Bernie Marcus Foundation
Also known as: Marcus Foundation
Summary
The philanthropic vehicle of Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, directing major grants to FDD, Philos Project, and RootOne.
Definition
The Bernie Marcus Foundation (EIN 58-1815651) is the philanthropic vehicle of Bernard Marcus, Home Depot co-founder (deceased November 2024; chairman Frank Blake). It directed a $19M single-year grant to FDD in FY25 (up from $5.75M in 2024) and a $60M grant to RootOne, funding the administrative personnel placement pipeline, precision policy curation, and Birthright-style engagement programs.
Background & History
The Bernie Marcus Foundation (EIN 58-1815651) is the philanthropic vehicle of Bernard Marcus, Home Depot co-founder (deceased November 2024; chairman Frank Blake). It directed a $19M single-year grant to FDD in FY25 (up from $5.
Operational Role in the Network
Within the control network, Bernie Marcus Foundation functions as a financial node in the capital routing architecture. It directed a $19M single-year grant to FDD in FY25 (up from $5. 75M in 2024) and a $60M grant to RootOne, funding the administrative personnel placement pipeline, precision policy curation, and Birthright-style engagement programs.
Documented Actions & Evidence
Bernie Marcus Foundation — documented event
The Bernie Marcus Foundation (EIN 58-1815651) is the philanthropic vehicle of Bernard Marcus, Home Depot co-founder (deceased November 2024; chairman Frank Blake).
Tax Identification
This entity is registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under the following Employer Identification Number. You can verify its tax-exempt status directly:
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