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This organization closed in 2021. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

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Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

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AI Summary

The Joseph L. & Sarah S. Marcum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $17.9 million awarded to just four grantees in 2021, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$17.9M
2021
Grantees funded
4
Multi-year grantees
25%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2021
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Hamilton, OH
$11.2M
54%
THE DAYTON FOUNDATION
Dayton, OH
$5.7M
28%
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VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
$3.1M
15%
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Grants Given

2021
Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$2.6M
Median 2nd year grant
$9.1M
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size

Board & Team

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Sarah M Shuffield
Board Member
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Catherine M Lowe
Board Member
M
M Christina Manchester
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION?
No. JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION give?
JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio and Pennsylvania. 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 JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.6 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2021, JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $17.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2021, JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE DAYTON FOUNDATION, and VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION?
JOSEPH L & SARAH S MARCUM FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.