The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation
The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made 41 grants totaling $64,010 to charitable organizations.
The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation gave $64K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,010
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,561
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $897,252
- +13.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Brendan Stone 7 W 81St St 5B, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 661-2720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation of NY-General Purpose ($12K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 228 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 6% to recipients in Washington, DC, 6% to Connecticut, and 1% to Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 41 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% 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 $64K (2024) to $90K (2021). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of NY-General Purpose New York, NY | Support Charitiable Activities | $12,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women-NTNL New York, NY | Support Charitiable Activities | $5,500 |
| National Council of Jewish Women-NY Sec New York, NY | Support Charitiable Activities | $4,500 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | Support Charitiable Activities | $4,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | Support Charitiable Activities | $3,000 |
| Film Society of Lincoln Center New York, NY | Support Charitiable Activities | $3,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists New York, NY | Support Charitiable Activities | $2,500 |
| Film Forum Inc New York, NY | Support Charitiable Activities | $2,500 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage New York, NY | Support Charitiable Activities | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Support Charitable Activities | $2,000 |
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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 | $897,252 | $202,239 | $93,403 | $64,010 | 41 | $64,010 | $179,894 | $51,446 |
| 2023 | $788,416 | $-3,647 | $99,092 | $68,010 | 43 | $68,010 | — | $48,048 |
| 2022 | $891,155 | $75,493 | $103,855 | $75,510 | 49 | $75,510 | $52,148 | $51,117 |
| 2021 | $919,517 | $157,473 | $107,188 | $89,510 | 54 | $89,510 | $139,795 | $55,579 |
| 2020 | $869,232 | $107,910 | $108,731 | $88,350 | 41 | — | $91,279 | $48,184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence describes its work as addressing gun violence; the American Civil Liberties Union says it works to maintain and advance civil liberties; and the Committee to Protect Journalists says it promotes press freedom and journalists’ safety. Other grantees included Film Forum, which presents independent and repertory films; the Museum of Jewish Heritage, which describes itself as a living memorial to the Holocaust; and Queer Art, which supports LGBTQ+ art and artists.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $64,010. Grants ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $12,000 to UJA Federation of NY-General Purpose, $5,500 to the National Council of Jewish Women-NTNL, $4,500 to the National Council of Jewish Women-NY SEC, and $4,000 to the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. The foundation also gave $3,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union and Film Society of Lincoln Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Geraldine Soba, Stephen Soba, and Brendan Stone as trustees.
The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Geraldine Soba
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Stephen Soba
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Brendan Stone
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $6K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel Soba (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Brendan Stone (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation
How much does The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation give each year?
The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation gave $64K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 43 grants.
What is The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,561, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation give grants?
The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (6%) and Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (29 grants), West Cornwall, CT (3 grants) and Cornwall, CT (3 grants).
Does The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charitiable Activities" (38 grants) and "Support Charitable Activities" (3 grants).
Who are The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation of NY-General Purpose ($12,000), National Council of Jewish Women-NTNL ($5,500) and National Council of Jewish Women-NY Sec ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation?
The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation reported $897K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation's EIN?
The Grace R and Alan D Marcus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6928240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Grace R and Alan D Marcus 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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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