Private foundation · EIN 87-3980068 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Howard and Nancy Marks 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $11M total, median $100K. 58% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
38
$11M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in NY
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic TrustJenkintown, PACharitable$2.4M
New York Presbyterian FundNew York, NYCharitable$2.0M
Success Academy Charter SchoolsNew York, NYCharitable$1.1M
Guild Hall of East HamptonEast Hampton, NYCharitable$1.0M
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NYCharitable$500K
Downtown Community Tv CenterNew York, NYCharitable$400K
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYCharitable$385K
University of ChicagoChicago, ILCharitable$300K
Peconic Land TrustSouthampton, NYCharitable$300K
Alliance for Decision EducationBala Cynwyd, PACharitable$250K
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NYCharitable$200K
Foundation to Combat Anti-SemitismFoxbourough, MACharitable$200K
Memorial Sloan KetteringNew York, NYCharitable$200K
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VACharitable$200K
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CACharitable$100K
Foundation for Art and Preservation in EmbassiesWashington, DCCharitable$100K
King Charles III Charitable FundBroadway, UKCharitable$100K
Lynne Cohen FoundationSan Monica, CACharitable$100K
Rutgers University FoundationNew Brunswick, NJCharitable$100K
Studio Museum in HarlemNew York, NYCharitable$100K
World Jewish Congress American Section IncNew York, NYCharitable$100K
The J Paul Getty Trust - LA Arts Community Fire Relief FundLos Angeles, CACharitable$100K
Trinity Episcopal SchoolNew York, NYCharitable$100K
Museum of American FinanceNew York, NYCharitable$50K
National Gallery of ArtLandover, MDCharitable$50K
Children's Rights IncNew York, NYCharitable$50K
Kornreich Charitable FoundationOld Westbury, NYCharitable$50K
The Doe Fund IncNew York, NYCharitable$50K
Share Our Strength No Kids HungryWashington, DCCharitable$40K
Charities Aid Foundation America - Royal Drawing SchoolAlexandria, VACharitable$32K
Philharmonic Symphony Society of NyNew York, NYCharitable$30K
Melanoma Research AllianceWashington, DCCharitable$25K
Packer Collegiate InstituteBrooklyn, NYCharitable$20K
Partnership to End AddictionNew York, NYCharitable$15K
Elenore Whitmore Early ChildhoodEast Hampton, NYCharitable$6,500
New York City Police Foundation IncNew York, NYCharitable$5,000
Central SynagogueNew York, NYCharitable$5,000
Beverly Hills Police Officers Benevolent Fund & AssociationBeverly Hills, CACharitable$2,500

By state: New York 22 · Pennsylvania 2 · California 4 · Illinois 1 · Virginia 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Howard and Nancy Marks Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Howard and Nancy Marks Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Howard and Nancy Marks Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $11M across 38 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Howard and Nancy Marks Foundation give?

New York (22 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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