Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation

Grantmaker Jacksonville, FL EIN: 83-0750022

Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Jacksonville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K.

Key facts about Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation

In short: Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
83-0750022
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$8,500
Grants made (2024)
3
Average grant
$2,833
Median grant
$2,500
Total assets
$3,357
Primary geography
Florida (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$3K

-70.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$9K

+400.0% YoY

Grant Count

3

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+400.0% YoY

How Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 525% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

BedfordYorktown HeightsBostonElmsfordIrvingJacksonvilleMiamiNew York

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 6 grants2022 3 grants2023 3 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Jacksonville Humane Society: $5KJacksonville Humane Society$5KSafe and Sound Satos Inc: $3KSafe and Sound Satos Inc$3KThe Jack Devito Foundation: $1KThe Jack Devito Foundation$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Jacksonville Humane Society ($5K). Together the top 3 received $9K.

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

14<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jacksonville Humane Society Jacksonville, FLAssist in aiding homeless, abandonedand neglected cats and dogsgroups to carry on their work$5,000
Safe and Sound Satos Inc Bedford, NYAssist in aiding homeless, abandonedand neglected cats and dogsgroups to carry on their work$2,500
The Jack Devito Foundation Yorktown Heights, NYAssist in Bettering Thelives of Children Andyoung Adults$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,357$11,377$8,091
Revenue$480$4,986$559
Expenses$8,500$1,700$4,320

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation is led by Matthew Rettner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Matthew Rettner

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Rettner

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation

How much does Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation give each year?

Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $2K across 3 grants.

What is Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?

Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,833, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation give grants?

Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (41%).

Does Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.

How large is Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation?

Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $480.

What is Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation's EIN?

Benjamin Lipson and Norman Ginsberg Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0750022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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