The Marcus Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 26-3610094 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$31K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Denver, CO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ceres Inc | Boston, MA | Operating | $5,000 |
| Denver Urban Gardens | Denver, CO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Smile Farms Inc | Jericho, NY | General operating | $3,000 |
| Food for Thought | Denver, CO | General operating | $1,500 |
| Impact100 Metro Denver | Denver, CO | General operating | $1,150 |
| Ag & Food Lab | Guelph, CA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Clayton Early Learning | Denver, CO | General operating | $1,000 |
| Community Food Advocates | New York, NY | Operating | $1,000 |
| Re Vision | Denver, CO | General operating | $1,000 |
| Sun Valley Kitchen & Community Cent | Denver, CO | General opertaing | $1,000 |
| Green Bronx Machine | Bronx, NY | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,150 | 12 |
| 2023 | $34,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541999349101009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3610094
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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