Jay & Shirley Marks Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 23-7253928 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$42K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$649K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $13,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contempory Art Museum | Houston, TX | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | General purpose | $13,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Museum | Houston, TX | General purpose | $5,000 |
| River Oaks Baptist School | Houston, TX | General purpose | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 8 |
| 2022 | $40,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610139349100941
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7253928
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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