The Margules Foundation Inc
The Margules Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lawrence, New York. It makes charitable grants to organizations, with 2025 grants concentrated among recipients in New York and New Jersey.
The Margules Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Margules Foundation Inc gave $618K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $618,166
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,895
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $965,847
- +262.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Margules Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21 Manor Lane, Lawrence, NY 11559
Phone: (516) 902-0936
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Margules Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Donors Fund ($250K). Together the top 10 received $439K.
Grant Size Distribution
338 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 329 grants of 338 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 44% to recipients in New Jersey. Ohio, Maryland, and Colorado each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Margules Foundation Inc gives
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $255K (2021) to $618K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $618K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Various Charities Lawrence, NY | Charitable | $93,046 |
| Davis Memorial Fund Lawrence, NY | Charitable | $85,200 |
| Hatzalah of Rockaway Nassau Far Rockaway, NY | Charitable | $28,000 |
| Tiferes Yaakov Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Bnos Bais Yaakov of Far Rockaway Far Rockaway, NY | Charitable | $10,500 |
| The White Shul Far Rockaway, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Shor Yashuv Lawrence, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Chevra Gemach Cedarhurst, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yeshivat Shavei Chevron Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $965,847 | $1,322,370 | $623,346 | $618,166 | 27 | $618,166 | $1,322,190 | $50,038 |
| 2024 | $266,823 | $962,903 | $486,851 | $479,101 | 27 | $481,101 | $462,348 | $44,000 |
| 2023 | $815,214 | $671,725 | $288,056 | $285,161 | 132 | $285,161 | $187,975 | $25,537 |
| 2022 | $431,545 | $395,962 | $299,495 | $296,127 | 151 | $296,127 | $250,434 | $22,670 |
| 2021 | $335,078 | $37,547 | $257,637 | $254,642 | 1 | — | $225,463 | $26,339 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Margules Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — 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 grants include support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Davis Memorial Fund says it provides financial assistance to needy families and disadvantaged children. Lapid Yeshiva says it serves students with language-based learning disabilities through Judaic and general studies. Bnos Bais Yaakov of Far Rockaway says it maintains a school for Hebrew religious and secular education. One Israel Fund says it raises funds for humanitarian, healthcare, security, social welfare, recreational, religious, and educational needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $618,166. Grant amounts ranged from $3,100 to $250,000, with a median of $7,000. The largest grants included $250,000 to Donors Fund, $93,046 to Various Charities, and $85,200 to Davis Memorial Fund. Other grants included $28,000 to Hatzalah of Rockaway Nassau and $18,000 to Tiferes Yaakov.
In 2024, the foundation gave $90,360 to Davis Memorial Fund, $25,000 to Lapid Yeshiva, $10,000 to Bnos Bais Yaakov of Far Rockaway, and $2,000 to One Israel Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gail Margules is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
The Margules Foundation Inc is led by Gail Margules, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gail Margules
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Margules Foundation Inc
How much does The Margules Foundation Inc give each year?
The Margules Foundation Inc gave $618K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $479K across 27 grants.
What is The Margules Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Margules Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $22,895, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Margules Foundation Inc give grants?
The Margules Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants), Lawrence, NY (4 grants), Far Rockaway, NY (4 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Margules Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The Margules Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).
Who are The Margules Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Margules Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Donors Fund ($250,000), Davis Memorial Fund ($85,200) and Hatzalah of Rockaway Nassau ($28,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Margules Foundation Inc?
The Margules Foundation Inc reported $966K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $618K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Margules Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Davis Memorial Fund says it provides financial assistance to needy families and disadvantaged children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Margules Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Margules Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Margules Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3129095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Margules 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Margules Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-margules-foundation-inc-morg_329d6e0dfaa04d638da964370bb2b225
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