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Matthew Marks Charitable Trust is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Jane Denton. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $873K. Total assets have grown from $636K in 2011 to $2.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 New York. According to available records, Matthew Marks Charitable Trust has made 207 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $283K and $750K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $750K distributed across 82 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 64 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 40 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.
Matthew Marks Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 207 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, MA.
Matthew Marks Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.7M across 207 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K.
Matthew Marks Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Matthew Marks Charitable Trust is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Bankowsky | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Matthew Marks | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jack Bankowsky | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
207
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
64
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkowheganGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| LaxartGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Madison Park ConservancyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Studio Museum In HarlemGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Skidmore CollegeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Saratoga Springs, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Hudson Highlands Land TrustGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Garrison, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Bennington CollegeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Bennington, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Contemporary ArtsGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Human Rights Campaign FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Scenic Hudson IncGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Poughkeepsie, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The National Lgbtq Task ForceGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Aspen Art MuseumGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Aspen, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Columbia UniversityGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Light IndustryGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Manitoga IncGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Garrison, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Rogosin Institute Pkd ResearchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| AcluGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| GlaadGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Artists SpaceGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| October MagazineGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Lgbt CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Legal Services For Prisoners With ChildrenGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Oakland, CA | $4K | 2023 |
| Garrison'S Landing Association IncGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Garrison, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Center NycGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Hetrick Martin InstituteGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| NprGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| SageGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| The Garden ConservancyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Garrison, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Bookforum MagazineGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Vera Institute Of JusticeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| White Columns IncGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Putnam County Volunteer Fireman'SGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Carmel Hamlet, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Putnam County Sheriff'S DepartmentGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Carmel Hamlet, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Greenwich Village Society For Historic PreservationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| PropublicaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| GvshpGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Pen AmericaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Poetry Society Of AmericaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Amnesty International UsaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| BoscobelGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Garrison, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| N1 FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| National Trust For Historic PreservationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of ArtGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2022 |