Marelda Charitable Foundation
Marelda Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $379K.
Marelda Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Marelda Charitable Foundation gave $18K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $17,890
- -67.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- -69.6% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,556
- +5.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- New York (56% 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 Marelda Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Friends of Hebrew University ($10K). Together the top 7 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Marelda Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2022) to $56K (2021). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew University New York, NY | Charitable Assistance | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Stamford Stamford, CT | Charitable Assistance | $3,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Israel Newton, MA | Charitable Assistance | $3,000 |
| Gorilla Doctors Davis, CA | Charitable Assistance | $1,000 |
| Bloom Hillel Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable Assistance | $540 |
| Cedella Marley Booker Heritage Corp Coconut Grove, FL | Charitable Assistance | $250 |
| United Jewish Federation of Greater Miami Miami, FL | Charitable Assistance | $100 |
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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 | — | $380,873 | $20,171 | $17,890 | 7 | $17,890 | $378,592 | $43,835 |
| 2021 | $1,022,609 | $20,321 | $65,682 | $55,758 | 23 | — | $10,397 | $65,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marelda Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marelda Charitable Foundation is led by Rita S. Stein, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Rita S. Stein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "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 Marelda Charitable Foundation
How much does Marelda Charitable Foundation give each year?
Marelda Charitable Foundation gave $18K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $56K across 23 grants.
What is Marelda Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Marelda Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,556, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marelda Charitable Foundation give grants?
Marelda Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (17%) and Massachusetts (17%).
Does Marelda Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Marelda Charitable Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Assistance" (7 grants).
Who are Marelda Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Marelda Charitable Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include American Friends of Hebrew University ($10,000), Chabad of Stamford ($3,000) and Temple Emanuel Israel ($3,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Marelda Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Marelda Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marelda Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Marelda Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5510047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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