Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon

Private foundation · Grantmaker Easton, MD EIN: 01-6013997

Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon is a private foundation, based in Easton, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $471K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $26K.

Key facts about Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon

In short: Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon gave $19K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
01-6013997
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$18,500
Grants made (2026)
2
Average grant
$9,250
Median grant
$9,250
Total assets
$470,619
Primary geography
Massachusetts (82% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$471K

+23.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$19K

+5.2% YoY

Grant Count

2

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+110.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

CambridgeBostonDallasSomervilleWashinton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K2 grants2021 2 grants2022 3 grants2023 2 grants2024 4 grants2025 2 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $19K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2026

Massachusetts Inst of Technology: $15KMassachusetts Inst ofTechnology$15KAmerican Heart Association: $3KAmerican Heart Association$3K

The largest 2026 recipient was Massachusetts Inst of Technology ($15K). Together the top 2 received $19K.

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Massachusetts Inst of Technology Cambridge, MAHigher education institution reserch funds scholarships$15,250
American Heart Association Dallas, TXOrganization for fighting heart disease and stroke$3,250

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$470,619$379,690$360,553
Revenue$26,715$29,086$16,615
Expenses$19,110$17,591$16,314
Qualifying Distributions$19,110$17,591$15,735
Net Investment Income$26,105$29,086$16,615
Distributable Amount$20,618$18,373$16,475

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon is led by Joseph Kubit, Chairman since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Joseph Kubit

    Chairman

    Trustee → Chairman, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    0 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Edward Moore

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    0 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Tschantz

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    0 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marc Moesse

    Secretary

    Secretary → Trutee, 2025

    Trutee → Secretary, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    0 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Beasman

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    0.7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert J Steininger II

    Chairman Emeritus

    Chairman → Chairman Emeritus, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    0 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon

How much does Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon give each year?

Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon gave $19K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $18K across 4 grants.

How large is Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon?

Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon reported $471K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

Where does Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon operate?

Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Texas.

What is Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon's EIN?

Memorial Fund of Phi Beta Epsilon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6013997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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