Home Depot cofounder’s foundation donates $30 million after narrowing focus

 The generous donation of $28.7 million from the Marcus Foundation to USC marks a pivotal investment in stem-cell research aimed at heart attack recovery. Founded by Bernie and Billi Marcus, the organization emphasizes healthcare advancements and has previously supported stroke initiatives at Emory University. Since its inception in 1989, the foundation has contributed over $2.7 billion to various philanthropic endeavors, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to improving medical treatments. The generous donation of $28.7 million from the Marcus Foundation to USC marks a pivotal investment in stem-cell research aimed at heart attack recovery. Founded by Bernie and Billi Marcus, the organization emphasizes healthcare advancements and has previously supported stroke initiatives at Emory University. Since its inception in 1989, the foundation has contributed over $2.7 billion to various philanthropic endeavors, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to improving medical treatments.