The George and Judy Marcus Family
The George and Judy Marcus Family encompasses two related private foundations based in Palo Alto, California. The primary foundation, The George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation II, is the more active entity with significant assets and annual grantmaking activity. Both foundations operate as 501(c)(3) private independent foundations dedicated to philanthropic giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$68.9M
-0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.2M
-37.5% YoY
Grant Count
71
+14.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
-45.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Neither foundation has provided a formal mission statement to public databases. However, based on their grantmaking patterns, the foundations focus on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
Geographic areas of emphasis include California, New York, and Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
The George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation II is the active grantmaking entity. In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling approximately $4.86 million.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation II
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $68,945,908
- Total Revenue: $4,816,315
- Total Expenses: $5,249,029
- Total Liabilities: $618,000
- Total Giving: $5,213,590
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $69,000,000 (approximately)
- Total Distributions: $8,300,000
- Total Contributions: $7,400,000
The George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $944,891
- Total Giving: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $68,945,908 | $69,193,290 | $59,046,280 |
| Revenue | $4,816,315 | $8,579,020 | $14,591,965 |
| Expenses | $5,249,029 | $8,373,900 | $15,243,331 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,213,590 | $8,340,740 | $15,205,816 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,316,315 | $1,179,020 | $1,591,965 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,132,775 | $2,584,775 | $2,878,633 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundations are led by:
- George M. Marcus - Trustee
- Judith A. Marcus - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE M MARCUS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JUDITH A MARCUS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 777 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1179
Phone: 650-845-8100
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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