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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-4621496

A-Mark Foundation

A private foundation in Santa Monica, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 74 grants and $360,926 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $360,926

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $24,516,993

  • Tax year 2023

    $543,705

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $22,304,330

  • Tax year 2022

    $424,379

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $21,722,139

  • Tax year 2021

    $292,173

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $26,739,557

  • Tax year 2020

    $621,544

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $23,980,666

  • Tax year 2019

    $753,405

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $15,543,357

  • Tax year 2018

    $417,350

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $13,934,735

Grants paid in 2024

74 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Fix the CourtBrooklyn, NY

    Bringing openness & accountability to the federal courts

    $31,500
  2. The Hoffman InstituteSan Rafael, CA

    Empowerment thru training and eduction

    $25,000
  3. Dov WaxmanLos Angeles, CA

    Study of antisemitism

    $15,000
  4. Conserving Our HeritageRolling Hills, CA

    Conservation of historical landmarks

    $10,000
  5. American Savoy OrdersNew York, NY

    Help individuals in need of health care proceedures

    $10,000
  6. Center for Jewish HistoryNew York, NY

    Preserving the history of the jewish people.

    $10,000
  7. Uuctno More DeathsTucson, AZ

    Support humanitarian aid, search & rescue, legal aid

    $10,000
  8. Culver City Education FoundationCulver City, CA

    Support of children k-12 programs

    $10,000
  9. Sierra Madre PlayhouseSierra Madre, CA

    Connect people in our diverse communities through bold, resonant live theater in an intimate setting that inspires, entertains, and celebrates our shared humanity.

    $7,500
  10. Xerces SocietyPortland, OR

    Support biodiversity and protect and restore enviroments for invertebrates.

    $7,500
  11. Black Women Build - BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Support women seeking home ownership, safety, and trade skills.

    $7,500
  12. Pepperdine UniversityMalibu, CA

    Operate tiny home villages for people experiencing homelessness

    $5,459
  13. Los Angeles Press ClubLos Angeles, CA

    Award - prize money

    $5,000
  14. Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CA

    Donations to laist and public radio

    $5,000
  15. Caterina's ClubAnaheim, CA

    Eliminating childhood hunger and homelessness in orange county.

    $5,000
  16. Committee to Protect JournalistsNew York, NY

    Emergency assistance to journalists

    $5,000
  17. Win Los AngelesCulver City, CA

    Empower families with young chidren to build resiliency

    $5,000
  18. Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OK

    End childhood hunger.

    $5,000
  19. The Task Force for Global HealthDecatur, GA

    Ensuring access to vaccines, eliminating diseases and strengthening health systems.

    $5,000
  20. Idaho Botanical GardensBoise, ID

    For the development of public botanical gardens.

    $5,000
  21. Linwood Howe Donation FundCulver City, CA

    Funding campus needs

    $5,000
  22. PVHS Booster ClubPalos Verdes, CA

    Funding campus needs

    $5,000
  23. The Carter CenterAtlanta, GA

    Helping vulnerable people overcome disease and build flourishing democracies that uphold human rights.

    $5,000
  24. Torrance Memorial FoundationTorrance, CA

    Medical care for people in need.

    $5,000
  25. The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NY

    Parkinson research

    $5,000
  26. Assistance FundOrlando, FL

    Patient assistance with out-of-pocket medical costs

    $5,000
  27. Healthwell FoundationGermantown, MD

    Patient assistance with out-of-pocket medical costs

    $5,000
  28. Patient Access Network FoundationWashington, DC

    Patient assistance with out-of-pocket medical costs

    $5,000
  29. Union Theological SeminaryNew York, NY

    Poor peoples campaign - voting access, medial debt relief, education & empowerment

    $5,000
  30. Conserving Our HeritageRolling Hills, CA

    Preserving open space for youth equine therapy

    $5,000
  31. Scarecrow VideoSeattle, WA

    Program activities in suport of physical media library

    $5,000
  32. Impact Drug & Alcohol Treatment CenterPasadena, CA

    Providing specialized drug and alcohol treatment to those in need

    $5,000
  33. No One Left BehindArlington, VA

    Support for interpreters who assist us troops in iraq & afghanistan

    $5,000
  34. Laura Case TrustUnited Kingdom

    Support investments in medical and educational fields

    $5,000
  35. The First Tee of IdahoBoise, ID

    Support to teens in the juvenile system

    $5,000
  36. The American Kidney FundRockville, MD

    To address kidney disease at all stages.

    $5,000
  37. Central Valley Community FoundationFresno, CA

    To connectcapital and communities for a just and thriving central valley.

    $5,000
  38. Heart to Heart InternationalLenexa, KS

    To deliver critical medicines, medical supplies and health services to people in need around the world and in the us.

    $5,000
  39. Scholarship AmericaMinneapolis, MN

    To provide private scholarships in the country.

