The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation
The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation is a private foundation based in Nicasio, California. In 2024, it made 35 grants totaling $74,675 to charitable organizations, with recipients in California and several other states.
The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation gave $75K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,675
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,134
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,075
- Total assets
- $2,023,998
- +4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (8 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (62% 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 Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Raymond Shone. No formal applications are needed. Awards are restricted to Jewish causes and medical research.
- Contact
Application contact: Raymond Shone
Mailing address: PO Box 605, Nicasio, CA 94946
Phone: (415) 662-2016
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was By the Bay Health ($11K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 191 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 62% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in New York (20%), Pennsylvania (7%), Oklahoma (3%), and Virginia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 35 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $450 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 110% 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 $48K (2020) to $77K (2023). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| By the Bay Health Larkspur, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $10,500 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $10,000 |
| Marin Athletic Foundation San Rafael, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $8,000 |
| Halleck Creek Ranch Nicasio, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $4,500 |
| Buckelew Programs San Rafael, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $4,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the BLI Warrington, PA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross San Francisco, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $2,600 |
| Partners' Asia Burmese Migrant Educ Oakland, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $2,500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Purpose of Organization | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,023,998 | $204,814 | $113,626 | $74,675 | 35 | $74,675 | $171,747 | — |
| 2023 | $1,932,810 | $416,753 | $108,633 | $77,260 | 41 | $77,260 | $347,366 | — |
| 2022 | $1,624,690 | $96,574 | $87,340 | $64,880 | 37 | $64,880 | $34,603 | $59,112 |
| 2021 | $1,615,456 | $168,003 | $262,536 | $75,600 | 44 | $75,600 | — | $78,800 |
| 2020 | $1,709,989 | $-40,981 | $52,710 | $48,300 | 34 | — | $7,129 | $78,455 |
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 organizations working in areas such as health care, behavioral health, athletics, education, and Jewish human rights. For example, By the Bay Health describes its mission as providing compassionate support and care at home, while Buckelew Programs says it provides behavioral health and support services to promote recovery, resilience, and hope. Marin Athletic Foundation says it works to enhance high school sports programs and award scholarships to student athletes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $74,675. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,500, with a median of $1,075. The largest grants went to By the Bay Health ($10,500), Colel Chabad ($10,000), and Marin Athletic Foundation ($8,000). Other notable recipients included Halleck Creek Ranch ($4,500), Buckelew Programs ($4,000), and Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind ($4,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Raymond H. Shone Jr. is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation is led by Raymond H. Shone Jr., President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond H. Shone Jr.
President
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 Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation
How much does The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation give each year?
The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation gave $75K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $77K across 41 grants.
What is The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,075, and its average grant was $2,134, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation give grants?
The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nicasio, CA (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (5 grants), San Rafael, CA (2 grants) and Larkspur, CA (2 grants).
Who are The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include By the Bay Health ($10,500), Colel Chabad ($10,000) and Marin Athletic Foundation ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation?
The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $205K.
What does The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as health care, behavioral health, athletics, education, and Jewish human rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation?
Contact Raymond Shone. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation's EIN?
The Marianne & Albert Figen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3341194. 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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