Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable
Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable is a private foundation based in Sharon, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports charitable contributions to organizations in New York.
Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable at a glance
In short: Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable gave $450K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $450,000
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,500
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $8,590,304
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co William P Holm PO Box 215, Sharon, CT 06069-0215
Phone: (516) 874-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camphill Village Copake ($50K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 18 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New York. The listed recipients were in New York City, Kingston, and Copake.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2023) to $450K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camphill Village Copake Copake, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Circle of Friends for the Dying Kingston, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| East Side House Settlement Bronx, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Ali Forney Center Inc New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Oaxaca Lending Library Foundation Queens Village, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Center for Photography at Woodstock Kingston, NY | Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| Services for the Underserved Inc New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| The Fund Inc New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Coalition for Homeless Inc New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Project Guardianship Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
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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 | $8,590,304 | $586,594 | $555,999 | $450,000 | 12 | $549,568 | $477,422 | $453,098 |
| 2023 | $8,393,034 | $93,529 | $178,329 | $150,000 | 6 | $178,329 | $58,530 | $105,007 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable reported a distributable amount of $453K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions address end-of-life care, support for LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness, photography and visual culture, community health and human services, and decision-making support for older adults and people with disabilities or mental illness. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $450,000. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $50,000, with a median of $35,000. Recipients included Camphill Village Copake ($50,000), Circle of Friends for the Dying ($50,000), East Side House Settlement ($50,000), Ali Forney Center ($50,000), and Oaxaca Lending Library Foundation ($50,000). Other grants included $35,000 to Center for Photography at Woodstock and $25,000 each to Project Guardianship, Greenwich House, and God’s Love We Deliver.
The grantees’ descriptions illustrate the range of work represented in the 2024 grants. Circle of Friends for the Dying describes its mission as providing a peaceful, home-like setting for people with a prognosis of three months to live. Ali Forney Center says it supports LGBTQ youth affected by homelessness as they move toward safety and independence. Center for Photography at Woodstock describes its work as using photography and visual culture to foster dialogue and personal and social transformation. Greenwich House says it provides health, human services, education, and arts programs, while Project Guardianship describes person-centered support for older adults and people living with disabilities or mental illness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dennis Sperling as president; Gary Heckelman and Sarah K. Holm as vice presidents; and William P. Holm as treasurer and secretary.
Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable is led by Dennis Sperling, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Sperling
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gary Heckelman
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sarah K. Holm
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
William P. Holm
Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable
How much does Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable give each year?
Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable gave $450K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 6 grants.
What is Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable's typical grant size?
Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $37,500, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable give grants?
Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Kingston, NY (2 grants).
Who are Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable's largest grantees?
Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Camphill Village Copake ($50,000), Circle of Friends for the Dying ($50,000) and East Side House Settlement ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable?
Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $550K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $453K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable?
The foundation states that it 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 Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable's EIN?
Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3923363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mae and Mitchell Marcus Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mae-and-mitchell-marcus-charitable-morg_baf3884a1d844eec845a3a2cfa2cead2
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