Edwin M Posin Family Foundation
The Edwin M Posin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in California, Nevada, and Texas, for purposes including general support, facilities, medical equipment, and cancer research.
Edwin M Posin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Edwin M Posin Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $106K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,062,500
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $106,250
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $28,780,536
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edwin M Posin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14925 La Briana Ave, Reno, NV 89511
Phone: (775) 788-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edwin M Posin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Beth Israel The Jewish Community ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 18 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows grant dollars distributed to organizations in California (52%), Nevada (39%), and Texas (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edwin M Posin Family Foundation gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2025) to $1.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Israel The Jewish Community Carmel by the Sea, CA | General Support | $300,000 |
| UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Davis, CA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Chabad at UNR Reno, NV | New Facility | $100,000 |
| Pet Network Incline Village Incline Village, NV | Medical Machinery | $100,000 |
| Renown Regional Medical Center Reno, NV | New Facility | $100,000 |
| North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation Tahoe Vista, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | General Support - Manna from Heaven | $100,000 |
| City of Hope Reno, NV | Cancer Research | $60,000 |
| Awaken Justice Reno, NV | General Support | $50,000 |
| Reno Tropics Youth Basketball Club Reno, NV | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,780,536 | $2,013,555 | $1,659,381 | $1,062,500 | 10 | $1,170,924 | $1,274,067 | $1,352,122 |
| 2024 | $27,050,163 | $26,833,127 | $1,816,868 | $1,200,000 | 8 | $1,267,943 | $1,605,614 | $1,079,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwin M Posin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including religious congregations, a veterinary school, healthcare providers, a youth basketball club, and other charitable organizations. The Communities Foundation of Texas describes its own mission as serving charitable needs domestically and abroad through grants and services at the discretion of its board of trustees. Renown Health describes its mission as making a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities it serves.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $1,062,500 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $300,000, with a median of $100,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $300,000 to Congregation Beth Israel The Jewish Community for general support; $150,000 to UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for general support; $100,000 each to Chabad at UNR for a new facility, Pet Network Incline Village for medical machinery, Renown Regional Medical Center for a new facility, North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation for general support, and Communities Foundation of Texas for “General Support - Manna from Heaven.” The foundation also gave $60,000 to City of Hope for cancer research, $50,000 to Awaken Justice for general support, and $2,500 to Reno Tropics Youth Basketball Club for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Martin Fineman as president, Betty Fineman as secretary, and Brett Malamet as treasurer.
Edwin M Posin Family Foundation is led by Martin Fineman, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martin Fineman
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Fineman
Secretary
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$125K (2024) → $150K (2025)
Brett Malamet
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024) → $150K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150K, to Betty Fineman (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edwin M Posin Family Foundation
How much does Edwin M Posin Family Foundation give each year?
Edwin M Posin Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 8 grants.
What is Edwin M Posin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Edwin M Posin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $106,250, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edwin M Posin Family Foundation give grants?
Edwin M Posin Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (39%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (5 grants).
Does Edwin M Posin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Edwin M Posin Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edwin M Posin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Edwin M Posin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Beth Israel The Jewish Community ($300,000), UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine ($150,000) and Chabad at UNR ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edwin M Posin Family Foundation?
Edwin M Posin Family Foundation reported $28.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edwin M Posin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including religious congregations, a veterinary school, healthcare providers, a youth basketball club, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edwin M Posin Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edwin M Posin Family Foundation's EIN?
Edwin M Posin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2385989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Edwin M Posin Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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