Marcon Foundation Inc
Marcon Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ridgewood, New Jersey, with filing type Form 990-PF. Its stated mission is to serve people with the least resources by expanding opportunities, enriching communities, empowering choices, and enhancing quality of life.
Marcon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marcon Foundation Inc gave $676K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state New Hampshire. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $676,151
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,086
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $35,802
- +179.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (14 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (39% 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 Marcon Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists written requests, annual reports, and reviewed or audited financial statements as application materials. It lists no restrictions on awards and no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Marcon Foundation Co William J Hagg
Mailing address: 79 Chestnut Street Suite 101, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Phone: (201) 447-0185
Website: https://marconfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marcon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Veterans to Veterans Group ($77K). Together the top 10 received $279K.
Organizations only. It also paid 19 grants to individuals ($300,095), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 173 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire (39%), New Jersey (22%), Illinois (9%), Maine (8%), and Wisconsin (7%). The listed grants also included recipients in Texas, California, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marcon Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 30 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $295K (2020) to $676K (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $676K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans to Veterans Group Littleton, NH | To Provide Support to Veterans in Need | $76,900 |
| St Elizabeth Church Wyckoff, NJ | To Provide Support | $75,800 |
| 19 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $300,095 |
| Ruck-up Inc Keene, NH | To provide support - services to veterans in need | $25,400 |
| Diocese of New Hampshire Manchester, NH | To Provide Support | $25,000 |
| My Turn Inc Manchester, NH | To Provide Assistance and Support | $24,956 |
| The Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | To provide support - help heal patients and medical research | $15,000 |
| Easter Seals NH Manchester, NH | To Provide Support for Camps | $10,000 |
| Northern Door Children's Center Sister Bay, WI | To provide support - childhood education and child care services | $10,000 |
| My Turn Inc - Derek Galins Manchester, NH | To Provide Assistance - Purchase Used Car | $8,000 |
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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 | $35,802 | $802,125 | $779,140 | $676,151 | 48 | $779,140 | $75 | $1,909 |
| 2023 | $12,817 | $600,005 | $650,475 | $545,822 | 49 | $650,475 | $5 | $1,937 |
| 2022 | $63,287 | $500,008 | $509,819 | $408,139 | 36 | $509,819 | $8 | $3,390 |
| 2020 | $70,316 | $450,005 | $396,942 | $295,272 | 40 | — | — | $1,758 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marcon Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website states that it is committed to serving those with the least resources by expanding their opportunities, enriching their communities, empowering their choices, and enhancing their quality of life.
Examples of grantees’ work include Ruck-Up Inc, which says it helps veterans in crisis or need with financial, physical, and advocacy needs; St. Philip’s School and Community Center, which says it serves children and families, with particular emphasis on low- and moderate-income families, through education and community services; and Northern Door Children’s Center Inc, which says it provides primary child care that nurtures personal growth and educational development. Other 2024 grantees included organizations whose stated missions involve wildlife and environmental education, sanctuary for animals, disaster response, and veteran suicide prevention.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $676,151. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $76,900, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $76,900 to Veterans to Veterans Group to support veterans in need; $75,800 to St Elizabeth Church to provide support; $61,800 to an individual recipient High School for the Fred and Natalie Marcon Scholarship Fund; and $43,680 to an individual recipient High School for the same scholarship fund. Other grants included $25,400 to Ruck-Up Inc for services to veterans in need, $25,000 to the Diocese of New Hampshire to provide support, and $25,000 to St. Philip’s School and Community Center for support and scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alison Conti as Executive Director and Secretary; Michael Marcon as Chairman of the Board; and Anthony Marcon, Mark Marcon, and Michelle Marcon as trustees.
Marcon Foundation Inc is led by Alison Conti, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Conti
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $85K (2024)
Michael C. Marcon
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony G. Marcon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark C. Marcon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle G. Marcon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 $85K, to Alison Conti (Executive Director & Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Marcon Foundation Inc
How much does Marcon Foundation Inc give each year?
Marcon Foundation Inc gave $676K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $546K across 49 grants.
What is Marcon Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marcon Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,086, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marcon Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Marcon Foundation Inc give grants?
Marcon Foundation Inc's top state is New Hampshire, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (22%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, NH (5 grants).
Does Marcon Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Marcon Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Marcon Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marcon Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Veterans to Veterans Group ($76,900), St Elizabeth Church ($75,800) and Ruck-up Inc ($25,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 19 grants to individuals ($300,095), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marcon Foundation Inc?
Marcon Foundation Inc reported $36K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $779K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marcon Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website states that it is committed to serving those with the least resources by expanding their opportunities, enriching their communities, empowering their choices, and enhancing their quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marcon Foundation Inc?
The filing lists written requests, annual reports, and reviewed or audited financial statements as application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marcon Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marcon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1167051. 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 October 2026.
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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). Marcon Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marcon-foundation-inc-morg_792d6e859546454bb6be63c28e6d7068
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