Michael J Marks Foundation
The Michael J Marks Foundation is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Its 2025 filing lists contributions to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Hawaii.
Michael J Marks Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael J Marks Foundation gave $260K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $260,000
- -22.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,778
- -27.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,423,037
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Michael J Marks Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Eg Schull 1000 Bishop St 1200, Honolulu, HI 96813-4298
Phone: (808) 521-9227
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael J Marks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Hawaii Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 175 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 4% to recipients in Florida, and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael J Marks Foundation gives
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $335K (2024). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $25,000 |
| Hugs Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $12,500 |
| Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | Contribution/Support | $12,500 |
| Hawaii Foodbank Inc Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $10,000 |
| Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe Waianae, HI | Contribution/Support | $10,000 |
| We Are Oceania Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $10,000 |
| Never Quit Dreaming Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $6,000 |
| ACLU Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Aloha Harvest Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
| Ballet Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Contribution/Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,423,037 | $294,081 | $312,384 | $260,000 | 45 | $260,000 | $262,642 | $262,269 |
| 2024 | $5,441,340 | $685,031 | $383,504 | $335,000 | 42 | $335,000 | $315,899 | $245,751 |
| 2023 | $5,112,413 | $209,857 | $301,146 | $193,000 | 32 | $193,000 | $208,948 | $264,449 |
| 2022 | $5,515,016 | $4,956,715 | $160,978 | $140,500 | 28 | $140,500 | $4,872,889 | $199,699 |
| 2021 | $2,795,049 | $198,461 | $179,771 | $161,525 | 28 | $161,525 | $90,317 | $136,580 |
| 2020 | $2,771,959 | $159,747 | $111,918 | $88,500 | 18 | — | $39,804 | $134,729 |
| 2019 | $2,728,554 | $167,227 | $11,588 | $6,200 | 2 | — | $167,019 | $127,458 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael J Marks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $262K for 2025 — 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Maui Food Bank says it helps hungry people in Maui County by collecting and distributing food through community partnerships; Aloha Medical Mission says it provides free medical care to underserved people in Asia and the Pacific Islands and operates a free dental clinic in Hawaii; and We Are Oceania describes its mission as empowering the Micronesian community while honoring its diverse heritage.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $260,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to University of Hawaii Foundation, $12,500 each to HUGS and Maui Food Bank, and $10,000 each to Hawaii Foodbank Inc, Kahumana Organic Farm & Cafe, and We Are Oceania. The listed purposes were “CONTRIBUTION/SUPPORT.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles W Loomis as president/director; E Gunner Schull as vice president/secretary/treasurer/director; Susan Roberts as vice president/director; and Lisa D Ayabe as director.
Michael J Marks Foundation is led by Charles W. Loomis, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles W. Loomis
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
E. Gunner Schull
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan Roberts
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lisa D. Ayabe
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Michael J Marks Foundation
How much does Michael J Marks Foundation give each year?
Michael J Marks Foundation gave $260K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $335K across 42 grants.
What is Michael J Marks Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael J Marks Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,778, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael J Marks Foundation give grants?
Michael J Marks Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (32 grants), Kailua, HI (3 grants), Wailuku, HI (2 grants) and Waianae, HI (2 grants).
Does Michael J Marks Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Michael J Marks Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution/Support" (45 grants).
Who are Michael J Marks Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael J Marks Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Hawaii Foundation ($25,000), Hugs ($12,500) and Maui Food Bank ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael J Marks Foundation?
Michael J Marks Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Michael J Marks Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael J Marks Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael J Marks Foundation's EIN?
Michael J Marks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-1023900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Michael J Marks 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michael J Marks Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-j-marks-foundation-morg_745113644df54a3e8bc0815294af3c70
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