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Marks Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WEST HARTFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Robert L Marks. It holds total assets of $271K. Annual income is reported at $39K. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Connecticut. According to available records, Marks Family Foundation has made 41 grants totaling $96K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $22K in 2021 to $34K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $40K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, Tennessee, Maryland, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$2K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Marks Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 41 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, TN, MD.
Marks Family Foundation has distributed a total of $96K across 41 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $3K.
Marks Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Marks Family Foundation is headquartered in WEST HARTFORD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila T Marks | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$271K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$271K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
41
Total Giving
$96K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Humane SocietyCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Newington, CT | $3K | 2024 |
| Camp Hazen YmcaCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Chester, CT | $3K | 2024 |
| Ct Foodshare IncCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Bloomfield, CT | $3K | 2024 |
| St Jude Children'S ResearchCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2024 |
| Temple Beth SholomCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Manchester, CT | $3K | 2024 |
| Temple Beth TorahCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Wethersfield, CT | $3K | 2024 |
| The Simon FoundationCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Bloomfield, CT | $3K | 2024 |
| Travelers Championship - Birdies For CharityCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Hartford, CT | $3K | 2024 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Bethesda, MD | $3K | 2024 |
| Camp LaurelwoodCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Madison, CT | $3K | 2024 |
| K9'S-National Police Dog FoundationCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Camarillo, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| The Emanuel SynagogueCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | West Hartford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Foodshare IncCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Bloomfield, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Theater WorksCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Hartford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services Of Greater HartfordCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | West Hartford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater HartfordCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | West Hartford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Real Art WaysCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Hartford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Public BroadcastingCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Hartford, CT | $2K | 2021 |
| Camp Courant IncCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Hartford, CT | $2K | 2021 |
| Temple Beth Torah MemorialCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Wethersfield, CT | $2K | 2021 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum MuseumCurrent Use for General Charitable PurposesCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Hartford, CT | $2K | 2021 |
| Uconn Dpt AdvisoryCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Storrs, CT | $1K | 2021 |
| NbmaaCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | New Britain, CT | $1K | 2021 |
| St Judes Children ResearchCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2021 |
| Uconn HealthCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | Farmington, CT | $1K | 2021 |
| Itn Central CtCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes | West Hartford, CT | $500 | 2021 |