Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel
Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Elko, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $49K.
Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel at a glance
In short: Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel gave $64K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,808
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $15,952
- Median grant
- $10,254
- Total assets
- $1,676,476
- Primary geography
- Nevada (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 Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elko Community Concert ($40K). Together the top 4 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elko Community Concert Elko, NV | Contribute to Concert Series | $40,000 |
| Elko High School Performing Arts Elko, NV | Contribute Performing Arts Program | $17,158 |
| Grammer 2 School Elko, NV | Contribute to Music Program | $3,350 |
| Wells Combined School Wells, NV | Contribute to Music Program | $3,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,676,476 | $100,060 | $71,450 | $63,808 | 4 | $63,808 | $49,441 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel is led by Earl Mel Craig Jr., President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Earl Mel Craig Jr.
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ruth Baty
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Sue Craig
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Epstein and Lynn Rubel
How much does Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel give each year?
Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel gave $64K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel's typical grant size?
Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel's median grant in 2024 was $10,254, and its average grant was $15,952, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel give grants?
Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Elko, NV (3 grants).
Does Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel?
Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $100K.
What is Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel?
Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Elko, NV. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel's EIN?
Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1894145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 years 2023–2024
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