The Marks Family Foundation's mission is to support organizations that provide access, opportunity, and education to under-represented, minority, and low-income populations. Funding is primarily for those offering programs in education, arts, and health for youth and under-represented communities, focusing on western New York and secondarily on Vermont.
The Marks Family Foundation grant program emphasizes support for organizations dedicated to improving education, arts, environmental sustainability, or health for youth and under-represented populations. Founded by Randolph Marks to give back to his community, the Foundation prioritizes initiatives in western New York and Vermont, reflecting the Marks family's roots. However, it is open to supporting causes in other regions that align with the passions of its individual members.