Marvin J Pertzik Foundation
The Marvin J Pertzik Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including synagogues, Jewish education and community-service organizations, and other Minnesota nonprofits.
Key facts about Marvin J Pertzik Foundation
In short: Marvin J Pertzik Foundation gave $68K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 41-1364755
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- Average grant
- $2,267
- Median grant
- $1,050
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (11 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- None.
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$68K
+4.2% YoY
Grant Count
30
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-30.5% YoY
Is Marvin J Pertzik Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 27 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for religious institutions, Jewish education and community services, as well as organizations working in areas such as history, public media, food assistance, environmental and natural history education, and higher education.
For example, the Ramsey County Historical Society describes its mission as “preserving our past, informing our present, inspiring our future.” Second Harvest Heartland says its mission is to end hunger together, while Cable Natural History Museum describes its work as environmental and natural history programs and education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $68,000. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $1,050.
Review Cycle
None.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 8% to New York, and 1% to Wisconsin. The filing also lists shares for recipients in Washington, DC, and New Jersey as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2023) to $101K (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $68K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adath Israel Synagogue ($25K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 112 (98%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adath Israel Synagogue St. Paul, MN | Building Construction | $25,000 |
| Sholom Foundation St Paul St. Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Kidum White Plains, NY | Advancement of Education/Israel | $5,000 |
| Sholom Foundation Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Purposes | $3,000 |
| Talmud Torah of St Paul St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation Mendota Heights, MN | Marvin J. Pertzik Endowment Fund | $2,500 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation Mendota Heights, MN | Pertzik Supplemental Programming | $2,500 |
| Adath Isreal Synagogue St. Paul, MN | Programming Not Covered by Gen Ops | $2,000 |
| Jewish Educational Center St Paul St. Paul, MN | Jewish Education Fund | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service St. Paul, MN | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,000 | 30 |
| 2023 | $65,250 | 20 |
| 2022 | $101,000 | 21 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marvin J. Pertzik as president and treasurer, Thomas B. Williams as secretary, and Fay Fishman as vice president.
Marvin J Pertzik Foundation is led by Fay Fishman, V. President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fay Fishman
V. President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin J. Pertzik
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas B. Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Marvin J Pertzik
Mailing address: 1764 Hillcrest Ave, St Paul, MN 55116
Phone: (651) 348-2630
Frequently asked questions about Marvin J Pertzik Foundation
How much does Marvin J Pertzik Foundation give each year?
Marvin J Pertzik Foundation gave $68K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $65K across 20 grants.
What is Marvin J Pertzik Foundation's typical grant size?
Marvin J Pertzik Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,050, and its average grant was $2,267, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marvin J Pertzik Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Marvin J Pertzik Foundation give grants?
Marvin J Pertzik Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (12 grants), Minneapolis, MN (7 grants), Mendota Heights, MN (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Marvin J Pertzik Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Marvin J Pertzik Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Recurring purposes include "Annual Appeal" (3 grants).
Who are Marvin J Pertzik Foundation's largest grantees?
Marvin J Pertzik Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Adath Israel Synagogue ($25,000), Sholom Foundation St Paul ($6,000) and American Friends of Kidum ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Marvin J Pertzik Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for religious institutions, Jewish education and community services, as well as organizations working in areas such as history, public media, food assistance, environmental and natural history education, and higher education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marvin J Pertzik Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marvin J Pertzik Foundation's EIN?
Marvin J Pertzik Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1364755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Marvin J Pertzik Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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