The George and Judy Marcus Family
The George and Judy Marcus Family is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. In 2024, it reported 71 grants totaling $5,213,590 to charitable organizations.
The George and Judy Marcus Family at a glance
In short: The George and Judy Marcus Family gave $5.2M across 71 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in California. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,213,590
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- +14.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,431
- -45.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $68,945,908
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (15 of 71, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (86% 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 The George and Judy Marcus Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 777 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: (650) 842-2210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George and Judy Marcus Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bay Area Cancer Connections ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
414 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 352 grants of 414 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 86% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were New York, 5%; Massachusetts, 3%; Washington, DC, 2%; and New Jersey, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The George and Judy Marcus Family open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 71 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $91K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 166% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.2M (2024) to $15.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 71 grants totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Cancer Connections San Mateo, CA | General Fund | $2,000,000 |
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | Charity | $2,000,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America New York, NY | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Crossroad Institute Brookline, MA | Charity | $150,000 |
| American School of Classical Studies at Athens Princeton, NJ | Charity | $75,000 |
| Cofam San Francisco, CA | General Fund | $60,750 |
| AHEPA Charitable Fund Washington, DC | Charity | $50,000 |
| Hoover Institution Stanford, CA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Kafenia Peace Collective Palo Alto, CA | General Fund | $30,000 |
| National Hellenic Society Annandale, VA | General Fund | $30,000 |
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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 | $68,945,908 | $4,816,315 | $5,249,029 | $5,213,590 | 71 | $5,213,590 | $1,316,315 | $3,132,775 |
| 2023 | $69,193,290 | $8,579,020 | $8,373,900 | $8,340,740 | 62 | $8,340,740 | $1,179,020 | $2,584,775 |
| 2022 | $59,046,280 | $14,591,965 | $15,243,331 | $15,205,816 | 80 | $15,205,816 | $1,591,965 | $2,878,633 |
| 2021 | $75,726,065 | $20,473,140 | $6,532,286 | $6,511,721 | 114 | $6,511,721 | $111,041 | $2,388,888 |
| 2020 | $46,655,337 | $270,556 | $7,620,141 | $7,582,266 | 87 | — | $270,556 | $2,240,504 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George and Judy Marcus Family reported a distributable amount of $3.1M 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 in the available information. Its grants include organizations whose missions span several areas. Bay Area Cancer Connections says its mission is to support people affected by breast or ovarian cancer with personalized services. Crossroad Institute says it develops instructional programs for youth and young adults focused on faith, vocation, and leadership within the Orthodox Christian Church. Humane Society Silicon Valley says it works to save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people.
Other recipients describe missions that include promoting Hellenic culture and education (Elios Charitable Foundation), improving the quality of life for California youth who have experienced foster care or homelessness (John Burton Advocates for Youth), bringing people together across faiths to build understanding and serve the community (San Francisco Interfaith Council), and providing customized services for Somali refugee and other immigrant communities in northeast Wisconsin (Community Services Agency). The National Hellenic Museum describes educational programs that use its exhibitions to encourage learning about Greek history and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $5,213,590. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,000,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $2,000,000 each to Bay Area Cancer Connections and UCSF Foundation, $200,000 to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and $150,000 to Crossroad Institute. Other listed grants included $75,000 to the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, $60,750 to COFAM, and $50,000 to AHEPA Charitable Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George M. Marcus and Judith A. Marcus as trustees.
The George and Judy Marcus Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George M. Marcus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith A. Marcus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The George and Judy Marcus Family
How much does The George and Judy Marcus Family give each year?
The George and Judy Marcus Family gave $5.2M across 71 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.3M across 62 grants.
What is The George and Judy Marcus Family's typical grant size?
The George and Judy Marcus Family's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $73,431, across 71 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The George and Judy Marcus Family that year got $6K on average.
Where does The George and Judy Marcus Family give grants?
The George and Judy Marcus Family gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (14 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Palo Alto, CA (6 grants) and San Jose, CA (5 grants).
Does The George and Judy Marcus Family give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of The George and Judy Marcus Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (20 grants).
Who are The George and Judy Marcus Family's largest grantees?
The George and Judy Marcus Family's largest 2024 grantees include Bay Area Cancer Connections ($2,000,000), UCSF Foundation ($2,000,000) and Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The George and Judy Marcus Family?
The George and Judy Marcus Family reported $68.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The George and Judy Marcus Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants include organizations whose missions span several areas. Bay Area Cancer Connections says its mission is to support people affected by breast or ovarian cancer with personalized services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George and Judy Marcus Family?
The foundation 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 The George and Judy Marcus Family's EIN?
The George and Judy Marcus Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4647256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The George and Judy Marcus Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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