Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Warren, MI EIN: 38-6081311

The Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation is a private foundation established in 1960 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in Warren, Michigan, the foundation operates as an independent grantmaking institution focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Key facts about Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation

EIN: 38-6081311
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $512,500
Grants made (2024): 34
Average grant: $15,074
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 3% first-time grantees (1 of 34, 2024)
Primary geography: Michigan (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation's 34 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (80%) and Ohio (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (19 grants). 94% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 1 of 34 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $75K; repeat grants $13K. How we count

Medians: $75K first-time, $10K repeat.

97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$513K

-6.4% YoY

Grant Count

-19.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+15.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Science and STEM Education

The foundation provides general operating support and scholarships to eligible organizations.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, with particular emphasis on Michigan-based nonprofits.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $413K (80%)

Ohio $75K (15%)

Pennsylvania $25K (5%)

Share of all 34 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Illinois Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

DetroitAnn ArborRoyal OakDearbornGrosse Pointe FarmsHollyLancasterLivoniaMt PleasantOak ParkRochesterSouthfieldTaylorFarmington HillsGrosse PointeWarrenWashingtonCincinnatiClinton TWPEastpointe

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $10,278,293
Total Annual Giving: $512,500
Total Expenses: $659,000
Total Revenue: $2.29 million
Total Liabilities: $0

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $8,625,905
Total Revenues: $351,079
Total Expenses: $708,245
Investment Income and Dividends: $252,432

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Fidelity Charitable Fund ($75,000), University of Michigan ($50,000), Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund Detroit ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FIDELITY CHARITABLE FUND Cincinnati, OH	GENERAL OPERATING	$75,000
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, MI	SCHOLARSHIP	$50,000
OLD NEWSBOYS' GOODFELLOW FUND DETROIT Detroit, MI	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$40,000
FRANKLIN AND MARSHALL COLLEGE Lancaster, PA	SCHOLARSHIP	$25,000
THE PARADE COMPANY Detroit, MI	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$25,000
FORGOTTEN HARVEST Oak Park, MI	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$15,000
THE HENRY FORD Dearborn, MI	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$15,000
BARBARA ANN KARMANOS CANCER INSTITUTE Detroit, MI	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$10,000
CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN Detroit, MI	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$10,000
COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES Detroit, MI	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John M Chase III	Secretary/Trustee	2	$7,000
Michael J Predhomme	President/Treasurer/Trustee	2	$7,000
William J Predhomme II	Vice-President/Trustee	2	$7,000

Contact Information

Address: 14055 Stephens Road, Warren, MI 48089-5712

Telephone: 248-540-1040

EIN: 38-6081311

Tax-Exempt Status: Recognized since December 1962

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Improvement & Capacity Building • Science and STEM Education The foundation provides general operating support and scholarships to eligible organizations.

How do I apply for a grant from Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $1,000–$125,000 • Recent annual giving: $512,500 (2024) • The foundation made 41 grants in 2023, totaling approximately $482,500 **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Franklin and Marshall College: $50,000 (Scholarship) • Old Newsboys Goodfellow Fund of Detroit Michigan: $40,000 (General Operating Support) • Parade Company: $25,000 (General Operating Support)

Where does Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, with particular emphasis on Michigan-based nonprofits.

What size grants does Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation award?

In 2024, Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $513K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation's EIN?

Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6081311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.