Memorial Library and Art Collection
Memorial Library and Art Collection is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $825K. Net investment income was $912K.
Memorial Library and Art Collection at a glance
In short: Memorial Library and Art Collection gave $825K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $825K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $825,000
- +43.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $825,000
- +186.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $825,000
- Total assets
- $8,228,646
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Memorial Library and Art Collection funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Olga Lengyel Institute ($825K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Memorial Library and Art Collection gives
- Giving grew 514% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2020) to $825K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $825K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Olga Lengyel Institute New York, NY | General Support | $825,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,228,646 | $1,500,622 | $2,127,503 | $825,000 | 1 | $1,312,489 | $912,432 | $1,147,090 |
| 2023 | $8,855,527 | $1,231,988 | $1,996,848 | $575,200 | 2 | $1,436,778 | $665,359 | $1,147,861 |
| 2022 | $9,629,472 | $645,404 | $1,780,674 | $260,103 | 2 | $1,037,574 | $112,391 | $1,198,157 |
| 2021 | $10,711,587 | $1,125,501 | $1,494,073 | $134,265 | 2 | $714,367 | $620,276 | $1,292,440 |
| 2020 | $11,088,901 | $721,937 | $1,406,319 | $51,486 | 3 | — | $222,873 | $1,254,824 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Memorial Library and Art Collection reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Memorial Library and Art Collection is led by Mark Berez, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Berez
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Carole Lustig-Berez
Trustee & V
Trustee → Trustee & V, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Adele Lemlek
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $26K (2024)
Bela Piperno
Trustee
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $26K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Field (2020–2021) — Trustee & Vice President
- Former: Ellen Field (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $75K, to Mark Berez (Trustee & PR). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Library and Art Collection
How much does Memorial Library and Art Collection give each year?
Memorial Library and Art Collection gave $825K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $575K across 2 grants.
How large is Memorial Library and Art Collection?
Memorial Library and Art Collection reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Memorial Library and Art Collection?
Memorial Library and Art Collection is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $8.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Memorial Library and Art Collection operate?
Memorial Library and Art Collection has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, New York.
What is Memorial Library and Art Collection's EIN?
Memorial Library and Art Collection's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6192320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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