The Matthew Marks Charitable Trust
The Matthew Marks Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation based in New York, NY. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since July 2014. The trust operates as a private foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple states and subject areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$244K
-27.7% YoY
Grant Count
33
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-3.6% YoY
Grantmaking
The trust maintains assets of approximately $2.8 million and distributes grants annually. Recent financial data shows:
Grant Range
approximately $9,100–$32,000
Average Grant
approximately $9,100–$32,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Matthew Marks Charitable Trust funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- Primary states: New York, California, Vermont
- Additional states: Colorado, Texas, Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts
- Cities funded: New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Cold Spring, and Carmel Hamlet, among others
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most recent financial snapshot (2023):
- Total assets: $2,843,230–$2,865,810
- Total expenses: $356,368
- Total revenue: $194,290
- Total liabilities: $0
The foundation's financial position has remained relatively stable, with assets growing modestly year over year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,865,810 | $2,843,230 | $3,058,423 |
| Revenue | $306,507 | $194,290 | $1,241,645 |
| Expenses | $246,897 | $356,368 | $381,223 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $246,897 | $337,368 | $380,223 |
| Net Investment Income | $303,235 | $69,124 | $1,241,322 |
| Distributable Amount | $306,501 | $255,988 | $252,595 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by three trustees, all of whom serve without compensation:
- Matthew Marks – Trustee
- Jack Bankowsky – Trustee
- Richard Bankowsky – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW MARKS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JACK BANKOWSKY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| RICHARD BANKOWSKY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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