International Herbert Marcuse Society
The International Herbert Marcuse Society is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It supports educational conferences, seminars, and activities that promote research, and its grants include research fellowships and conference and travel support.
International Herbert Marcuse Society at a glance
In short: International Herbert Marcuse Society gave $150K across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,376
- +204.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- +109.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,269
- +45.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $556,900
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (2% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to International Herbert Marcuse Society
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 531 E Durham Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Phone: (215) 565-5850
Website: https://www.marcusesociety.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who International Herbert Marcuse Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was York University ($40K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Organizations only. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($42,573), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
How International Herbert Marcuse Society gives
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 628% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 494% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| York University | Research Fellowship | $39,750 |
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $42,573 |
| Universidade De San Pauloesantos | Conferences & Travel | $6,450 |
| Bogazici Universityfkaya | Conferences & Travel | $6,030 |
| Institute for International Plmeisn | Research Fellowship | $5,815 |
| Universidade Federal Do Abcf Garcia | Maria Erbia Cassia Carnauba Conference Scholarship | $5,700 |
| Indira Gandhi National Open UK Sing | Research Fellowship | $4,450 |
| Universidade Federal Do Abcg Dias | Research fellowship & maria erbia cassia carnauba conference scholarship | $4,161 |
| Universidad E Federal Do Abcddeandr | Research Fellowship | $3,800 |
| Universidad E Federal Do Abcg Rampo | Research Fellowship | $3,700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $556,900 | $137,289 | $154,314 | $150,376 | 46 | $150,441 | $135,980 | $30,476 |
| 2024 | $573,925 | $31,885 | $55,690 | $49,333 | 22 | $49,348 | $22,184 | $24,869 |
| 2023 | $597,730 | $185,842 | $47,396 | $43,248 | 22 | $43,428 | $14,149 | $26,138 |
| 2022 | $459,284 | $146,398 | $38,273 | $20,655 | 14 | $20,775 | $5,043 | $22,930 |
| 2021 | $351,159 | $252,861 | $9,139 | $14,000 | 4 | $23,064 | $2,753 | $14,959 |
| 2020 | $176,846 | $3,692 | $690 | — | — | — | $3,192 | $7,478 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, International Herbert Marcuse Society reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it conducts educational conferences, seminars, and activities to promote research. Its 2025 grants include support for research fellowships, conferences and travel, and a conference scholarship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 46 grants totaling $150,376. Grants ranged from $500 to $39,750, with a median award of $2,000. The largest listed grant was $39,750 to York University for a research fellowship. Other listed awards included $6,450 to Universidade de São Paulo for a research fellowship and $6,450 to Universidade de São Paulo for conferences and travel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Imaculada Kangussu as President, Robert Kirsch as Vice President, and Andrew Lamas as Treasurer/Secretary.
International Herbert Marcuse Society is led by Imaculada Kangussu, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Imaculada Kangussu
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Lamas
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kirsch
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Terry Maley (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Savita Singh (2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 International Herbert Marcuse Society
How much does International Herbert Marcuse Society give each year?
International Herbert Marcuse Society gave $150K across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 22 grants.
What is International Herbert Marcuse Society's typical grant size?
International Herbert Marcuse Society's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,269, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does International Herbert Marcuse Society give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on International Herbert Marcuse Society's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Fellowship" (35 grants) and "Conferences & Travel" (8 grants).
Who are International Herbert Marcuse Society's largest grantees?
International Herbert Marcuse Society's largest 2025 grantees include York University ($39,750), Universidade De San Pauloesantos ($6,450) and Bogazici Universityfkaya ($6,030), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 21 grants to individuals ($42,573), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is International Herbert Marcuse Society?
International Herbert Marcuse Society reported $557K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does International Herbert Marcuse Society fund?
The foundation states that it conducts educational conferences, seminars, and activities to promote research. Its 2025 grants include support for research fellowships, conferences and travel, and a conference scholarship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from International Herbert Marcuse Society?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is International Herbert Marcuse Society's EIN?
International Herbert Marcuse Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4093081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does International Herbert Marcuse Society accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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