The Markus Foundation
The Markus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brookline Village, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $801K. Net investment income was $259K.
The Markus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Markus Foundation gave $801K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $401K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $801,124
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $400,562
- Median grant
- $400,562
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Markus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($800K). Together the top 2 received $801K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $801K (2021) to $1.0M (2019). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $801K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $800,000 |
| Markus Gift Fund Co Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $1,124 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $265,271 | $813,040 | $801,124 | 2 | $259,297 | $7,407 |
| 2020 | $547,769 | $24,240 | $18,084 | — | — | $11,121 | $34,094 |
| 2019 | $541,613 | $143,659 | $1,025,624 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $118,560 | $46,195 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Markus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Markus Foundation's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
A. Silvana Giner Co Choate
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Anne Lewin-Arundale Co Choate
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Douglas Ederle Co Choate
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Susan Silberberg Co Choate
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Markus Foundation
How much does The Markus Foundation give each year?
The Markus Foundation gave $801K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Markus Foundation operate?
The Markus Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Ohio.
How much is The Markus Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Markus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Markus Foundation's EIN?
The Markus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6240722. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work The Markus Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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