Marcus Foundation Donates $28.7M to USC for Heart Attack Stem-Cell Research
The Marcus Foundation has donated $28.7 million to the University of Southern California to advance stem-cell research focused on heart attack recovery. The foundation was established in 1989 by Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus and his wife Billi Marcus. It has a history of backing medical initiatives, including prior support for stroke research at Emory University. Since its founding, the organization has directed over $2.7 billion toward various philanthropic causes. The latest grant reflects the foundation's continued commitment to improving treatments for serious medical conditions.
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