John and Mary R Markle Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
John and Mary R Markle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1938, with $14,205,954 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1270 Avenue of the Americas F, New York, NY, 10020 EIN 13-1770307 Since 1938
Revenue (FY2023)
$14.2M
▲ 1867.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$16.4M
Net assets
$119.1M
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 John and Mary R Markle Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating87 mo reserves · -16% 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 John and Mary R Markle Foundation: 87 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ 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 John and Mary R Markle Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 John and Mary R Markle Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $13.1M (FY2020) to $14.2M (FY2023) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6.0MNet assets $119.1M
Operating margin
-15.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$125.1M
Total liabilities
$6.0M
Net assets
$119.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,205,954▲1867% | $16,444,929▲12.7% | $119,077,937▼1.0% | $125,078,322▼0.5% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$803,771▼104% | $14,595,922▼13.3% | $120,232,652▼5.7% | $125,655,510▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $22,688,730▲73.6% | $16,836,170▲2.8% | $127,459,995▼6.9% | $129,145,156▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $13,071,766 | $16,377,030 | $136,840,605 | $138,419,554 | 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.
Grants received · $18.0M total
8 grants to John and Mary R Markle Foundation totaling $18.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Employment | 2024 | $485,003 |
| New Venture Fund | Employment | 2023 | $1,503,500 |
| New Venture Fund | Employment | 2022 | $3,788,600 |
| New Venture Fund | Employment | 2021 | $2,211,603 |
| New Venture Fund | Employee & worker's rights | 2020 | $4,062,223 |
| New Venture Fund | Employment | 2019 | $994,517 |
| New Venture Fund | Employment | 2019 | $994,517 |
| New Venture Fund | Health | 2018 | $3,986,847 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is John and Mary R Markle Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John and Mary R Markle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1770307, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John and Mary R Markle Foundation's EIN?
- John and Mary R Markle Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1770307.
- How much revenue does John and Mary R Markle Foundation report?
- John and Mary R Markle Foundation reported $14,205,954 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John and Mary R Markle Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John and Mary R Markle Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John and Mary R Markle Foundation (EIN 13-1770307) 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.