The Marks Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 16-1385716
Foundation Overview
Based in Buffalo, NY, The Marks Family Foundation has awarded 261 grants totaling $754,784 to organizations in New York, Virginia and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $35 to $25,000, with a median award of $250.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$754,784
Total Assets
$2,816,320
Median Grant (all grants)
$250
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
52
Median Grant
$250
% Median Grant Growth
+11%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%
13 of 52 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
New York
79% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in Buffalo (59%), New York (12%), Brooklyn (8%).
Funding Trajectory
-14%
Declining funding trend with 14% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (48%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Marks Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adironadack Mountain Club | $100 | Lake George, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $179 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Assembly House 150 | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Model City Builders Project | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Erie County | $7,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Mentoring Program | 2023 |
| Boston University Crew | $800 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Bronx River Alliance | $100 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Brooklyn College Academy | $200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Young Environmental Leaders Program | 2023 |
| Buffalo String Works | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Empowering Student Leaders Program | 2023 |
| Buffalo Zoo | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Burchfield-penney Art Center | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Capstone Community Capital | $500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Cepa Gallery | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Cerf | $150 | Brattleboro, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| City Harvest | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Clarina Howard Nichols Center | $200 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Dismas Of Vermont Inc | $7,700 | Hyde Park, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $250 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Doe Fund | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Wny | $6,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Food Programs | 2023 |
| Feedmore Foundation Of Wny | $20,100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Setting The Table To Fight Food Insecurity Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Friends Of William Alexander Middle School 51 | $451 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Garret Club Historic Preservation Fund | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Grassroots Garden Wny | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | School Garden Program | 2023 |
| Hallwalls Of Buffalo | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Have Justice Will Travel | $150 | Vershire, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Homespace Corporation | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Medical Support Specialist | 2023 |
| Hospice Foundation Of Wny | $100 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lamoille Community Food Share | $500 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lamoille Family Center | $150 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Lamoille County | $500 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Moma | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| National Federation For Just Communities Of Wny | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Digging Into Diversity Program | 2023 |
| New York Public Library | $50 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Nichols School | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Educational | 2023 |
| No Kid Hungry | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| North Shore Animal League | $100 | Port Washington, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Fellowship For Christians And Jews | $250 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | $5,035 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | 2024 Summer Day Camp | 2023 |
| Salvation Farms | $150 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Saturn Club Historic Preservation Foundation | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Skidmore College Annual Fund | $200 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Syracuse University Rowing Women's Head Coaches Fund | $800 | Syracuse, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Tang Museum Of Skidmore College | $200 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Lord's Place | $1,750 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Religious | 2023 |
| United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Family Stability Initiative (Year 3 Of 5) | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At Austin | $150 | Austin, TX, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Waterbury Food Shelf | $500 | Waterbury, VT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservancy | $216 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $150 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Erie County | $7,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Mentoring Program | 2022 |
| Boston University Crew | $800 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bronx River Alliance | $250 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Botanical Gardens | $250 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Buffalo Prep | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | High School Prep | 2022 |
| Buffalo Zoo | $250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cepa Gallery | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| City Harvest | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Clarina Howard Nichols Center | $200 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Doe Fund | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Wny | $7,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Summer Camp For Homeless Kids | 2022 |
| Hallwalls Of Buffalo | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hospice Foundation Of Wny | $100 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Feedmore Foundation Of Wny | $20,250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Setting The Table To Fight Food Insecurity Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| New York Public Library | $50 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Nichols School | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| North Shore Animal League | $100 | Port Washington, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | $35 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ps172 Beacon School Of Excellence | $200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | 2023 Summer Day Camp | 2022 |
| Seneca Street Cdc | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Skidmore College Annual Fund | $200 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Syracuse University Rowing Women's Head Coaches Fund | $800 | Syracuse, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Tang Museum Of Skidmore College | $200 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Family Stability Initiative (Year 2 Of 5) | 2022 |
| University Of Texas At Austin | $150 | Austin, TX, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservancy | $83 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Canopy Of Neighbors | $5,750 | Buffalo, NY, US | Subsidized Membership Program | 2022 |
| Homespace Corporation | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Educational Achievement For Foster Youth | 2022 |
| Mental Health Advocates Of Wny | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Casa Volunteer Recruiter | 2022 |
