Grants paid in 2024
16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN | General support | $25K |
| Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI | General support | $25K |
| Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation IncMadison, WI | General support | $13K |
| Leo Catholic High SchoolChicago, IL | General support | $10K |
| American Red CrossBoone, IA | Hurricane relief fund | $5,000 |
| Reedsburg Police Department C/O Friends of Reedsburg ParkReedsburg Parks, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Pickles Group IncWinnetka, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Univ of Wisconsin - Lacrosse Attn Madilyn BehrendtLacrosse, WI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Folds of HonorTulsa, OK | General support | $2,500 |
| Erika's LighthouseWinnetka, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Uni of Wisconsin - PlattevillePlatteville, WI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Project Hawaii IncKeaau, HI | General support | $1,000 |
| Madison CollegeMadison, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyCarol Stream, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Peo Chapter CsElkhorn, WI | General support | $500 |
By state: Wisconsin 7 · Indiana 1 · Illinois 4 · Iowa 2 · Oklahoma 1 · Hawaii 1
About this foundation
Markos Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, administered in care of Ms Stephanie Mott, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Markos 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 Markos Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $104K across 16 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Markos Foundation give?
Wisconsin (7 grants), Indiana (1 grants), Illinois (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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