The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Boca Raton, FL EIN: 13-3919882

The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $88K.

Key facts about The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation

In short: The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation gave $88K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $88K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
13-3919882
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$87,822
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$87,822
Median grant
$87,822
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$88K

+278.1% YoY

Grant Count

1

-91.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$88K

+4437.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 174% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Boca RatonHanoverMemphisDelray BeachKing of PrussiaWest Palm BeachNew YorkHingamAtlantaGreat NeckWashingtonBoulderDenverFalls VillageHinghamJenkintownSaratoga SpringsStaten IslandSunrise

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K17 grants2021 18 grants2022 13 grants2023 11 grants2024 12 grants2025 1 grant2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $88K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $88K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

National Philanthropic Trust: $88KNational Philanthropic Trust$88K

The largest 2026 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($88K).

Grant Size Distribution

55 grants across all recorded years

54<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 55 (98%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PATo Support Philanthropic Development$87,822

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets—$89,910$111,724
Revenue$1,680$3,758$57,280
Expenses$90,582$25,572$18,669
Qualifying Distributions$89,274$23,818$17,696
Net Investment Income—$2,004$83,427
Distributable Amount$1,217$4,945$4,368

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation is led by Benjamin Marks, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Benjamin Marks

    President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judith Marks

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy Phillips

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation

How much does The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation give each year?

The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation gave $88K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $23K across 12 grants.

Where does The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation operate?

The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.

How much is The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation's EIN?

The Judith and Benjamin Marks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3919882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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