Margolis Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission focuses on general purpose funding, with an emphasis on health-related charities, community service initiatives, and educational nonprofits. The foundation provides financial assistance to organizations that serve diverse populations, including those addressing health issues, community needs, and educational opportunities. It primarily supports organizations based in New York, reflecting a strong commitment to local community engagement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charities (especially in New York) working in health, community services, education, or local cultural causes that can be introduced through existing grantee or board networks and are appropriate for modest general-purpose grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York or serving NY communities.
- • Focus on health, community services, education, or local arts/culture.
- • Need for modest unrestricted/general-purpose support (~$1k–$6k).
- • Established connection or introduction from an existing grantee, board member, or local partner.
Geography
Grantmaking is heavily focused in the foundation's home state (about 85% of dollars) while a small number of grants went to two other states, indicating a state-level concentration with limited out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
Eleven distinct, independently identified grantees were funded in the latest year (and the same 11 across both observed years), showing a moderate spread of recipients across sectors even though the portfolio is stable year-to-year.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and the observed history shows zero new recipients across two years with all 11 grantees repeating, so unsolicited new applicants appear unlikely to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
