Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation
The Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Its 2026 filing reports grants to nonprofit organizations, including Jewish community organizations, a university, a service-dog organization, and a children’s hospital.
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 120 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in Minnesota. 13% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,677,965
- +4.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 120
- +3.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,983
- +1.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $37,061,554
- +9.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (16 of 120, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (86% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says application forms are available by contacting Linda Fiterman. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that it will not approve grants for individuals, lobbying, or advocacy groups.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time, according to the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda Fiterman
Mailing address: 600 Highway 169 S Suite 1020, St Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: (763) 971-1904
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Minneapolis Jewish Federation ($308K). Together the top 10 received $872K.
Grant Size Distribution
575 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 537 grants of 575 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The next-largest state shares were Illinois and New York, at 3% each; North Carolina and Iowa each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 120 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 16 of 120 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 78% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2025) to $3.0M (2024). In 2026 it made 120 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation Minnetonka, MN | Public Support | $307,800 |
| United Way - Greater Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | Public Support | $140,000 |
| University of St Thomas St. Paul, MN | Public Support | $100,000 |
| Can Do Canines New Hope, MN | Public Support | $75,000 |
| Minnesota Jewish Community Center St. Paul, MN | Public Support | $54,000 |
| Yeshiva of Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN | Public Support | $50,000 |
| United Way - St Cloud Stcloud, MN | Public Support | $45,000 |
| Chabad U of M Minneapolis, MN | Public Support | $36,000 |
| Childrens Minnesota Hospital Minneapolis, MN | Public Support | $34,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue St Louis Park, MN | Public Support | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,061,554 | $5,175,058 | $1,929,657 | $1,677,965 | 120 | $1,677,990 | $3,430,672 | $2,002,845 |
| 2025 | $33,815,453 | $3,976,057 | $1,794,730 | $1,606,000 | 116 | $1,606,025 | $1,987,732 | $1,812,040 |
| 2024 | $31,634,126 | $4,224,827 | $3,261,082 | $3,035,750 | 114 | $3,035,775 | $1,014,858 | $1,604,384 |
| 2023 | $30,670,381 | $3,257,616 | $2,042,844 | $1,857,164 | 117 | $1,857,189 | $591,445 | $1,468,905 |
| 2022 | $29,455,609 | $5,015,088 | $2,146,441 | $1,746,150 | 108 | $1,746,175 | $2,132,800 | $1,412,875 |
| 2021 | $26,586,962 | $4,028,564 | $1,963,111 | $1,820,800 | 196 | — | $1,436,278 | $1,392,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Minneapolis Jewish Federation says it promotes philanthropy and addresses local and global Jewish needs; Can Do Canines says it creates partnerships between specially trained dogs and people; and Youth Frontiers says it provides experiences intended to inspire character, civility, and community. The University of St. Thomas describes its mission as educating students to advance the common good.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 120 grants totaling $1,677,965. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $307,800, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $307,800 to Minneapolis Jewish Federation, $140,000 to United Way – Greater Twin Cities, $100,000 to the University of St. Thomas, $75,000 to Can Do Canines, and $54,000 to Minnesota Jewish Community Center. The filing lists each of these grants as “public support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Michael Fiterman as president, David Lenzen as secretary, Linda Fiterman as treasurer, and Stacy Rubsam as vice president.
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation is led by Michael Fiterman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael Fiterman
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Lenzen
Secretary
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Fiterman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Rubsam
Vice President
On filings since 2025
8 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 Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation
How much does Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation give each year?
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 120 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.6M across 116 grants.
What is Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,983, across 120 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation give grants?
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (33 grants), St. Paul, MN (17 grants), St Louis Park, MN (8 grants) and Golden Valley, MN (6 grants).
Does Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 120 grants with a stated purpose on Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (119 grants).
Who are Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Minneapolis Jewish Federation ($307,800), United Way - Greater Twin Cities ($140,000) and University of St Thomas ($100,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation?
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation reported $37.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (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.
What does Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says application forms are available by contacting Linda Fiterman. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation's EIN?
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6058465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mike-and-linda-fiterman-family-foundation-morg_c8bd532f23c741fb9573da02640f8f0e
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