Glasspockets > Philanthropy at Work > Eye on the Giving Pledge > Profiles
Eye on the Giving Pledge
-
Bernie and Billi Marcus
Joined the Giving Pledge:
8/4/2010 – View letterEstimated Net Worth1: $2.7 billion
Forbes Rank2: #151
Industry: Home equipment and furnishings
Bernard "Bernie" Marcus is a co-founder of The Home Depot.
Born:
Bernie Marcus - 1929
Billi Marcus - not availableResidence: Atlanta, GA
Related Foundations3
Billi and Bernie Marcus Foundation
• For Year Ending: 6/30/2010
• Assets: $218,078
• Giving: $809,107
• 990 and more at Foundation FinderThe Billi Marcus Foundation
• For Year Ending: 12/31/2010
• Assets: $7,633,045
• Giving: $316,508
• 990-PF and more at Foundation FinderThe Marcus Foundation
• For Year Ending: 12/31/2010
• Assets: $136,565,122
• Giving: $40,430,393
• 990-PF and more at Foundation FinderThe Morris Family Foundation
• For Year Ending: 12/31/2010
• Assets: $2,341,737
• Giving: $793,836
• 990-PF and more at Foundation FinderCharitable Board Service4
Both
Billi and Bernie Marcus Foundation
Bernie Marcus
The Marcus Foundation
Billi Marcus
The Billi Marcus Foundation
-
I too believe that all our efforts in creating the wealth that we have would give us a great deal more joy if we were to disperse as much of it during our lifetimes.
— Bernie and Billi Marcus
Giving Interests6
Education; Health care; Jewish agencies and synagogues; Mental health, treatment; Museums; United Ways and Federated Giving Programs
Charitable Giving in the News
More Information:
-
Update this profile [ + ]
Methodology
- Giving Pledge participants use many giving vehicles to support philanthropic causes, including giving through family foundations. Using public information and Foundation Center data, we have compiled this inventory of philanthropic activities for Giving Pledge participants. Wherever possible we have tried to include publicly available data reflecting the individual giving of those profiled here. We acknowledge the potential for gaps in the information presented and invite you to share your knowledge with us.
Footnotes
- Estimated net worth varies depending on survey criteria and the timing of the estimate. Estimates are based on figures provided by Forbes, Bloomberg L.P., and various entries on Wikipedia.
- Because no single list includes all of the pledgers, the rankings for individuals residing outside the United States are taken from the World's Billionaire list, while rankings for those residing in the United States are taken from the Forbes 400 list.
- Related foundations are those founded by, funded by, or otherwise closely associated with Giving Pledge participants. Assets and giving values are provided from the latest foundation IRS Form 990/990-PF. More information on these foundations can be found on Foundation Finder.
- Board service includes director, trustee, and advisory board positions currently or previously held with related foundations and other nonprofit organizations. Board service with for-profit enterprises is not included.
- Whenever possible, personal communication vehicles are given precedence. In their absence, foundation-related media links are provided. Unauthenticated social media profiles are not included.
- Giving Interests, whenever possible, reflect the personal philanthropy of Giving Pledge participants. In the absence of more comprehensive information, the giving interests of related foundations are provided. Foundation Directory Online provides information on the giving priorities of over 100,000 grantmakers.