The Marks Family Foundation
The Marks Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $376K.
The Marks Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marks Family Foundation gave $190K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,000
- -36.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,750
- -92.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $4,917,734
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Marks Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Youth Clubs ($100K). Together the top 8 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Marks Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 73% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2024) to $300K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Youth Clubs Orlando, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
| Saint Stephen's Episcopal School Bradenton, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $20,000 |
| Bakas Equestrian Center Tampa, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $15,000 |
| Bibles for the World Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Tampa, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Church Land O Lakes, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,917,734 | $445,106 | $264,271 | $190,000 | 8 | $192,800 | $375,922 | $265,709 |
| 2023 | $4,746,873 | $57,661 | $342,826 | $300,000 | 1 | $302,350 | $149,934 | $236,491 |
| 2021 | $5,000,004 | $5,000,004 | — | — | — | — | $4 | $6,747 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marks Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $266K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marks Family Foundation is led by Curtis Marks, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curtis Marks
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Marks Family Foundation
How much does The Marks Family Foundation give each year?
The Marks Family Foundation gave $190K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
What is The Marks Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marks Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $23,750, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marks Family Foundation give grants?
The Marks Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (8%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does The Marks Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Marks Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marks Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marks Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Youth Clubs ($100,000), Saint Stephen's Episcopal School ($20,000) and Bakas Equestrian Center ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marks Family Foundation?
The Marks Family Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $266K (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 is The Marks Family Foundation?
The Marks Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Tampa, FL. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Marks Family Foundation's EIN?
The Marks Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4108504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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