MBM Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Miami, FL EIN: 65-0773843

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.

Key facts about MBM Family Foundation Inc

In short: MBM Family Foundation Inc gave $1K across 15 grants in 2022 (avg $95.6), mostly in Florida. 60% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
65-0773843
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2022
Annual giving (2022)
$1,434
Grants made (2022)
15
Average grant
$96
Median grant
$90
New grantees (estimate)
60% first-time grantees (9 of 15, 2022)
Primary geography
Florida (83% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; 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 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$1K

-68.1% YoY

Grant Count

15

-65.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$95.6

-8.6% YoY

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.

Is MBM Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

60%

first-time grantees, 2022

In 2022, 9 of 15 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $120; repeat grants $59. How we count

Medians: $120 first-time, $55 repeat.

  • 40% 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.

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

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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

6states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkMiamiWashingtonCoral GablesBrooklynClarkstownClermontFt LaunderdaleGlendaleHagerstownMaitlandMiami BeachMontgomeryNorth MiamiClermonFort LauderdaleHoaleah

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K39 grants2020 43 grants2021 15 grants2022

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $4K (2021). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $1K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2022

Miami Dade College Foundation (Miam: $200Miami Dade College Foundation(Miam$200Frost Science Museum: $159Frost Science Museum$159Dade Heritage Trust: $140Dade Heritage Trust$140Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens: $120Fairchild Tropical BotanicGardens$120Caje (Miami Jewish Film Festival): $120Caje (Miami Jewish FilmFestival)$120WLRN (Public Radio): $100WLRN (Public Radio)$100South FL PBS: $100South FL PBS$100Museum of Jewish Heritage: $90Museum of Jewish Heritage$90History Miami: $75History Miami$75Zoo Miami Foundation: $70Zoo Miami Foundation$70

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

97<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Miami Dade College Foundation (Miam Miami, FLEducation$200
Frost Science Museum Miami, FLEducation$159
Dade Heritage Trust Miami, FLEducation$140
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens Coral Gables, FLCommunity$120
Caje (Miami Jewish Film Festival) Miami, FLEducation$120
WLRN (Public Radio) Miami, FLPublic Radio/TV$100
South FL PBS Miami, FLPublic Radio/TV$100
Museum of Jewish Heritage New York, NYEducation$90
History Miami Miami, FLCommunity$75
Zoo Miami Foundation Miami, FLCommunity$70

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant sum Grant count
2022 — — $5,497 $1,434 15
2021 $5,497 $1 $6,453 $4,496 43
2020 $11,949 $3 $5,655 $3,698 39
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2K$4K$6K$8K2020 2021 2022
Metric202220212020
Total Assets—$5,497$11,949
Revenue—$1$3
Expenses$5,497$6,453$5,655
Qualifying Distributions$1,434$4,496—
Net Investment Income—$1$3
Distributable Amount$123$443$739

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 5104 Sw 72Nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155
Phone: (305) 669-1350

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 $120 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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