Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palo Alto, California, registered in 2009, with $4,816,315 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
777 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94304 EIN 26-4647256 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.8M
▼ 43.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.2M
Net assets
$68.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating156 mo reserves · -9% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation: 156 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 777 S California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94304
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1,275 (FY2013) to $4.8M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $618KNet assets $68.3M
Operating margin
-9.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$68.9M
Total liabilities
$618K
Net assets
$68.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,816,315▼43.9% | $5,249,029▼37.3% | $68,327,908▼0.4% | $68,945,908▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $8,579,020▼41.2% | $8,373,900▼45.1% | $68,578,290▲17.1% | $69,193,290▲17.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $14,591,965▼28.7% | $15,243,331▲133% | $58,569,703▼21.9% | $59,046,280▼22.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $20,473,140▲7467% | $6,532,286▼14.3% | $75,027,445▲69.7% | $75,726,065▲62.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $270,556▼96.7% | $7,620,141▼59.9% | $44,219,605▼20.5% | $46,655,337▼19.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $8,263,518▼77.2% | $19,026,434▼33.3% | $55,606,277▼11.0% | $58,067,841▼11.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $36,227,726▲116% | $28,539,557▲759% | $62,452,456▲11.0% | $65,662,304▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $16,762,971▼58.2% | $3,322,033▼22.1% | $56,266,827▲57.0% | $60,559,351▲69.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $40,100,054▲3026319% | $4,264,010▲321712% | $35,836,044 | $35,836,044 | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,325▲3.9% | $1,325▲3.9% | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
| 2013 | $1,275 | $1,275 | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,275▲6.3% | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-4647256, based in Palo Alto, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation's EIN?
- Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-4647256.
- How much revenue does Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation report?
- Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation reported $4,816,315 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Georg & Judy Marcus Family Foundation (EIN 26-4647256) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.