Mirman Family Foundation
The Mirman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $244,918, all to recipients in New York State.
Mirman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Mirman Family Foundation gave $245K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $244,918
- +175.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,492
- +120.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,250
- Total assets
- $3,043,731
- +98.2% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Mirman Family Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Michele Mirman
Mailing address: 222 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (212) 935-1555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mirman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of the Hebrew Univ ($75K). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mirman Family Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2023) to $245K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ New York, NY | Charitable | $75,000 |
| The Lower East Side Tenement Museum New York, NY | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Bear Givers New York, NY | Charitable | $37,000 |
| Cteen Upper Westside Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $33,333 |
| Westhampton Beach Performing Arts C Westhampton Beach, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Whitney Museum of America New York, NY | Charitable | $13,500 |
| Making Headway Chappaqua, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kane Street Synagogue Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $4,835 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | Charitable | $3,750 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 | $3,043,731 | $1,763,731 | $255,666 | $244,918 | 10 | $244,918 | $108,179 | $94,534 |
| 2023 | $1,535,666 | $623,581 | $89,000 | $89,000 | 8 | $89,000 | $26,015 | $61,201 |
| 2022 | $1,001,085 | $1,004,375 | $3,300 | — | — | $1,650 | — | $2,054 |
| 2021 | $10 | $10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mirman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Bear Givers describes its mission as bringing joy to children and adults through teddy bears. Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation describes its mission as providing an inclusive, sustainable public space connecting people, nature, and the waterfront. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $244,918. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $75,000, with a median grant of $19,250.
Among the largest grants were $75,000 to American Friends of the Hebrew University, $45,000 to The Lower East Side Tenement Museum, $37,000 to Bear Givers, $33,333 to CTeen Upper Westside Inc, and $25,000 to Westhampton Beach Performing Arts C. Other listed grants included $13,500 to the Whitney Museum of America, $5,000 to Making Headway, $4,835 to Kane Street Synagogue, $3,750 to the Metropolitan Opera, and $2,500 to Brooklyn Bridge Park.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Submit a letter request to Michele Mirman describing the use of funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michele S Mirman, Matthew Mirman, and Phoebe Mirman as trustees.
Mirman Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Mirman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele S. Mirman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phoebe Mirman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Mirman Family Foundation
How much does Mirman Family Foundation give each year?
Mirman Family Foundation gave $245K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89K across 8 grants.
What is Mirman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Mirman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,250, and its average grant was $24,492, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mirman Family Foundation give grants?
Mirman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Mirman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Mirman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are Mirman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Mirman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of the Hebrew Univ ($75,000), The Lower East Side Tenement Museum ($45,000) and Bear Givers ($37,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mirman Family Foundation?
Mirman Family Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mirman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Bear Givers describes its mission as bringing joy to children and adults through teddy bears. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mirman Family Foundation?
Mirman Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mirman Family Foundation's EIN?
Mirman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6712869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mirman Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mirman-family-foundation-morg_0d72b52c7ccf4176a15bf5047bd62270
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