The Howard and Nancy Marks Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 87-3980068 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$10.8M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$17.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $250,000.
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
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Charitable | $2,435,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,100,000 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton | East Hampton, NY | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Downtown Community Tv Center | New York, NY | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Charitable | $385,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | Southampton, NY | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Alliance for Decision Education | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism | Foxbourough, MA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | Broadway, UK | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Lynne Cohen Foundation | San Monica, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Studio Museum in Harlem | New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The J Paul Getty Trust - LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Museum of American Finance | New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Landover, MD | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Children's Rights Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Kornreich Charitable Foundation | Old Westbury, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Doe Fund Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Share Our Strength No Kids Hungry | Washington, DC | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America - Royal Drawing School | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $32,000 |
| Philharmonic Symphony Society of NY | New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Partnership to End Addiction | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Elenore Whitmore Early Childhood | East Hampton, NY | Charitable | $6,500 |
| New York City Police Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Beverly Hills Police Officers Benevolent Fund & Association | Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,801,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $9,439,680 | 40 |
| 2023 | $9,817,095 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349105002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3980068
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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