Marvin Berlin Foundation
The Marvin Berlin Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports no grants and no assets, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Marvin Berlin Foundation at a glance
In short: Marvin Berlin Foundation reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $3,080 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -97.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3
- -99.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $3,591
- -96.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,591
- -96.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Marvin Berlin Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states on its 2023 filing that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 Wilshire Dr 465, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: (248) 655-7980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marvin Berlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Marvin Berlin Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2020 to 2023. 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 $3K (2024) to $106K (2023). In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 20 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $105,905 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $3 | $3,591 | $3,080 | Total only | $3,591 | $27 |
| 2023 | $3,588 | $470 | $111,332 | $105,905 | 20 | $111,332 | $2,799 |
| 2022 | $114,450 | $75,131 | $43,527 | $43,043 | 14 | $43,527 | $5,836 |
| 2021 | $82,846 | $100,276 | $76,804 | $74,551 | 20 | — | $5,222 |
| 2020 | $59,374 | $100,019 | $75,325 | $74,755 | 21 | — | $3,554 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marvin Berlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own stated missions concern reproductive assistance, educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults, and support for military and civilian communities. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated focus for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $105,905 through 20 grants. In 2022, it gave $43,043 through 14 grants. Its 2024 filing reports no grants.
Among the 2023 grants, Bonei Olam Inc received $180; the organization says it provides assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology and related needs. Birthright Israel Foundation received $100; it says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. Veterans of Foreign Wars received $20; it describes its mission as promoting patriotism and supporting military and civilian communities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alice Berlin as President, William Berlin as Vice Pres/Treas, and Kathie Ling as Secretary.
Marvin Berlin Foundation is led by Alice Berlin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice Berlin
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathie Ling
Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Berlin
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Marvin Berlin Foundation
How much does Marvin Berlin Foundation give each year?
Marvin Berlin Foundation reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $106K across 20 grants.
What does Marvin Berlin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own stated missions concern reproductive assistance, educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults, and support for military and civilian communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marvin Berlin Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2023 filing that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Marvin Berlin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Marvin Berlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Marvin Berlin Foundation's EIN?
Marvin Berlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2731819. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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