Carl Marks Foundation Inc

EIN 13-6169215 Β· DE

Invitation only Typical grant ~$9K Funds in CT, IL, MN +9
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Carl Marks Foundation Inc based in DE paid 31 grants totaling $680.2K to 30 organizations across 12 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $122.1K, with a median of $9K. Its largest recipients included CHILDRENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, YALE UNIVERSITY, and SEVA FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$18,832,942
Giving (latest yr)
$680,230
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
31
Median grant
$9K
Recipients
30
States reached
12
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Childrens Memorial Hospital$122,130
  • Yale University$108,000
  • Seva Foundation$94,600
  • International Rescue Committee Inc$75,000
  • Nmdp Foundation$50,000

Where grants went

  • Connecticut$221,900 Β· 10 grants
  • Illinois$145,130 Β· 4 grants
  • Minnesota$125,000 Β· 2 grants
  • California$101,100 Β· 2 grants
  • Maryland$17,500 Β· 2 grants
  • Massachusetts$16,100 Β· 2 grants

Grants Paid (31)

Childrens Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
Enhancing Multidisciplinary Care for Medical Complex Patients/Program in Inflammation, Immunity and the Microbiome
$122,130
Seva Foundation
Berkeley, CA
Service Delivery in Humla and Mustang Provinces, Nepal; Nepal RARE Study; Nepal Diabetic Eye Care and Remedies for Native Americans
$94,600
International Rescue Committee Inc
Albert Lea, MN
General & Unrestricted
$75,000
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Dr. Inderjit Singh Pulmonary Vascular Research Fund
$63,000
Nmdp Foundation
Minneapolis, MN
Patient Assistance Fund
$50,000
Save the Children Federation Inc
Fairfield, CT
Ending Child Marriage in Sierra Leone
$50,000
Yale University
New Haven, CT
Cardiovascular Diagnostics Innovation Fund led by Dr. Samit Shah
$45,000
Americares Foundation Inc
Stamford, CT
General & Unrestricted
$25,000
Partners IN Health a Nonprofit Corporation
Frederick, MD
General & Unrestricted
$15,000
National Tay Sachs & Allied Diseases Association I
Brighton, MA
Katie and Allie Buryk Research Fund
$12,500
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Inc
Norwalk, CT
General & Unrestricted
$12,500
Friends of Conservation - Friends
Plainfield, IL
HUSK programs in Cambodia: Softies Program, Work Experience, Teaching Salaries, Accommodation Project
$12,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Carl Marks Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Carl Marks Foundation Inc is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 12 states.

In its most recent filing, Carl Marks Foundation Inc reported 31 itemized grants totaling $680.2K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $122.1K (median $9K).

Recent recipients include CHILDRENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, YALE UNIVERSITY, SEVA FOUNDATION, among 30 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Carl Marks Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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