James H & M R Elisabeth Marks
James H & M R Elisabeth Marks is a private foundation, based in Ashburn, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $76K.
James H & M R Elisabeth Marks at a glance
In short: James H & M R Elisabeth Marks gave $107K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $107,059
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,382
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,059
- Total assets
- $1,672,415
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James H & M R Elisabeth Marks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leader Dogs for the Blind ($16K). Together the top 8 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How James H & M R Elisabeth Marks gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2024) to $120K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester, MI | Organizations's Activities | $16,059 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Somerville, MA | Organization's Activities | $16,059 |
| Poor Clare Sisters Deerfield Beach, FL | Organization's Activities | $16,059 |
| Salvation Army Lake Worth, FL | Organization's Activities | $16,059 |
| Sisters of St Chretienne Marlborough, MA | Organization's Activities | $16,059 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Organization's Activities | $16,059 |
| Sister Michaela Asian Relief Riverdale, MD | Organization's Activities | $8,029 |
| Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia, PA | Organization's Activities | $2,676 |
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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 | $1,672,415 | $71,770 | $168,091 | $107,059 | 8 | $107,059 | $76,289 | $114,556 |
| 2023 | $1,770,093 | $94,526 | $173,858 | $110,812 | 8 | $110,812 | $70,185 | $107,059 |
| 2022 | $1,850,125 | $108,308 | $185,895 | $120,135 | 8 | $120,135 | $64,450 | $110,812 |
| 2021 | $1,928,312 | $54,119 | $173,708 | $109,701 | 8 | $109,701 | $60,669 | $120,135 |
| 2020 | $2,048,717 | $81,822 | $184,092 | $115,888 | 8 | — | $58,728 | $109,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James H & M R Elisabeth Marks reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James H & M R Elisabeth Marks's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl F. Chirico
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Julia M. Beach
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Saralynn Chirico
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $15K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Carl F Chirico (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James H & M R Elisabeth Marks
How much does James H & M R Elisabeth Marks give each year?
James H & M R Elisabeth Marks gave $107K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 8 grants.
What is James H & M R Elisabeth Marks's typical grant size?
James H & M R Elisabeth Marks's median grant in 2024 was $16,059, and its average grant was $13,382, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James H & M R Elisabeth Marks give grants?
James H & M R Elisabeth Marks's top state is Michigan, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (30%) and Florida (30%).
Does James H & M R Elisabeth Marks give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on James H & M R Elisabeth Marks's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organization's Activities" (7 grants).
Who are James H & M R Elisabeth Marks's largest grantees?
James H & M R Elisabeth Marks's largest 2024 grantees include Leader Dogs for the Blind ($16,059), Little Sisters of the Poor ($16,059) and Poor Clare Sisters ($16,059), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James H & M R Elisabeth Marks?
James H & M R Elisabeth Marks reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is James H & M R Elisabeth Marks's EIN?
James H & M R Elisabeth Marks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0398287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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