David and Peggy Gordon Marks
David and Peggy Gordon Marks is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, it gave $29,458 in grants to 49 charitable organizations, including organizations in Colorado and several other states.
David and Peggy Gordon Marks at a glance
In short: David and Peggy Gordon Marks gave $29K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $601.184), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,458
- +25.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $601
- +25.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $208
- Total assets
- $477,777
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to David and Peggy Gordon Marks
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6825 E Tennessee Ave Suite 235, Denver, CO 80224
Phone: (303) 388-3782
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Peggy Gordon Marks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Family Service of Colo ($5K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 14% to Connecticut, 4% each to California and New Jersey, and 3% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David and Peggy Gordon Marks gives
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $32K (2022). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service of Colo Denver, CO | Charity | $5,200 |
| Congregation Shir Shalom Ridgefield, CT | Charity | $4,114 |
| Anti Defamation League Denver, CO | Charity | $2,080 |
| Aurora Mental Health Aurora, CO | Charity | $2,080 |
| Jewish Colorado Denver, CO | Charity | $2,080 |
| Jewish National Fund Van Nuys, CA | Charity | $1,100 |
| Alzheimers Assoc of Colo Denver, CO | Charity | $1,040 |
| Children's Hospital Aurora, CO | Charity | $1,040 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | Charity | $1,040 |
| Temple Emanuel Denver, CO | Charity | $1,035 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $477,777 | $30,650 | $41,092 | $29,458 | 49 | $29,458 | $18,948 | $25,754 |
| 2023 | $488,219 | $-4,228 | $27,645 | $23,534 | 49 | $23,534 | — | $24,904 |
| 2022 | $520,092 | $-56,276 | $34,404 | $31,739 | 46 | $31,739 | $11,505 | $27,187 |
| 2021 | $610,772 | $165,497 | $30,597 | $20,689 | 1 | $20,689 | $155,576 | $27,252 |
| 2020 | $475,872 | $28,084 | $38,530 | $29,352 | 1 | — | $19,229 | $24,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Peggy Gordon Marks reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included Jewish organizations and congregations, mental health services, healthcare, food assistance, and other charitable organizations. For example, Food Bank of the Rockies describes its work as nourishing people facing food insecurity, while Judaism Your Way describes itself as creating approaches to including Jews and loved ones in Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $29,458. Grants ranged from $52 to $5,200, with a median of $208. Its largest grants included Jewish Family Service of Colorado ($5,200), Congregation Shir Shalom ($4,114), and Anti-Defamation League, Aurora Mental Health, and Jewish Colorado ($2,080 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Peggy Marks and David Marks are listed as directors on the 2024 filing.
David and Peggy Gordon Marks's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Marks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peggy Marks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David and Peggy Gordon Marks
How much does David and Peggy Gordon Marks give each year?
David and Peggy Gordon Marks gave $29K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 49 grants.
What is David and Peggy Gordon Marks's typical grant size?
David and Peggy Gordon Marks's median grant in 2024 was $208, and its average grant was $601, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David and Peggy Gordon Marks give grants?
David and Peggy Gordon Marks gives mostly in Colorado: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (24 grants), Aurora, CO (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does David and Peggy Gordon Marks give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on David and Peggy Gordon Marks's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (49 grants).
Who are David and Peggy Gordon Marks's largest grantees?
David and Peggy Gordon Marks's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Family Service of Colo ($5,200), Congregation Shir Shalom ($4,114) and Anti Defamation League ($2,080), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David and Peggy Gordon Marks?
David and Peggy Gordon Marks reported $478K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David and Peggy Gordon Marks fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included Jewish organizations and congregations, mental health services, healthcare, food assistance, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Peggy Gordon Marks?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David and Peggy Gordon Marks's EIN?
David and Peggy Gordon Marks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1551971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David and Peggy Gordon Marks accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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