THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Buffalo, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
16-1385716
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Buffalo, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
16-1385716
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The Marks Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $178.6K across 68 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY
BUFFALO, NY
$100K
13%
WESTMINSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE INC
BUFFALO, NY
$90K
11%
FEEDMORE WNY FOUNDATION INC
BUFFALO, NY
$87.3K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$250
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Vermont, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $179 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY, WESTMINSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE INC, and FEEDMORE WNY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE MARKS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.