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S & L Marx Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in GREENWICH, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $83.1M. Annual income is reported at $32.3M. The foundation is governed by 7 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 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and New York. According to available records, S & L Marx Foundation Inc. has made 397 grants totaling $14M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $4.6M and $4.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.7M distributed across 141 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.8M, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 156 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, New York, California, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$35K
Largest Grant
$1.6M
Based on 136 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.
S & L Marx Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 397 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY, CA.
S & L Marx Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $14M across 397 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.8M.
S & L Marx Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
S & L Marx Foundation Inc. is headquartered in GREENWICH, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy M Better | Executive Dir, Sec | $171K | $0 | $171K |
| Sylvia Marx | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leonard Marx | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles Better | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Better | Dir, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Better | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Better | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$5.4M
Total Assets
$75.4M
Fair Market Value
$100.5M
Net Worth
$75.4M
Grants Paid
$4.7M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3.4M
Distribution Amount
$4.9M
Total: $52.6M
Total Grants
397
Total Giving
$14M
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
156
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem AcademyNew School Facility fund | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityData Science Library fund | New Haven, CT | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Albert Einstein College Of MedicineEinstein Aging Study Research Program | Bronx, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Stanford University - GsbBOLD Fellows Fund for Student Support | Stanford, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Jewish Board Of Family & Childrens Services IncSocial Work Residency program | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Hospital For Special Surgery Fund IncMusculoskeletal Research fund under the direction of Dr. Ugur Ayturk, PhD | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Lets Get Ready Incexpansion of College Access and Success Program | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Williams CollegeTutorial Endowment fund | Williamstown, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Child Guidance Center Of Southern Ct IncOutdoor Treatment and Family Respite Area | Stamford, CT | $125K | 2023 |
| Greenwich Academy IncSTEM Faculty Professional Development Fund | Greenwich, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Camphill Village U S A IncHealing Plant Garden Workspace Building Project | Copake, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of GreenwichArt & STEAM Lab fund | Greenwich, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Hebrew University IncInstitute of Environmental Sciences Scholarship fund | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Childrens Learning Centers Of Fairfield County IncSocial & Emotional Learning and Family Engagement Initiatives | Stamford, CT | $75K | 2023 |
| The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation IncCureCloud Precision Medicine Research Program | Norwalk, CT | $75K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders AssociatiDementia Care Coordination Program in New England | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationBirthright Israel Fellows professional development program | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationCompass program for patient care assistance | Bethesda, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Clinic IncFair Haven Community Health Care facility support fund | New Haven, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Taft School CorporationFinancial Aid Endowment fund | Watertown, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Bruce Museum Incnew Woodshop/Exhibition Design Space fund | Greenwich, CT | $50K | 2023 |
| Greenwich Hospitalcommunity wellness programs | Greenwich, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| Aurelia FoundationCreative Steps Day Program Arts Fund | Pacific Palisades, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Connecticut News Project Inclocal share of Report for America reporting interns | Hartford, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild IncGeneral Operating Support | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| The Carnegie Hall CorporationGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Marlboro School Of Music IncMusicians from Marlboro Public Concert Series at Greenwich Library | Philadelphia, PA | $24K | 2023 |
| Shakespeare On The Sound IncCommunity Education Outreach Program | Rowayton, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Sharp Again Naturally IncStay Sharp Coaching Program to Prevent Dementia | Larchmont, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Anti-Defamation League - Southwest RegionPrograms to Combat Antisemitism in the U.S. | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Washington Institute For Near East Policyresearch and policy support fund | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Hand In Hand American Friends Of Cntr For Jewish-ACommunity Programming Initiative | Portland, OR | $13K | 2023 |
| The Morgan Library & MuseumAnnual Fund | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Temple Sholom IncStrategic Coaching Initiative | Greenwich, CT | $11K | 2023 |
| Gather New Havenurban farm-based wellness program | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Family Centers Incchildcare and literacy programs | Greenwich, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Cagv-Education Fund IncEducational Programs to Combat Gun Violence | Ridgefield, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense Forcessupport for FIDF soldiers | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Mindfulness Project IncorporatedExpansion of CMP Programs | Ridgefield, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Trinity CollegeAnnual Fund | Hartford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Reading Team IncLiteracy support programs for K-5 students | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Shatterproof A Nonprofit CorpStigma Reduction Initiative | Norwalk, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Squash Haven Inceducation and sports programming | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Joseph Slifka Center For Jewish Life At YaleGeneral Operating Support | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Lake Waramaug Task Force IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Warren, CT | $10K | 2023 |