The George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation

Our Mission and Values

At luminara, we invest thoughtfully in education, health, Jewish causes, and community growth to uplift lives and nurture lasting impact.

A warm gathering of diverse community members sharing stories and smiles in a sunlit room.
A warm gathering of diverse community members sharing stories and smiles in a sunlit room.
Focused Giving
Building Futures

We partner closely with institutions to support education, healthcare, and cultural heritage, fostering growth and resilience for generations.

Gallery

Moments that reflect our foundation’s impact and values

A vibrant community event supported by the foundation, showing diverse families engaged in joyful activities outdoors.
A vibrant community event supported by the foundation, showing diverse families engaged in joyful activities outdoors.
Scholars at a university lecture hall, highlighting the foundation’s commitment to academic excellence.
Scholars at a university lecture hall, highlighting the foundation’s commitment to academic excellence.
Medical researchers collaborating in a bright, modern lab funded by the foundation’s healthcare initiatives.
Medical researchers collaborating in a bright, modern lab funded by the foundation’s healthcare initiatives.
A cultural celebration with traditional Jewish music and dance, capturing the spirit of heritage preservation.
A cultural celebration with traditional Jewish music and dance, capturing the spirit of heritage preservation.
Volunteers working together to improve community spaces, embodying the foundation’s dedication to social impact.
Volunteers working together to improve community spaces, embodying the foundation’s dedication to social impact.

Our Work

Investing in education, health, culture, and community.

A vibrant university campus with students engaged in lively discussion under sunny skies.
A vibrant university campus with students engaged in lively discussion under sunny skies.
Education

Supporting scholarships and academic programs.

Doctors and researchers collaborating in a bright, modern medical lab.
Doctors and researchers collaborating in a bright, modern medical lab.
Healthcare

Advancing patient care and medical research.

A community gathering celebrating Jewish culture with music and traditional dress.
A community gathering celebrating Jewish culture with music and traditional dress.
Volunteers planting trees and improving a neighborhood park together.
Volunteers planting trees and improving a neighborhood park together.
Culture

Preserving heritage and strengthening identity.

Community

Building resilient, thriving neighborhoods.

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Get in Touch

Reach out to discuss partnership opportunities or questions.

A warm, inviting workspace with a handwritten note and a cup of tea beside a laptop.
A warm, inviting workspace with a handwritten note and a cup of tea beside a laptop.
Location

777 California Ave Palo Alto, CA, 94304-1179 United States

contact us

ein: 77-0500373

info@marcusfamfdn.com

650-845-8100

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