Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable

Private foundation · Grantmaker Memphis, TN EIN: 20-4873014

Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable is a private foundation, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $129K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $1.

Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable at a glance

In short: Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable gave $34K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$33,850
+298.2% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
+150.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$6,770
+59.3% vs 2023
Median grant
$6,000
Total assets
$128,627
-15.2% vs 2023
Primary geography
Illinois (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

American Friends of Ophel Bas Zion: $15KAmerican Friends of Ophel BasZion$15KYoung Israel of Memphis: $9KYoung Israel of Memphis$9KMemphis Kollel: $6KMemphis Kollel$6KKaminetz Yeshiva: $3KKaminetz Yeshiva$3KTorah Mitzion: $1KTorah Mitzion$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Ophel Bas Zion ($15K). Together the top 5 received $34K.

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

21<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

MemphisBrooklynChicagoBaltimoreLakewoodMerrickMiami BeachPassaic

How Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable gives

  • Giving grew 147% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 562% of 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

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K1 grant2020 9 grants2021 4 grants2022 2 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $34K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $34K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Friends of Ophel Bas Zion Chicago, ILCommunity Service$15,250
Young Israel of Memphis Memphis, TNCommunity Service$8,600
Memphis Kollel Memphis, TNCommunity Service$6,000
Kaminetz Yeshiva Brooklyn, NYCommunity Service$3,000
Torah Mitzion Merrick, NYCommunity Service$1,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$128,627$5,862$45,572$33,8505$39,711$1$7,063
2023$151,615$1,614$10,400$8,5002$8,750—$7,676
2022$159,901$151$3,950$2,6004$2,600—$8,003
2021$163,700$87$15,220$13,6809$13,680—$8,572
2020$178,833$152$6,538$5,0001——$9,111

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable is led by Michael E. Stein, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michael E. Stein

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    $500 (2023) → $12K (2024)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Michael E Stein — Trustee: $12KMichael E SteinTrustee$12K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Michael E Stein (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable

How much does Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable give each year?

Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable gave $34K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 2 grants.

What is Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable's typical grant size?

Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,770, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable give grants?

Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable's top state is Illinois, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (43%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (2 grants).

Does Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Service" (5 grants).

Who are Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable's largest grantees?

Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Ophel Bas Zion ($15,250), Young Israel of Memphis ($8,600) and Memphis Kollel ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable?

Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable reported $129K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable's EIN?

Audrey E and Michael T Grehl Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4873014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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