Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation
Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $35K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$35K
-27.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-27.0% YoY
About Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $35K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Moving and Storage Institute ($10,000), Sma Foundation ($10,000), The Service Club of Chicago ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JK COMMUNITY FARM PURCELLVILLE, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| MOVING AND STORAGE INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| SMA FOUNDATION JACKSON, WY | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| THE SERVICE CLUB OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCES MARX | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DAVID W MARX | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| EDWARD M MARX JR | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| QUINTIN S MARX | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| RICHARD J WILKUS | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| OLGA MARX | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| PATRICIA MARX | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation?
Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation operate?
Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation award?
In 2024, Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation's EIN?
Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4261520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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