Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation
The Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its filing states that grants are focused on early childhood education in the New York City metropolitan area, and its 2025 grants went mostly to recipients in New York.
Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,013,000
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,938
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $17,669,903
- +5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (16 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be directed to Katherine Liebman and include a detailed grant proposal, the organization’s financial statements, and its tax returns. Grants are focused on early childhood education in the New York City metropolitan area.
- Contact
Application contact: Katherine Liebman
Mailing address: 900 Third Avenue - 14Th Floor, New York, NY 10022-4775
Phone: (212) 909-8400
Website: https://nancyandedwinmarksfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Shore Child & Family Guidance ($200K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 176 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says grants are focused on early childhood education in the New York City metropolitan area. In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% each to recipients in Connecticut and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 48 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $939K (2020) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Child & Family Guidance Roslyn Heights, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Samaritan Daytop Foundation Briarwood, NY | Charitable | $171,000 |
| One Ocean Media Foundation Stone Ridge, NY | Charitable | $149,500 |
| Juilliard School New York, NY | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Bard College Annandale on Hudson, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Comunity Center of Bensonhurst Brooklyn, NY | Charitablecharitable | $100,000 |
| Riverkeeper Ossining, NY | Charitable | $90,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Charitable | $75,000 |
| States United Democracy Center Washington, DC | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Tides Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $75,000 |
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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 | $17,669,903 | $4,565,369 | $2,269,135 | $2,013,000 | 48 | $2,216,944 | $2,544,011 | $1,387,873 |
| 2024 | $16,801,771 | $931,228 | $2,153,346 | $1,885,188 | 47 | $2,077,938 | $905,820 | $1,235,812 |
| 2023 | $18,023,889 | $2,331,300 | $1,594,352 | $1,331,500 | 30 | $1,516,617 | $2,280,083 | $1,126,564 |
| 2022 | $17,286,941 | $6,974,876 | $1,719,093 | $1,485,750 | 26 | $1,665,386 | $2,444,318 | $1,264,349 |
| 2021 | $16,510,745 | $2,360,803 | $1,559,012 | $1,319,000 | 25 | — | $2,330,337 | $1,066,573 |
| 2020 | $15,708,954 | $677,708 | $1,086,671 | $938,500 | 20 | — | $653,470 | $980,286 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
The foundation’s filing describes its grant focus as early childhood education in the New York City metropolitan area. Its 2025 grant recipients also included organizations working in other areas. For example, Samaritan Daytop Foundation describes providing treatment facilities for drug abuse and dependency; One Ocean Media Foundation describes educating the public about environmental issues; and Juilliard School describes providing artistic education to musicians, dancers, and actors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $2,013,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest awards were $200,000 to North Shore Child & Family Guidance, $171,000 to Samaritan Daytop Foundation, $149,500 to One Ocean Media Foundation, $125,000 to Juilliard School, and $100,000 each to Bard College and the Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community Center of Bensonhurst.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Marks as president and secretary, Carolyn Marks and Constance Marks as directors, and Katherine Liebman as executive director.
Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation is led by Katherine Liebman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Liebman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $144K (2025)
Nancy Marks
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Marks
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance Marks
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $144K, to Katherine Liebman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation
How much does Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation give each year?
Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation gave $2.0M across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 47 grants.
What is Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $41,938, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation give grants?
Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), Brooklyn, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Bronx, NY (3 grants).
Does Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (46 grants).
Who are Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include North Shore Child & Family Guidance ($200,000), Samaritan Daytop Foundation ($171,000) and One Ocean Media Foundation ($149,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation?
Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation reported $17.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grant focus as early childhood education in the New York City metropolitan area. Its 2025 grant recipients also included organizations working in other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation?
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 Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation's EIN?
Nancy and Edwin Marks Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3385770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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