The Marmor Foundation
The Marmor Foundation is a private foundation based in Berkeley, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations and stated that it lends notable works of art to other charitable organizations for public display.
The Marmor Foundation at a glance
In short: The Marmor Foundation gave $1.3M across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in California. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,259,718
- +209.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,630
- +174.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $13,297,161
- +4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (88% 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 Marmor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 127 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (510) 841-4123
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marmor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cantor Center for Visual Arts ($674K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 185 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (88%), the District of Columbia (9%), Washington (2%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Marmor Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 31 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 370% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 206% 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 $233K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cantor Center for Visual Arts Stanford, CA | Support for Marmor Collection | $653,550 |
| Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra San Francisco, CA | Marmor Peninsula Concert Series | $166,668 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Arts Event Endowed Fund | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Voter Engagement Fund | $25,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Campus Democracy Fund | $25,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation Washington, DC | American Independent Radio | $25,000 |
| Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | GOTV Work | $25,000 |
| San Francisco General Hospital Fdn San Francisco, CA | Pediatric Asthma Clinic and Children's Health Center | $20,000 |
| MomsRising Together MomsRising Bellevue, WA | GOTV Work | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am Washington, DC | National Programs | $12,000 |
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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 | $13,297,161 | $544,930 | $1,369,392 | $1,259,718 | 44 | $1,297,987 | $480,182 | $629,840 |
| 2023 | $12,711,258 | $610,242 | $507,192 | $406,500 | 39 | $451,196 | $550,896 | $559,640 |
| 2022 | $11,660,530 | $352,605 | $735,559 | $623,500 | 37 | $667,670 | $305,400 | $558,426 |
| 2021 | $13,754,055 | $583,857 | $372,266 | $268,250 | 32 | $306,523 | $470,654 | $602,933 |
| 2020 | $12,797,347 | $7,971 | $334,078 | $233,000 | 33 | — | $102,023 | $537,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marmor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $630K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing describes the foundation’s direct charitable activity as lending notable works of art for public display. Its 2024 grants included support for visual arts, orchestral music, voter engagement, journalism, and health organizations.
Grantee descriptions provide examples of the kinds of organizations it supports. Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra says its mission is to acquire and maintain instruments for its orchestral performances. The American Independent Foundation describes its mission as fostering strong, independent journalism to increase public awareness of progressive issues. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte says it provides health care and education and works to expand rights and access.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $1,259,718. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $653,550, with a median of $6,500.
The largest reported grants included $653,550 to Cantor Center for Visual Arts for support of the Marmor Collection; $166,668 to Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra for its Marmor Peninsula Concert Series; and $100,000 to Stanford University for its Arts Event Endowed Fund. Other grants included $25,000 each to New Venture Fund for the Voter Engagement Fund and Campus Democracy Fund, The American Independent Foundation for American Independent Radio, and Voter Participation Center for GOTV work. The foundation also gave $20,000 to San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for its Pediatric Asthma Clinic and Children’s Health Center, and $20,000 to MomsRising Together MomsRising for GOTV work.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael F Marmor as president and director; Jane B Marmor as secretary and director; David J Marmor and Andrea Marmor as directors; and Jeanne LeMieur as CFO.
The Marmor Foundation is led by Michael F Marmor, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael F Marmor
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Marmor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J Marmor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane B Marmor
Sect'y & Director
Secretary & Director → Sect'y & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne LeMieur
CFO
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dion Griffin (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Elisabeth Wagstaffe (2020) — Assistant Secretary
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 Marmor Foundation
How much does The Marmor Foundation give each year?
The Marmor Foundation gave $1.3M across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $407K across 39 grants.
What is The Marmor Foundation's typical grant size?
The Marmor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $28,630, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marmor Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does The Marmor Foundation give grants?
The Marmor Foundation gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stanford, CA (10 grants), San Francisco, CA (10 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Santa Monica, CA (3 grants).
Does The Marmor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of The Marmor Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (4 grants).
Who are The Marmor Foundation's largest grantees?
The Marmor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cantor Center for Visual Arts ($673,550 across 3 grants), Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra ($176,668 across 2 grants) and Stanford University ($122,500 across 6 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marmor Foundation?
The Marmor Foundation reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $630K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marmor Foundation fund?
The filing describes the foundation’s direct charitable activity as lending notable works of art for public display. Its 2024 grants included support for visual arts, orchestral music, voter engagement, journalism, and health organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marmor Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Marmor Foundation's EIN?
The Marmor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7005963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marmor Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Marmor Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-marmor-foundation-morg_a116d5134ef24e1f9fd952ad6592abd0
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