The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc
The Billi Marcus Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2000, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors including education, human services, and medical research.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.9M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
-12.5% YoY
Grant Count
207
-28.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+21.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement on available platforms. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports:
- Medical research and healthcare
- Jewish causes and Israel-related initiatives
- Education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation has made 279 grants totaling $1.8 million to 279 unique organizations across its history.
Average Grant
amount: $50–$277,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Georgia
- Florida
- New York
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 31 states, with 48% of all grants supporting organizations in Florida, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $33.8 million
- Total Revenue: $2.02 million
- Total Expenses: $2.62 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $35.9 million
- Annual Income: $4.2 million
The foundation's assets have grown from $8.1 million in 2011 to $35.9 million in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,884,132 | $33,803,370 | $32,376,869 |
| Revenue | $2,875,703 | $2,016,084 | $829,167 |
| Expenses | $2,344,188 | $2,622,419 | $1,822,705 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,263,599 | $2,585,269 | $1,769,965 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,071,294 | $2,166,768 | $826,833 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,708,985 | $1,518,282 | $1,568,614 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Billi Marcus - Trustee
- Frederick S Slagle - Principal Officer and Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLI MARCUS | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| FREDERICK S SLAGLE | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CAROLYN PALLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In November 2024, Bernie and Billi Marcus committed a $32 million grant to Boca Raton Regional Hospital for the Marcus Neuroscience Institute, representing a record-breaking grant from the foundation.
Bernie and Billi Marcus Commit a $32 Million Grant to Boca Raton RegionalSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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