    $5,000
  40. Associazione Laghitani Nel MondoSpringfield, VA

    Preserves culture & heritage from rural northern calabria region of italy

    $4,500
  41. Library Company of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Operating support to library founded by benjamin franklin

    $4,167
  42. North Dakota Newspaper Association Education FoundationBismarck, ND

    Administrative fee and marketing budget

    $3,500
  43. Chicago Headline Club FoundationChicago, IL

    Administrative grant for 2025 contest and marketing budget grant for 2025 contest

    $3,500
  44. Kansas Newspaper FoundationTopeka, KS

    Administrative fee and marketing budget for 2025 contest

    $3,400
  45. Special Olympics IdahoNew Plymouth, ID

    Athletics for persons with intellectual disabilities

    $3,000
  46. Ada County Sheriff's Employees' AssocBoise, ID

    Shop with santa for disadvantaged children

    $3,000
  47. Idaho Humane SocietyBoise, ID

    Welfare and care of animals

    $3,000
  48. Missouri Press FoundationColumbia, MO

    Administrative grant for 2025 contest and marketing budget grant for 2025 contest

    $2,650
  49. Ottis Lee Johnson Scholarship FundCulver City, CA

    Academic and financial support for underserved communities

    $2,500
  50. South Dakota Newsmedia AssociationBrookings, SD

    Administrative grant for 2025 contest and marketing budget grant for 2025 contest

    $2,500
  51. Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NY

    Fight against cancer and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

    $2,500
  52. Culver City Historical SocietyCulver City, CA

    Preserve and exhibit cultural history of culver city

    $2,500
  53. Center for Jewish HistoryNew York, NY

    Preserving the history of the jewish people.

    $2,500
  54. The Watts 2 Boston FoundationWestwood, MA

    Provide young scholars from watts, ca resources and accessibility to education while helping them navigate their path to college by partnering with the lapd and other local organizations.

    $2,500
  55. Books to PrisonersSeattle, WA

    Provides requested books to prisoners

    $2,500
  56. Lunada Bay PTAPalos Verdes, CA

    Support underfunded schools in south bay

    $2,500
  57. Petersen Automotive MuseumLos Angeles, CA

    To explore and present the history and future of the automobile to the world and share its impact on global life and culture.

    $2,500
  58. USA HelloSouth Salt Lake City, UT

    Welcome and assist refugees resettle

    $2,500
  59. Idaho Casa AssociationBoise, ID

    Assistance to children in need

    $2,000
  60. Pvis AsbPalos Verdes, CA

    Palos verdes intermediate school student body to beautify their school

    $2,000
  61. Idaho State Historical SocietyBoise, ID

    Preservation of historical collections.

    $2,000
  62. Boise Police AssociationBoise, ID

    Special holiday for children who are victims of crimes

    $2,000
  63. Justin DoroLos Angeles, CA

    "fertile terrain" projects

    $1,500
  64. Los Angeles Press ClubLos Angeles, CA

    Administrative fees for administering the award

    $1,250
  65. Younited Friends of Givat HavivaNew York, NY

    Empowering the transformation of the middle east

    $1,000
  66. Center for Nonprofit ManagementLos Angeles, CA

    Equips and supports nonprofit leaders and organizations thru education

    $1,000
  67. Food ForwardNorth Hollywood, CA

    Fights hunger thru eliminating food waste

    $1,000
  68. Girls on the RunCharlotte, NC

    Helping girls through physical activity

    $1,000
  69. The Culver City Bicycle CoalitionCulver City, CA

    Joining culver city pride in honoring trailblazers of history

    $1,000
  70. Hathaway Ranch MuseumSanta Fe Springs, CA

    Museum of farming, ranching & oil drilling in fulton/santa fe springs

    $1,000
  71. Culver City Education FoundationCulver City, CA

    Support of children k-12 programs

    $1,000
  72. Culver City Education FoundationCulver City, CA

    Support of children k-12 programs

    $1,000
  73. United States Veterans' Artist AllianceCulver City, CA

    Supporting ventrans in the arts, humanities & entertainment industries

    $1,000
  74. Jewish Federation Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    To act on shared values to create safe, joyful and connected jewish life in los angeles, israel and around the world.

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education10 grants $38,87619% of the total
  2. Arts and culture7 grants $35,00017% of the total
  3. Public affairs1 grant $31,50016% of the total
  4. Human services4 grants $17,5009% of the total
  5. International aid3 grants $15,0007% of the total
  6. Animals2 grants $10,5005% of the total
  7. 10 other causes12 grants $52,40026% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California31 grants $145,709
  2. New York8 grants $67,500
  3. Idaho8 grants $25,000
  4. Maryland4 grants $22,500
  5. Arizona1 grant $10,000
  6. Georgia2 grants $10,000
  7. Virginia2 grants $9,500
  8. Kansas2 grants $8,400
  9. District of Columbia1 grant $7,500
  10. Massachusetts2 grants $7,500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Justin JampolCHAIR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Robert FrcekCFO & SECRETARY Hours 2Pay $0
  • Mike GattoDIRECTOR Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Jeannie GormanDIRECTOR Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Steven MarkoffDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0

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