Marmor Foundation
Marmor Foundation is a private foundation based in Riverwoods, Illinois. It reported 21 charitable grants totaling $21,246 in 2024, supporting organizations including health, social-service, religious, educational, and cultural institutions.
Marmor Foundation at a glance
In short: Marmor Foundation gave $21K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,246
- -59.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -32.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,012
- -40.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $49,087
- -29.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (73% 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 Marmor Foundation
- 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: 2313 Glen Eagles Ln, Riverwoods, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 291-1427
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marmor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ($7K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Illinois received 73% of grant dollars and recipients in Wisconsin received 24%. Recipients in Washington, New York, and the District of Columbia each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marmor Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $929; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $130 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 725% 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 $12K (2020) to $53K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Metavivor Middleton, WI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Misericordia Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth El Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | Charitable | $250 |
| Cancer Wellness Center Seattle, WA | Charitable | $233 |
| Art Institute Chicago, IL | Charitable | $210 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, IL | Charitable | $210 |
| Chicago History Museum Chicago, IL | Charitable | $200 |
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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 | $49,087 | $1,575 | $26,081 | $21,246 | 21 | $24,166 | $921 | $3,332 |
| 2023 | $69,943 | $38,406 | $52,686 | $52,501 | 31 | $52,501 | $37,705 | $2,354 |
| 2022 | $84,223 | $-1,744 | $15,476 | $15,115 | 34 | $15,130 | $1,288 | $4,520 |
| 2021 | $101,443 | $8,349 | $19,773 | $17,724 | 29 | $18,089 | $8,349 | $5,660 |
| 2020 | $112,867 | $52,655 | $14,253 | $12,061 | 30 | — | $800 | $3,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marmor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 went to a range of charitable organizations. The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago says it provides food, refuge, health care, education, and emergency assistance through a network of agencies, schools, and programs. The Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and other educational opportunities for caddies. The Museum of Contemporary Art describes itself as a center for contemporary art that presents exhibitions, performances, collections, and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $21,246. Grants ranged from $25 to $7,000, with a median grant of $200. Its largest reported grants were $7,000 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, $5,000 to METAVIVOR, $3,000 to Jewish United Fund, $2,500 to Misericordia, and $1,500 to Temple Beth El. All were listed as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barry Mendel as president, secretary, and treasurer, and Scott Mendel as director.
Marmor Foundation is led by Barry Mendel, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barry Mendel
President, Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Mendel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jean Mendel (2020–2022) — President & Secretary
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 Marmor Foundation
How much does Marmor Foundation give each year?
Marmor Foundation gave $21K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 31 grants.
What is Marmor Foundation's typical grant size?
Marmor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $1,012, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marmor Foundation that year got $929 on average.
Where does Marmor Foundation give grants?
Marmor Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (12 grants).
Does Marmor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Marmor Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are Marmor Foundation's largest grantees?
Marmor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ($7,000), Metavivor ($5,000) and Jewish United Fund ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marmor Foundation?
Marmor Foundation reported $49K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marmor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago says it provides food, refuge, health care, education, and emergency assistance through a network of agencies, schools, and programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marmor Foundation?
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 Marmor Foundation's EIN?
Marmor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6208103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marmor Foundation 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.
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 May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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