvenidasPalo Alto, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Chp 11-99 FoundationCosta Mesa, CACharity$5,000
Daughters of PenelopeHouston, TXGeneral fund$5,000
East Palo Alto Kids FoundationPalo Alto, CACharity$5,000
Eastside PrepEast Palo Alto, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Kennedy's Disease AssociationAtlanta, GAGeneral fund$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral fund$5,000
Poor ClaresSpokane, WAGeneral fund$5,000
Presidio TrustSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$5,000
San Francisco Host CommitteeSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Sempervirens FundLos Altos, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Sisters of the PresentationSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$5,000
The Willie Brown Institute on Politics and Public PolicySan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$5,000
Valley Health FoundationSan Jose, CACharity$5,000
The Hellenic JournalDanville, CAGeneral fund$3,640
Diocese of San JoseSan Jose, CAGeneral fund$3,000
Ancient Art CouncilSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$2,500
Bouquets to ArtSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$2,200
SF JazzSan Francisco, CAGeneral fund$1,500

By state: California 48 · New York 7 · Massachusetts 3 · District of Columbia 3 · New Jersey 1 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palo Alto, California, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Georg & Judy Marcus Family 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 Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.2M across 71 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation give?

California (48 grants), New York (7 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Palo Alto that accept applications

All in California
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundationsince 2001 Palo Alto, CA $403M920 grants · 2024 $200KPreselected only $8.8B
Good Ventures Foundationsince 2013 Palo Alto, CA $307M565 grants · 2024 $154KPreselected only $5.9B
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovationsince 2014 Palo Alto, CA $244M379 grants · 2024 $100KPreselected only $1.4B
Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundationsince 2006 Palo Alto, CA $285M17 grants · 2024 $2.0MPreselected only $6.3B
Waverley Street Foundationsince 2016 Palo Alto, CA $282M144 grants · 2024 $1.0MPreselected only $3.1B
The Schmidt Family Foundationsince 2007 Palo Alto, CA $185M695 grants · 2024 $130KYes $1.8B
Koum Family Foundationsince 2016 Palo Alto, CA $81M156 grants · 2024 $350KPreselected only $2.3B
Skyline Foundationsince 2001 Palo Alto, CA $80M194 grants · 2024 $250KPreselected only $1.0B
Email me matching grants