Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation
Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lincolnwood, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- +3603.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +7307.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Magen David Adom ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 513% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135 (2023) to $5K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $-738 | $8,916 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | — | $99 |
| 2023 | $9,654 | $-410 | $135 | $135 | 2 | $135 | — | — |
| 2022 | $10,199 | $443 | $340 | $340 | 4 | $340 | — | — |
| 2021 | $10,096 | $421 | $855 | $815 | 4 | $855 | $421 | $467 |
| 2020 | $10,530 | $840 | $575 | $575 | 4 | — | $840 | $614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation is led by Michael Aufrecht, President Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Aufrecht
President Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adam Bezman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Albert Alvarez
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Aufrecht
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Aufrecht
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Aufrecht
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marlene Aufrecht (2020–2023) — V President Director
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 Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation
How much does Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation give each year?
Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $135 across 2 grants.
Where does Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation operate?
Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Idaho, Illinois, New York.
How much is Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Marlene and Michael Aufrecht Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2770484. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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