Marco Foundation
Marco Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. It gave $682,500 in grants to 12 organizations in 2024; the listed grants went primarily to recipients in Arizona and supported general operations.
Marco Foundation at a glance
In short: Marco Foundation gave $683K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Arizona. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $682,500
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,875
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,750
- Total assets
- $13,924,091
- +10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marco Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Organizations qualified under Section 501(c)(3) may submit a written request stating the request and its purpose. The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Sklar
Mailing address: 2960 Nw Quimby St, Portland, OR 97210
Phone: (602) 625-2536
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marco Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Banner Health Alzheimer's Foundatio ($200K). Together the top 10 received $668K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 54 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to Arizona recipients and 5% to Oregon recipients. Massachusetts and Washington, DC, each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marco Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $537K (2022) to $1.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $683K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Banner Health Alzheimer's Foundatio Phoenix, AZ | General Operational Support | $200,000 |
| Hillel Jewish Student Center At ASU Tempe, AZ | General Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus Scottsdale, AZ | General Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society Phoenix, AZ | General Operational Support | $100,000 |
| SW Autism Research Resource Center Phoenix, AZ | General Operational Support | $75,000 |
| Catlin Gabel School Portland, OR | General Operational Support | $32,500 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsd Scottsdale, AZ | General Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Temple Kol Ami Scottsdale, AZ | General Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Childsplay Tempe, AZ | General Operational Support | $10,000 |
| PJ Library Agawam, MA | General Operational Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $13,924,091 | $727,252 | $782,152 | $682,500 | 12 | $682,500 | $627,600 | $645,919 |
| 2023 | $12,660,413 | $448,427 | $800,054 | $700,000 | 15 | $700,000 | $348,373 | $587,565 |
| 2022 | $11,397,540 | $469,691 | $659,352 | $537,000 | 7 | $537,000 | $364,339 | $626,303 |
| 2021 | $14,242,525 | $1,167,765 | $1,658,875 | $1,543,285 | 11 | $1,543,285 | $1,052,175 | $675,380 |
| 2020 | $13,777,340 | $614,137 | $1,054,617 | $920,000 | 9 | — | $521,041 | $653,325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marco Foundation reported a distributable amount of $646K 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 show support for organizations including health, Jewish community and cultural organizations, a school, youth programs, and a children’s theatre. The Arizona Jewish Historical Society describes its mission as preserving and celebrating Arizona Jewish heritage, educating the public about Jewish history, and promoting awareness of the state’s diverse history. Catlin Gabel School says it fosters compassionate and curious citizens by inspiring a love of learning and responsible action. Childsplay says it creates theatre and learning experiences to inspire young minds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $682,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $28,750. The largest awards included $200,000 to Banner Health Alzheimer's Foundatio, $100,000 each to Hillel Jewish Student Center At ASU, Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, and Arizona Jewish Historical Society, and $75,000 to SW Autism Research Resource Center. The listed grants were for general operational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael Sklar is listed as Director/Pres on the 2024 filing.
Marco Foundation is led by Michael Sklar, Director & President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Sklar
Director & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark N Sklar (2020) — Director & President
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 Marco Foundation
How much does Marco Foundation give each year?
Marco Foundation gave $683K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $700K across 15 grants.
What is Marco Foundation's typical grant size?
Marco Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $28,750, and its average grant was $56,875, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marco Foundation that year got $49K on average.
Where does Marco Foundation give grants?
Marco Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants), Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does Marco Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marco Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marco Foundation's largest grantees?
Marco Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Banner Health Alzheimer's Foundatio ($200,000), Hillel Jewish Student Center At ASU ($100,000) and Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marco Foundation?
Marco Foundation reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $683K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $646K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marco Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including health, Jewish community and cultural organizations, a school, youth programs, and a children’s theatre. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marco Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marco Foundation's EIN?
Marco Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0969412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Marco Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marco-foundation-morg_26bc023cc4b14557af9f84ca6aed5081
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