| Buffalo String Works | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Nativity Miguel Site Collaboration | 2022 |
| Westminster Economic Development Initiative | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | West Side Bazaar Expansion Project (2 Of 5) | 2022 |
| Adirondack Foundation | $200 | Lake Placid, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Capstone Community Capital | $500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Lamoille County | $400 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Waterbury Food Shelf | $400 | Waterbury, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of Night People | $200 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Foundation Of Wny | $250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Brooklyn Rail Inc | $53 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | $515 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,962 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Salvation Farms | $150 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dismas Of Vermont Inc | $200 | Hyde Park, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lamoille Family Center | $150 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Burchfield-penney Art Center | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Brooklyn College Academy | $200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $150 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Erie County | $7,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Mentoring Program | 2022 |
| Boston University Crew | $800 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bronx River Alliance | $250 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Botanical Gardens | $250 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Buffalo Prep | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | High School Prep | 2022 |
| Buffalo Zoo | $250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cepa Gallery | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| City Harvest | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Clarina Howard Nichols Center | $200 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Doe Fund | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Wny | $7,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Summer Camp For Homeless Kids | 2022 |
| Hallwalls Of Buffalo | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hospice Foundation Of Wny | $100 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Feedmore Foundation Of Wny | $20,250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Setting The Table To Fight Food Insecurity Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| New York Public Library | $50 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Nichols School | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| North Shore Animal League | $100 | Port Washington, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | $35 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ps172 Beacon School Of Excellence | $200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | 2023 Summer Day Camp | 2022 |
| Seneca Street Cdc | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Skidmore College Annual Fund | $200 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Syracuse University Rowing Women's Head Coaches Fund | $800 | Syracuse, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Tang Museum Of Skidmore College | $200 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Family Stability Initiative (Year 2 Of 5) | 2022 |
| University Of Texas At Austin | $150 | Austin, TX, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservancy | $83 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Canopy Of Neighbors | $5,750 | Buffalo, NY, US | Subsidized Membership Program | 2022 |
| Homespace Corporation | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Educational Achievement For Foster Youth | 2022 |
| Mental Health Advocates Of Wny | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Casa Volunteer Recruiter | 2022 |
| Buffalo String Works | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Nativity Miguel Site Collaboration | 2022 |
| Westminster Economic Development Initiative | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | West Side Bazaar Expansion Project (2 Of 5) | 2022 |
| Adirondack Foundation | $200 | Lake Placid, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Capstone Community Capital | $500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Lamoille County | $400 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Waterbury Food Shelf | $400 | Waterbury, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of Night People | $200 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Foundation Of Wny | $250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Brooklyn Rail Inc | $53 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | $515 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,962 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Salvation Farms | $150 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dismas Of Vermont Inc | $200 | Hyde Park, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lamoille Family Center | $150 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Burchfield-penney Art Center | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Brooklyn College Academy | $200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $150 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Erie County | $7,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Mentoring Program | 2022 |
| Boston University Crew | $800 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Bronx River Alliance | $250 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Botanical Gardens | $250 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Buffalo Prep | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | High School Prep | 2022 |
| Buffalo Zoo | $250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cepa Gallery | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| City Harvest | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Clarina Howard Nichols Center | $200 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Doe Fund | $200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Wny | $7,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Summer Camp For Homeless Kids | 2022 |
| Hallwalls Of Buffalo | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Hospice Foundation Of Wny | $100 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Feedmore Foundation Of Wny | $20,250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Setting The Table To Fight Food Insecurity Capital Campaign | 2022 |
| New York Public Library | $50 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Nichols School | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| North Shore Animal League | $100 | Port Washington, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | $35 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ps172 Beacon School Of Excellence | $200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | 2023 Summer Day Camp | 2022 |
| Seneca Street Cdc | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Skidmore College Annual Fund | $200 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Syracuse University Rowing Women's Head Coaches Fund | $800 | Syracuse, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Tang Museum Of Skidmore College | $200 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Family Stability Initiative (Year 2 Of 5) | 2022 |
| University Of Texas At Austin | $150 | Austin, TX, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservancy | $83 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Canopy Of Neighbors | $5,750 | Buffalo, NY, US | Subsidized Membership Program | 2022 |
| Homespace Corporation | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Educational Achievement For Foster Youth | 2022 |
| Mental Health Advocates Of Wny | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Casa Volunteer Recruiter | 2022 |
