The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation
Historical FunderNicasio, California · EIN 94-3341194 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RAYMOND SHONE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 605, NICASIO CA 94946 |
| Phone | 4156622016 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATIONS NEEDED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FOR JEWISH CAUSES AND MEDICAL RESEARCH |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
47% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colel Chabad | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| Marin Athletic Foundation | San Rafael, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $8,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Bli | Warrington, PA | Charitable purpose of organization | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | San Francisco, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,600 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| American Joint Jewish Dist Committe | New York, NY | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | New York, NY | Charitable purpose of organization | $2,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper-Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| Redwood High School Foundation | Larkspur, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,500 |
| Nicasio School Foundation | Nicasio, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,075 |
| Nicasio Volunteer Fire Department | Nicasio, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| One Israel Fund Ltd | Cedarhurst, NY | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Council | Petaluma, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| National Spasmodic Dysphonia Associ | Itasca, IL | Charitable purpose of organization | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable purpose of organization | $500 |
| Western States Trail Endowment Fund | Auburn, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $500 |
| Nicasio Historical Society | Nicasio, CA | Charitable purpose of organization | $450 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | Abilene, KS | Charitable purpose of organization | $300 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($28,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,675 | 35 |
| 2023 | $77,260 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349100515
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3341194
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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