The Howard and Nancy Marks Foundation
The Howard and Nancy Marks Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in New York, NY. Established in 2022, it is a grantmaking foundation that distributes funds to charitable organizations across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.0M
-43.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.4M
-3.8% YoY
Grant Count
40
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$236K
-27.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its funding activities. However, its grantmaking encompasses Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 11 grants in 2024, with total giving of $9,439,680. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
s range from $5,000 to $4,860,000, with an average grant amount in the mid-range. The foundation appears open to new applicants.
Average Grant
amount in the mid-range. The foundation appears open to new applicants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. cities and states, including New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., California, Georgia, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $11,016,859
- Total Revenue: $1,073,985
- Total Expenses: $9,498,205
- Number of Employees: 0
As of December 2023:
- Total grants, contributions received: $13,527,000
- Investment income and dividends: $378,689
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,016,859 | $19,441,079 | $15,060,793 |
| Revenue | $1,073,985 | $14,213,538 | $10,415,731 |
| Expenses | $9,498,205 | $9,833,252 | $350,750 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,445,168 | $9,819,225 | $350,750 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,030,412 | $674,189 | $115,477 |
| Distributable Amount | $889,120 | $582,830 | $445,811 |
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
81 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
Howard Marks serves as a trustee of the foundation, contributing five hours of service without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWARD MARKS | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 408 West 14th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10014-1042
EIN: 87-3980068
Subject 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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