The Marc Haas Foundation Inc
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Melville, New York. In 2024, it reported 244 grants totaling $7,626,142, with listed recipients including cultural institutions, educational and research organizations, and community-serving nonprofits.
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Marc Haas Foundation Inc gave $7.6M across 244 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,626,142
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 244
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,255
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $80,919,510
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (16 of 229, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Haas Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be submitted in writing, describe the organization’s charitable purpose, and include supporting materials. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Matthew D Haines
Mailing address: C/O Hbk Cpas Consultants 48 S, Service Road, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (516) 822-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marc Haas Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Rockefeller University ($610K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 952 grants of 1,158 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 244 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marc Haas Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 229 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% 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 $5.8M (2020) to $7.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 244 grants totaling $7.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House On File, NY | Charitable | $550,000 |
| Rockefeller University On File, NY | Charitable | $510,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History On File, NY | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Society Inc On File, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations On File, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Thirteenwnet On File, NY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Central Park Conservatory On File, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan On File, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations On File, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves On File, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
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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 | $80,919,510 | $8,937,160 | $9,006,299 | $7,626,142 | 244 | $7,898,465 | $7,897,628 | $4,981,522 |
| 2023 | $80,988,649 | $7,319,860 | $8,391,696 | $6,474,353 | 244 | $6,751,060 | $5,845,942 | $4,762,971 |
| 2022 | $82,060,485 | $12,247,630 | $8,848,677 | $6,621,500 | 235 | $6,877,364 | $11,031,969 | $5,081,273 |
| 2021 | $78,661,532 | $16,612,392 | $8,009,091 | $6,491,000 | 226 | $6,756,210 | $15,365,212 | $5,147,385 |
| 2020 | $70,058,231 | $4,523,933 | $7,468,678 | $5,836,080 | 209 | — | $3,432,440 | $5,327,970 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marc Haas Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.0M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House says it serves people who live, work, or go to school on Manhattan’s East Side and seeks to improve quality of life in the community. The American Museum of Natural History describes its mission as advancing knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through research and education. Carnegie Hall Society Inc. and other arts and cultural organizations also appear among the foundation’s listed recipients.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 244 grants totaling $7,626,142. Grants ranged from $642 to $550,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Among its largest reported grants were $550,000 to Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, $510,000 to Rockefeller University, $400,000 to the American Museum of Natural History, and $200,000 each to Carnegie Hall Society Inc. and the Council on Foreign Relations. Other listed grants included $150,000 to THIRTEENWNET and $100,000 each to Central Park Conservatory, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Facing History and Ourselves, Paley Center for Media, and The Clinton Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew D. Haines as president, Stanley S. Shuman as chairman and treasurer, Francine Kane as secretary, and Michael A. Shuman as a director, effective September 28, 2023.
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc is led by Matthew D. Haines, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew D. Haines
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Stanley S. Shuman
Chairman & Treasurer
Chairman & Secretary → Chairman & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Michael A. Shumaneffective
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francine Kane
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sydney R. Shuman (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Deceased 9/27/2023
- Former: Judy E. Tenney (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Deceased 122822
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 $200K, to Matthew D Haines (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Marc Haas Foundation Inc
How much does The Marc Haas Foundation Inc give each year?
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc gave $7.6M across 244 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.5M across 244 grants.
What is The Marc Haas Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $31,255, across 244 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marc Haas Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Marc Haas Foundation Inc give grants?
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were On File, NY (243 grants).
Does The Marc Haas Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 244 grants with a stated purpose on The Marc Haas Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (244 grants).
Who are The Marc Haas Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Rockefeller University ($610,000 across 2 grants), Lenox Hill Neighborhood House ($550,000) and American Museum of Natural History ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marc Haas Foundation Inc?
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc reported $80.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marc Haas Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House says it serves people who live, work, or go to school on Manhattan’s East Side and seeks to improve quality of life in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marc Haas Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Haas Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Marc Haas Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3073137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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