The Markos Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1836400 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$104K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
56% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation Inc | Madison, WI | General support | $12,500 |
| Leo Catholic High School | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Hurricane relief fund | $5,000 |
| Reedsburg Police Department | Reedsburg Parks, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Pickles Group Inc | Winnetka, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Univ of Wisconsin - Lacrosse | Lacrosse, WI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Folds of Honor | Tulsa, OK | General support | $2,500 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | Winnetka, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Uni of Wisconsin - Platteville | Platteville, WI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Project Hawaii Inc | Keaau, HI | General support | $1,000 |
| Madison College | Madison, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Carol Stream, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Peo Chapter Cs | Elkhorn, WI | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $108,500 | 19 |
| 2022 | $124,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600379349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1836400
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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