Marks Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Hartford, Connecticut · EIN 06-1570465 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$19K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$640K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $1,800.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,416 |
| Camp Laurelwood | Madison, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,854 |
| Bnai Brith Youth Organization | Washington, DC | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,800 |
| Camp Courant | Hartford, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,800 |
| The Animal Haven Inc | North Haven, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,510 |
| Cheshire Community Food Pantry Inc | Cheshire, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | Newington, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Farmington Food Pantry Inc | Farmington, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| The Simon Foundation Incorporated | Bloomfield, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Farmington Public Schools Foundation Inc | Farmington, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,130 | 12 |
| 2023 | $34,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542889349100319
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1570465
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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