The Marcus Foundation Inc
The foundation exists to provide financial support for research in childhood brain tumor treatment
The Marcus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Marcus Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $820,768
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Marcus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Massachusetts General Hospital ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $55K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | To support brain cancer research and families affected by such | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $820,768 | $105,445 | $57,765 | $50,000 | 1 | $35,305 |
| 2024 | $716,083 | $93,206 | $64,207 | $55,000 | 1 | $38,424 |
| 2023 | $651,738 | $72,497 | $42,148 | $35,000 | 1 | $26,624 |
| 2022 | $564,495 | $48,855 | $9,267 | — | — | $27,938 |
| 2021 | $628,396 | $116,522 | $35,777 | — | — | $22,560 |
| 2020 | $565,316 | $52,014 | $5,873 | — | — | $14,521 |
About The Marcus Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Marcus Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Hopedale, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $821K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marcus Foundation Inc is led by Mark Niziak, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Niziak
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Niziak
Treasurer
Vice President & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank J Bailey
Clerk
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lawrence Wilson (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Marcus Foundation Inc
How much does The Marcus Foundation Inc give each year?
The Marcus Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $55K across 1 grant.
How large is The Marcus Foundation Inc?
The Marcus Foundation Inc reported $821K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $105K.
What is The Marcus Foundation Inc?
The Marcus Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Hopedale, MA. It holds $821K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Marcus Foundation Inc operate?
The Marcus Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Marcus Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Marcus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3101202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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