Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation
Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $21.
Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation gave $5K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $5,200
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $2,600
- Median grant
- $2,600
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jewish Federation of Cincinnati ($5K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $5K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $4,700 |
| Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $21 | $5,200 | $5,200 | 2 | $5,200 | $21 | $185 |
| 2021 | $5,179 | $13 | — | — | — | — | $13 | $255 |
| 2020 | $5,166 | $24 | $500 | $500 | 1 | — | $24 | $275 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $185 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation is led by Alvin Z Meisel, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Alvin Z Meisel
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark H Berliant
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation
How much does Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation give each year?
Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation gave $5K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation operate?
Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
How much is Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $185 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation's EIN?
Alvin Z Meisel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2934423. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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