William And Cynthia Marcus
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a significant focus on Jewish organizations and initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare, particularly through grants to community centers, food pantries, and health-related institutions. The foundation primarily serves the Jewish community and engages in philanthropic activities that promote cultural, educational, and social services. While it has a broad range of recipients, the majority of its funding is directed towards organizations in Massachusetts, indicating a strong regional commitment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize nonprofits with strong ties to the Massachusetts Jewish community or local community-service organizations that match the foundation's demonstrated giving patterns and can be introduced through trusted intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Organization based in Massachusetts or with clear Massachusetts programming.
- • Established ties to Jewish communal institutions or local federations.
- • Requests appropriate to small-to-medium general operating or program support (many grants under $5K).
- • Referral or introduction from a known intermediary or grantee network.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached organizations in ten states, but roughly 80% of dollars were concentrated in Massachusetts, indicating a primarily in-state focus with some out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
Sixty-nine distinct recipients were funded in the latest year across a mix of Jewish organizations, community centers, hospitals, and food-related nonprofits, showing a broad recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover across years is unavailable, but the foundation explicitly indicates grants are only to preselected organizations and there is no public application route, so unsolicited new applicants are unlikely to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
