MBM Family Foundation Inc
MBM Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return; the filing says it filed articles of dissolution effective December 31, 2022, and distributed funds to qualified 501(c)(3) charities. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
MBM Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: MBM Family Foundation Inc gave $1K across 15 grants in 2022 (avg $95.6), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,434
- -68.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 15
- -65.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $96
- -8.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $90
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (83% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to MBM Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing marks the return as final and reports dissolution effective December 31, 2022, so this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5104 Sw 72Nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155
Phone: (305) 669-1350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MBM Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Miami Dade College Foundation (Miam ($200). Together the top 10 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars were reported as 83% to recipients in Florida, 10% to New York, and 8% to Washington, DC. Listed Florida recipients included organizations in Miami and Coral Gables; the listed out-of-state recipients were in New York and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is MBM Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $128; repeat grants $74. How we count
Medians: $130 first-time, $70 repeat.
- 60% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $4K (2021). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade College Foundation (Miam Miami, FL | Education | $200 |
| Frost Science Museum Miami, FL | Education | $159 |
| Dade Heritage Trust Miami, FL | Education | $140 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens Coral Gables, FL | Community | $120 |
| Caje (Miami Jewish Film Festival) Miami, FL | Education | $120 |
| WLRN (Public Radio) Miami, FL | Public Radio/TV | $100 |
| South FL PBS Miami, FL | Public Radio/TV | $100 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage New York, NY | Education | $90 |
| History Miami Miami, FL | Community | $75 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation Miami, FL | Community | $70 |
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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 | — | — | $5,497 | $1,434 | 15 | $1,434 | — | $123 |
| 2021 | $5,497 | $1 | $6,453 | $4,496 | 43 | $4,496 | $1 | $443 |
| 2020 | $11,949 | $3 | $5,655 | $3,698 | 39 | — | $3 | $739 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MBM Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $123 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission. It describes the foundation’s charitable activities as donations to religious, environmental, scientific/medical, educational, and community funds.
Among its 2022 grantees, Dade Heritage Trust said its mission is to preserve Miami-Dade County’s architectural, environmental, and cultural heritage through preservation, advocacy, and education. The Museum of Jewish Heritage described itself as a living memorial to the Holocaust and New York’s contribution to the global responsibility to never forget. Zoo Miami Foundation said its mission is to inspire people to preserve nature and motivate others to join through community engagement, fundraising, and relationship-building.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $1,434. Grants ranged from $50 to $200, with a median of $90. Notable grants included $200 to Miami Dade College Foundation for education, $159 to Frost Science Museum for education, $140 to Dade Heritage Trust for education, and $120 each to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens for community purposes and CAJE (Miami Jewish Film Festival) for education. It also gave $100 each to WLRN and South FL PBS for public radio/TV.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Mark Buchbinder (director/president), Marjorie Ann Buchbinder, Laura Buchbinder Clein, Emily Buchbinder Portman, and Elizabeth Buchbinder Beadle as directors.
MBM Family Foundation Inc is led by Mark Buchbinder, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Mark Buchbinder
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Buchbinder Beadle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Buchbinder Portman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Buchbinder Clein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Ann Buchbinder
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 MBM Family Foundation Inc
How much does MBM Family Foundation Inc give each year?
MBM Family Foundation Inc gave $1K across 15 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $4K across 43 grants.
What is MBM Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
MBM Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $90, and its average grant was $96, across 15 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MBM Family Foundation Inc that year got $128 on average.
Where does MBM Family Foundation Inc give grants?
MBM Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (8 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does MBM Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on MBM Family Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (8 grants) and "Education" (5 grants).
Who are MBM Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
MBM Family Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Miami Dade College Foundation (Miam ($200), Frost Science Museum ($159) and Dade Heritage Trust ($140), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does MBM Family Foundation Inc fund?
The filing does not state a mission. It describes the foundation’s charitable activities as donations to religious, environmental, scientific/medical, educational, and community funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MBM Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is MBM Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, MBM Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $123 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is MBM Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
MBM Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0773843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does MBM Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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