THE MARCUS FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$227.5M+18% YoY
Grants
221
Median Grant
$300K
Organizations Funded
236
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Marcus Foundation seeks to carry out the philanthropic vision of its founders Bernie and Billi Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot. Based in Atlanta, the foundation takes a unique and entrepreneurial approach to grantmaking focused on improving quality of life through health, education, veterans support, Jewish causes, and community development.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
Georgia Aquarium $250M creation (2005), $2.7B+ given through 3500+ grants since 1989, Grady Memorial Hospital Marcus Trauma Center $50M (2011), Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center, Piedmont Hospital Marcus Heart Valve Center $20M (2012), Georgia Tech Marcus Center for Therapeutic Cell Characterization $15M+ (2016), Marcus Autism Center $25M
How to Apply
Does not accept unsolicited requests. Proposals are by invitation only. Foundation emphasizes metrics, accountability, and impact and favors large, well-established nonprofits and research institutes.
Does Not Fund
No unsolicited requests accepted, invitation only approach, favors large well-established nonprofits and research institutes, emphasis on metrics and accountability, focus on proven track record organizations
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$227.5M
Grants
221
Median
$300K
States
24
$192.1M
Grants
214
Median
$225K
States
20
$169.7M
Grants
194
Median
$250K
States
21
Grant Size Distribution
$300K
Typical Grant (Median)
$2K
Smallest
$100K
25th Pctile
$977K
75th Pctile
$17.6M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $100K and $977K.
Largest Recent Grants
$17.6M
2024
SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION
GA · TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$14.2M
2024
EMORY UNIVERSITY
GA · TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$13.4M
2024
AVALON NETWORK
GA · TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$10.6M
2024
HILLEL FDN FOR JEWISH CAMPUS
DC · TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
$9.4M
2024
CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA FOUNDATION
GA · TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.