Mark's Legacy Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 37-1709152 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$130K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Heroes Worldwide | Aventura, FL | To further the charity's cause | $30,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation | North Hills, CA | To further the charity's cause | $20,000 |
| Shalom Institute | Westlake Village, CA | To further the charity's cause | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Newark, NJ | To further the charity's cause | $15,000 |
| One Generation | Van Nuys, CA | To further the charity's cause | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | New York, NJ | To further the charity's cause | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation | Los Angeles, CA | To further the charity's cause | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Chicago, IL | To further the charity's cause | $5,000 |
| Hias | Silver Spring, MD | To further the charity's cause | $5,000 |
| SPCA | Los Angeles, CA | To further the charity's cause | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | To further the charity's cause | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $130,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $115,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612049349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1709152
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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