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The Michael J Marks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation provided a total of $335K in grants to 35 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION
Honolulu, HI
$150K
19%

BALLET HAWAII
Honolulu, HI
$60K
7%

HAWAII FOODBANK INC
HONOLULU, HI
$35K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Michael J Marks Foundation?
No. Michael J Marks Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Michael J Marks Foundation give?
Michael J Marks Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii, Florida, and New York. 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 Michael J Marks Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Michael J Marks Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Michael J Marks Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Michael J Marks Foundation awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $335 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Michael J Marks Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Michael J Marks Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION, BALLET HAWAII, and HAWAII FOODBANK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Michael J Marks Foundation?
Michael J Marks Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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