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EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION

EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-4261520
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-4261520
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Edward and Shirley Marx Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means that nonprofits interested in securing support should explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $35K across 32 grantees.

Total Funding Given

$35K

2024
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
38%
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$1.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$750
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
F
Frances Marx
Board Member
P
Patricia Marx
Board Member
D
David W Marx
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION?
No. EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION give?
EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Wyoming, and Texas. 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 EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,600. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $35 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION., WOMEN'S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER, and ALBANY PARK COMMUNITY CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION?
EDWARD AND SHIRLEY MARX FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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