The Marlis Foundation Inc
The Marlis Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $571K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $49K.
The Marlis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Marlis Foundation Inc gave $49K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,000
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,333
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $571,324
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Marlis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boca Raton Regional Hospital ($25K). Together the top 3 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Marlis Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $53K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | Operations | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies Washington, DC | Operations | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Operations | $9,000 |
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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 | $571,324 | $9,854 | $72,620 | $49,000 | 3 | $55,034 | — | $53,562 |
| 2024 | $634,090 | $39,428 | $62,196 | $47,500 | 3 | $49,337 | $26,607 | $48,702 |
| 2023 | $656,858 | $6,295 | $59,702 | $47,500 | 3 | $48,925 | $2,699 | $41,463 |
| 2022 | $710,265 | $15,217 | $67,891 | $52,500 | 5 | $52,700 | $5,207 | $41,687 |
| 2021 | $762,939 | $354,040 | $44,262 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,375 | $372,751 | $32,480 |
| 2020 | $453,161 | $287,236 | $14,556 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $4,165 | $18,792 |
| 2019 | $180,481 | $9,984 | $19,665 | $15,000 | 2 | — | $5,776 | $16,207 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marlis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Marlis Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Abrams
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Abrams
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Abrams
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Marlis Foundation Inc
How much does The Marlis Foundation Inc give each year?
The Marlis Foundation Inc gave $49K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 3 grants.
What is The Marlis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Marlis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Marlis Foundation Inc give grants?
The Marlis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (31%) and New York (18%).
Does The Marlis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Marlis Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
How large is The Marlis Foundation Inc?
The Marlis Foundation Inc reported $571K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Marlis Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Marlis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2283527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work The Marlis Foundation Inc 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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