M & S Foundation Inc
M & S Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $56.
M & S Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: M & S Foundation Inc gave $46K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $45,707
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $6,530
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who M & S Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Second Stage Theater ($20K). Together the top 7 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Stage Theater New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| Bedlam New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Unrestricted Grant | $8,000 |
| Smith College Northampton, MA | Unrestricted Grant | $4,000 |
| The Brearley School New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $2,500 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $1,107 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $56 | $53,055 | $45,707 | 7 | $56 | $1,228 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M & S Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M & S Foundation Inc is led by Michael C. Palitz, President & Treasurer on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Michael C. Palitz
President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabrielle L. Palitz
Secretary & Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne L. Palitz
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 M & S Foundation Inc
How much does M & S Foundation Inc give each year?
M & S Foundation Inc gave $46K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is M & S Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
M & S Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,530, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M & S Foundation Inc give grants?
M & S Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (18%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does M & S Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M & S Foundation Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M & S Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
M & S Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Second Stage Theater ($20,000), Bedlam ($10,000) and Dartmouth College ($8,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is M & S Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, M & S Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is M & S Foundation Inc's EIN?
M & S Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2787681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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