The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation
The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $963K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $33K.
The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation gave $151K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,000
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,571
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $962,936
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aspen Art Museum ($50K). Together the top 7 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 23 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1788% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 344% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $176K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Kennedy Center Washington, DC | General Support | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federaton of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Zoo West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $9,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $962,936 | $674,431 | $171,548 | $151,000 | 7 | $152,092 | $33,379 | $44,154 |
| 2024 | $949,008 | $237,423 | $170,808 | $158,800 | 8 | $161,052 | $656,503 | $41,800 |
| 2023 | $711,661 | $659,817 | $191,161 | $175,750 | 6 | $183,446 | $11,520 | $25,271 |
| 2022 | $243,005 | $251,005 | $8,000 | $8,000 | 2 | $8,000 | $223,473 | $836 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey A. Marcus
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicola Marcus
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation
How much does The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation give each year?
The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation gave $151K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $159K across 8 grants.
What is The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation give grants?
The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation's top state is Florida, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (33%) and District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aspen Art Museum ($50,000), The Kennedy Center ($30,000) and Jewish Federaton of Palm Beach ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation?
The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation reported $963K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation's EIN?
The Jeff and Nicola Marcus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6717628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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