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Private foundation · West Hartford, CT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Marks Family Foundation

Invitation only

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $1,500
Typical grant
$1,500 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $1,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 11 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$19,130

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$19K$1,5001
2023$34K$3,2001

How to apply

Contact
Heather J Rhoades Esq Cummings Lock · West Hartford · 8603134933
What to send
Letter

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

Does your board know anyone here?

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  • Joanne M DragunoffTrustee

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Marks Family Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
St Jude's Children's Research HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyCurrent Use for General Charitable Purposes$1,500

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