The Marc David Foundation
The Marc David Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it made 15 grants totaling $1,097,052, mostly to organizations in Pennsylvania.
The Marc David Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marc David Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,097,052
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,137
- +29.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $10,104,402
- +123.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% 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 Marc David Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Written applications should include the organization’s name, address, and purpose. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Application Should Be Mailed To The
Mailing address: PO Box 27039, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: (877) 829-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marc David Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community College of Philadelphia ($406K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 93 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 4% to recipients in New York; the filing reports 0% for Florida. Listed Pennsylvania recipients include organizations in Philadelphia and nearby communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marc David Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $96K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 416% 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 $212K (2022) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Function | $405,907 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Function | $294,909 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Function | $103,436 |
| Mazzoni Center Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Function | $75,000 |
| ACLU Foundation Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Function | $50,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Function | $50,000 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | Charitable Function | $40,000 |
| Trust for Public Land Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Function | $30,000 |
| Feast of Justice Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Function | $25,000 |
| Penn State Abington Abington, PA | Charitable Function | $6,000 |
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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 | $10,104,402 | $6,434,647 | $1,109,453 | $1,097,052 | 15 | $1,097,052 | $202,714 | $263,941 |
| 2023 | $4,515,503 | $750,792 | $1,315,022 | $1,294,692 | 23 | $1,294,692 | $43,169 | $217,321 |
| 2022 | $4,969,387 | $507,884 | $239,405 | $211,575 | 19 | $211,575 | $80,361 | $252,567 |
| 2021 | $4,697,671 | $1,150,298 | $1,039,531 | $1,021,880 | 13 | $1,021,880 | $177,545 | $250,695 |
| 2020 | $4,427,568 | $871,644 | $988,458 | $968,585 | 23 | — | $348,478 | $218,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marc David Foundation reported a distributable amount of $264K 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. Its 2024 grantees include educational institutions and community organizations. For example, the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation says it supports the college’s mission by providing external resources, and Abington Friends School describes its work as providing Quaker-based education from age 3 through 12th grade.
Other grantees describe work in health and human rights: Mazzoni Center says it provides comprehensive health and wellness services in an LGBTQ-focused environment, while American Jewish World Service says it works to realize human rights and end poverty in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Feast of Justice describes its work as alleviating hunger, enhancing literacy, and providing life skills and counseling to people in need in Northeast Philadelphia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,097,052. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $405,907, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest grants were $405,907 to Community College of Philadelphia, $294,909 to Thomas Jefferson University, $103,436 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and $75,000 to Mazzoni Center. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to ACLU Foundation Pennsylvania and Drexel University, $40,000 to American Jewish World Service, and $25,000 to Feast of Justice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marc H. Berman and David I. Berman as managing trustees.
The Marc David Foundation is led by David I. Berman, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David I. Berman
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marc H. Berman
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Marc David Foundation
How much does The Marc David Foundation give each year?
The Marc David Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 23 grants.
What is The Marc David Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marc David Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $73,137, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marc David Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Marc David Foundation give grants?
The Marc David Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (8 grants) and Abington, PA (2 grants).
Does The Marc David Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Marc David Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Function" (15 grants).
Who are The Marc David Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marc David Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community College of Philadelphia ($405,907), Thomas Jefferson University ($294,909) and Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia ($103,436), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marc David Foundation?
The Marc David Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $264K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marc David Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include educational institutions and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marc David Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marc David Foundation's EIN?
The Marc David Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6627678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marc David Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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Grantable. (2026). The Marc David Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-marc-david-foundation-morg_e1c8353418264346825327faa110db6e
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