| Buffalo String Works | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Nativity Miguel Site Collaboration | 2022 |
| Westminster Economic Development Initiative | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | West Side Bazaar Expansion Project (2 Of 5) | 2022 |
| Adirondack Foundation | $200 | Lake Placid, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Capstone Community Capital | $500 | Barre, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Lamoille County | $400 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Waterbury Food Shelf | $400 | Waterbury, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Friends Of Night People | $200 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Foundation Of Wny | $250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Brooklyn Rail Inc | $53 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra | $515 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $1,962 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Salvation Farms | $150 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dismas Of Vermont Inc | $200 | Hyde Park, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lamoille Family Center | $150 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Burchfield-penney Art Center | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Brooklyn College Academy | $200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Erie County | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Mentoring Program Expansion | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Northtowns | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Sheridan Parkside Summer Program | 2021 |
| Bronx River Alliance | $200 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Botanical Gardens | $421 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Buffalo Arts Studio | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Jump Start Program | 2021 |
| Buffalo Prep | $11,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | High School Prep | 2021 |
| Buffalo Zoo | $250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | $50 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Hallwalls Of Buffalo | $200 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Hospice Foundation Of Wny | $200 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Feedmore Foundation Of Wny | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Setting The Table To Fight Food Insecurity Capital Campaign | 2021 |
| Nichols School | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Paul Smith's College | $100 | Paul Smiths, NY, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ps172 Beacon School Of Excellence | $200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Syracuse University Rowing Women's Head Coaches Fund | $500 | Syracuse, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Tang Museum Of Skidmore College | $500 | Saratoga Springs, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Lord's Place | $1,019 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Religious | 2021 |
| United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Family Stability Initiative (year 1 Of 5) | 2021 |
| West Side Rowing Club | $250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wny Women's Foundation | $269 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Buffalo String Works | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Strategic Expansion Of Admin And Program Staff | 2021 |
| Westminster Economic Development Initiative | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | West Side Bazaar Expansion Project (1st Of 5) | 2021 |
| Paul Smiths-gabriels Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | $50 | Gabriels, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Adirondack Foundation | $250 | Lake Placid, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Protocinema | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Emerging Curator Series 2023 | 2021 |
| The Society Of The Four Arts | $250 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Friends Of Night People | $75 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wnedwbfo | $125 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Friend's Of Mens Crew | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Martin House | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels Foundation Of Wny | $250 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Abeny Inc | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | 2022 Summer Day Camp | 2021 |
| Adironadack Mountain Club | $100 | Lake George, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Erie County | $7,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Mentoring Program Expansion | 2020 |
| Boston University Crew | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The Northtowns | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | All Saints Teen Project | 2020 |
| Buffalo City Mission | $7,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Cornerstone Manor | 2020 |
| Buffalo Prep | $10,750 | Buffalo, NY, US | College Prep | 2020 |
| Buffalo Zoo | $450 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Family Promise Of Wny | $6,400 | Buffalo, NY, US | Summer Camp Pilot Program | 2020 |
| Just Buffalo Literary Center | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Youth Workshops | 2020 |
| Let There Be Light International | $450 | Buffalo, NY, US | Solar Health Uganda | 2020 |
| Feedmore Foundation Of Wny | $450 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Nichols School | $500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Palm Beach Fellowship For Christians And Jews | $500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | 2021 Summer Day Camp | 2020 |
| Seneca Street Cdc | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Youth Programs | 2020 |
| Syracuse University Rowing Women's Head Coaches Fund | $500 | Syracuse, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Lord's Place | $500 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Religious | 2020 |
| United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Family Stability Initiative (year 3 Of 3) | 2020 |
| Canopy Of Neighbors | $5,100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Subsidized Membership Program | 2020 |
| Homespace Corporation | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Townhouse Renovation | 2020 |
| Adirondack Center For Loon Conservation | $100 | Ray Brook, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Buffalo String Works | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Teaching Artists | 2020 |
| National Rowing Foundation | $100 | North Stonington, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Paul Smiths-gabriels Volunteer Fire Dept Inc | $100 | Gabriels, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Adirondack Foundation | $100 | Lake Placid, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Lamoille County | $450 | Morrisville, VT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Of Buffalo Foundation | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Reach Out And Read Program | 2020 |
| Hopecam | $5,000 | Reston, VA, US | Champions Of Hope - Buffalo | 2020 |
| Buffalo Collegiate Charter School | $6,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Social-emotional Curriculum | 2020 |
| God's Love We Deliver Inc | $250 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Buffalo Toronto Public Media | $100 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Marks Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 16-1385716 |
| Website | http://marksfamilyfoundation.org |
| Address | 108 LEXINGTON AVENUE Buffalo, NY 14222-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Marks Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Theodore E Marks |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Joshua R Marks |
| Trustee | Sally Marks |
| Trustee | Wendelyn W Duquette |
| Trustee | Heather A Marks |
Forms 990-PF
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.