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Bernard “Bernie” Marcus

Home Depot co-founder, philanthropist and Republican political donor

Background

Bernard Marcus (1929–2024) was an American businessman who co-founded The Home Depot with Arthur Blank and helped build a nationwide home-improvement retailer.

Career and institutions

He funded a wide range of philanthropy through the Marcus Foundation and was a major donor to Republican candidates and advocacy organizations. He founded the Job Creators Network and supported Donald Trump; public campaign-finance records can substantiate individual donations.

Recent and documented role

Bernie Marcus died November 4, 2024. A conservative conference hosted by Job Creators Network was among the early venues where Charlie Kirk sought supporters. Marcus’s organization and personal giving should not be treated as the same legal funding stream.

References

  1. https://marcusfoundation.org/about-bernie/
  2. https://www.jobcreatorsnetwork.com/press_releases/jcn-takes-home-telly-award-for-bernie-marcus-tribute-video/
  3. https://apnews.com/article/67e518764bcdbe549d369d2297058c28
  4. https://www.jta.org/2024/11/05/obituaries/bernie-marcus-home-depot-founder-who-gave-to-republicans-and-israel-dies

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