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Marks Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BAINBRIDGE IS, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Brian J Marks. It holds total assets of $23.4M. Annual income is reported at $11.9M. Total assets have grown from $10M in 2012 to $17.7M in 2023. 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 2015 to 2023. According to available records, Marks Family Foundation has made 129 grants totaling $3.9M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $752K and $1.6M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.6M distributed across 54 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $275K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Georgia, Colorado, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$14K
Average Grant
$47K
Largest Grant
$238K
Based on 16 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 129 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, GA, CO.
Marks Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.9M across 129 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $275K.
Marks Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Marks Family Foundation is headquartered in BAINBRIDGE IS, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian J Marks | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$862K
Total Assets
$17.7M
Fair Market Value
$18.4M
Net Worth
$17.7M
Grants Paid
$787K
Contributions
$686K
Net Investment Income
$950K
Distribution Amount
$819K
Total Grants
129
Total Giving
$3.9M
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle OperaFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $200K | 2023 |
| Seattle Symphony FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $110K | 2023 |
| Augusta Jewish FederationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $110K | 2023 |
| Bainbridge Island Museum Of ArtFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $101K | 2023 |
| Pilchuck Glass SchoolFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| Volunteer Board Of University Health IncFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater AugustaFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| Bainbridge Island Land TrustFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Helpline HouseFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| IslandwoodFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Scalable Innovations In EducationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Longmont, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| United Synagogue Of Conservative JudaismFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $13K | 2023 |
| Bainbridge Island Parks FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $11K | 2023 |
| Bainbridge Youth ServicesFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Central Savannah River Area IncFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Island Volunteer CaregiversFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Bainbridge Artisan Resource NetworkFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank IncFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Bloedel ReserveFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Puget Sound Restoration FundFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Augusta IncFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Jessye Norman School Of ArtsFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Babies And Mothers Alive UsaFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Safe Homes Of Augusta IncFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Classical 98 1FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Early Music Guild Of SeattleFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Peacock Family ServicesFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Bainbridge Island, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Puget Soundkeeper AllianceFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Seattle Opera Annual FundFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $275K | 2022 |
| Seattle Symphony Annual FundFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Seattle, WA | $125K | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center And Federation Of AugustaFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $110K | 2022 |
| Piedmont Augusta FoundationFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $20K | 2022 |
| Adas Yeshurun SynagogueFURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE GOALS | Augusta, GA | $13K | 2022 |