Marrus Family Foundation Inc
Marrus Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rumson, New Jersey. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing reports 64 grants totaling $1,543,875.
Marrus Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marrus Family Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Ohio. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,543,875
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,123
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $23,150,880
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (8 of 64, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (65% 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 Marrus Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 13 Linden Lane, Rumson, NJ 07760
Phone: (212) 896-1934
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marrus Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 208 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 16% to New York, 12% to Massachusetts, 2% each to New Hampshire and New Jersey. These figures describe recipient locations, not a stated geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marrus Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 64 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charity | $1,000,000 |
| Brighams and Womens Hospital Boston, MA | Charity | $100,000 |
| Congregation Emanuel New York, NY | Charity | $88,550 |
| Jumpstart Boston, MA | Charity | $50,000 |
| Rising Treetops at Oakhurst New York, NY | Charity | $30,000 |
| Opening Act Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Charity | $20,000 |
| The Buckley School New York, NY | Charity | $16,000 |
| Count Basie Theater Foundation Red Bank, NJ | Charity | $15,000 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | Charity | $15,000 |
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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 | $23,150,880 | $2,090,083 | $1,785,374 | $1,543,875 | 64 | $1,543,875 | $1,910,084 | $1,416,355 |
| 2023 | $22,444,780 | $2,061,660 | $1,492,445 | $1,287,615 | 73 | $1,302,720 | $1,871,935 | $1,102,957 |
| 2022 | $21,285,643 | $11,054,287 | $1,191,481 | $1,023,992 | 71 | $1,028,267 | $943,999 | $862,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marrus Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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 grantees include organizations in philanthropy, education, youth services, arts, and services for people with special needs. For example, Rising Treetops at Oakhurst says its mission is to improve quality of life for children and adults with special needs through a year-round camp experience. Opening Act says its theater programs serve students in underserved New York City public schools. Wellesley College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education for women.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 64 grants totaling $1,543,875. Grant amounts ranged from $175 to $1,000,000, with a median of $2,500.
The largest reported grants included $1,000,000 to American Endowment Foundation, $100,000 to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, $88,550 to Congregation Emanuel, $50,000 to Jumpstart, and $30,000 to Rising Treetops at Oakhurst. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Opening Act, $20,000 to Dartmouth College, and $15,000 each to Count Basie Theater Foundation and Wellesley College. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as “CHARITY.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Marrus as president and Andrew Marrus as treasurer.
Marrus Family Foundation Inc is led by Michael Marrus, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Marrus
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Andrew Marrus
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Marrus (2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Marrus Family Foundation Inc
How much does Marrus Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Marrus Family Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 73 grants.
What is Marrus Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marrus Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $24,123, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marrus Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Marrus Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Marrus Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (30 grants), Hanover, NH (4 grants), Rumson, NJ (4 grants) and Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Marrus Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on Marrus Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (64 grants).
Who are Marrus Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marrus Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Endowment Foundation ($1,000,000), Brighams and Womens Hospital ($100,000) and Congregation Emanuel ($88,550), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marrus Family Foundation Inc?
Marrus Family Foundation Inc reported $23.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marrus Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations in philanthropy, education, youth services, arts, and services for people with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marrus Family Foundation Inc?
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 Marrus Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marrus Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6279584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Marrus Family Foundation Inc 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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