Michael J Marks Foundation
Invitation OnlyHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 71-1023900 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$260K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
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
6% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $25,000 |
| Hugs | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $12,500 |
| Maui Food Bank | Wailuku, HI | Contribution/Support | $12,500 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $10,000 |
| Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe | Waianae, HI | Contribution/Support | $10,000 |
| We Are Oceania | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $10,000 |
| Never Quit Dreaming | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $6,000 |
| ACLU Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Aloha Harvest | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Ballet Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Burton Memorial UMC | Tavernier, FL | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Family Programs Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Family Promise Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Waikiki Aquarium | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Hale Kipa Inc | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Hale Mahaolu | Pearl City, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Hookuaina | Kailua, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Hungry Heros Hawaii | Makawao, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Kalihi Palama Health Center | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Kapiolani Health Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Keys Jewish Community Center | Tavernier, FL | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Kokua Kalihi Valley | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Mediation Center of the Pacific | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Palama Settlement | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Punahou O Waianae | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Residential Youth Services and Empowerment | Kailua, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Sprye | Rye, NY | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| The Institute of Human Services | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| The Lawakua Charitable Fund | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| The Pantry | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center | Waianae, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Waikiki Community Center | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Waimanalo Community Center | Kailua, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Aloha Medical Mission | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Parents and Children Together | Wailuku, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| The Legal Clinic | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Honolulu Botanical | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Lyon Arboretum | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $3,000 |
| Hawaii Conservation Alliance Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $3,000 |
| Hui Aloha 808 | Kaneohe, HI | Contribution/Support | $3,000 |
| Malama Maunalua | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $3,000 |
| Manoa Valley Theatre | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $3,000 |
| St Louis School | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $3,000 |
| Mai Movement Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,000 | 45 |
| 2024 | $335,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $193,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103032
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-1023900
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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