The Margolies Family Foundation Inc
The Margolies Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported giving 11 grants totaling $361,000 in filing year 2024. Its reported grants supported education and scholarships, social progress, and food and disaster relief.
The Margolies Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Margolies Family Foundation Inc gave $361K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), top state Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $361,000
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,818
- -50.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,543,778
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Margolies Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Margolies Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hand in Hand American Friends of CNTR for Jewish-a ($150K). Together the top 9 received $361K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 47 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 42% to recipients in New Jersey. Pennsylvania received 10%, North Carolina 3%, and Washington, DC 3%. These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Margolies Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2021) to $398K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hand in Hand American Friends of CNTR for Jewish-a Portland, OR | preschool programs & general purposes | $150,000 |
| Union County College Foundation Inc Cranford, NJ | scholarship fund for transfer students | $100,000 |
| Link Education Partners Inc Newark, NJ | High School Scholarship fund and general funds for education | $30,000 |
| New Israel Fund Philadelphia, PA | social progress fund | $25,000 |
| More Than Bootstraps Westfield, NJ | College Mentoring Program | $20,000 |
| New Israel Fund Philadelphia, PA | Shatil fund | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | World Kitchen Support fund | $10,000 |
| BABY2BABY Los Angeles, CA | Hurricane food/supply relief | $5,000 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | Hurricane food/supply relief | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Mills River, NC | Hurricane food/supply relief | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,543,778 | $630,591 | $422,484 | $361,000 | 11 | $376,828 | $584,522 | $446,926 |
| 2023 | $8,023,174 | $487,267 | $458,489 | $397,500 | 6 | $409,364 | $332,749 | $392,656 |
| 2022 | $7,541,802 | $735,080 | $360,491 | $313,000 | 11 | $323,193 | $625,566 | $368,779 |
| 2021 | $6,869,936 | $641,426 | $289,646 | $225,050 | 10 | $260,984 | $638,066 | $321,893 |
| 2020 | $6,123,898 | $911,561 | $283,604 | $276,350 | 9 | — | $909,045 | $264,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Margolies Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $447K 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 grants included support for preschool programs, scholarships and college mentoring, social progress, and relief efforts. The grantee organizations describe their own work in varied terms: Union County College Foundation focuses particularly on scholarships and other assistance for qualifying students; Link Education Partners raises resources for high-quality education for underserved youth; and More Than Bootstraps builds a community of first-generation, low-income students working to access and succeed in higher education. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Baby2Baby provides children in need with basic necessities, while Beloved Asheville and MANNA Food Bank describe work addressing community needs and hunger, respectively.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $361,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $150,000 to Hand in Hand American Friends of Cntr for Jewish-A for preschool programs and general purposes; $100,000 to Union County College Foundation for a transfer-student scholarship fund; $30,000 to Link Education Partners for a high school scholarship fund and general education funds; $25,000 to New Israel Fund for its social progress fund; and $20,000 to More Than Bootstraps for its College Mentoring Program. The foundation also gave $10,000 to World Central Kitchen, and $5,000 each to Baby2Baby, Beloved Asheville, and MANNA Food Bank for hurricane food and supply relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Jessica Margolies (director and secretary), Patricia Margolies (director and vice president), Robert Margolies (director and treasurer), Ross Margolies (president and director), Sarah Margolies (director), and David Untracht (director).
The Margolies Family Foundation Inc is led by Ross Margolies, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ross Margolies
President & Director
President & Treasurer → President, 2021
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Margolies
Director & Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Margolies
Director & Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Untracht
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Margolies
Director & Treasurer
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Margolies
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
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 Margolies Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Margolies Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Margolies Family Foundation Inc gave $361K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $398K across 6 grants.
What is The Margolies Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Margolies Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $32,818, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Margolies Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Margolies Family Foundation Inc's top state is Oregon, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (42%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The Margolies Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of The Margolies Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane food/supply relief" (3 grants).
Who are The Margolies Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Margolies Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hand in Hand American Friends of CNTR for Jewish-a ($150,000), Union County College Foundation Inc ($100,000) and New Israel Fund ($36,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Margolies Family Foundation Inc?
The Margolies Family Foundation Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $377K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $447K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Margolies Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for preschool programs, scholarships and college mentoring, social progress, and relief efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Margolies Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Margolies Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Margolies Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1637982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Margolies Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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