MJB Family Foundation
MJB Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $444K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $3K.
MJB Family Foundation at a glance
In short: MJB Family Foundation gave $39K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,500
- -31.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,700
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $443,532
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (55% 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 MJB Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard Hillel ($20K). Together the top 5 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How MJB Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% 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 $39K (2024) to $94K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Hillel Cambridge, MA | General | $20,000 |
| Bexley Community Foundation Columbus, OH | General | $7,000 |
| Columbus School for Girls Columbus, OH | General | $6,000 |
| Congregation Beth Tikvah Worthington, OH | General | $4,500 |
| Loveland Special Needs Horseback Lincoln, MA | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $443,532 | $82,575 | $40,857 | $38,500 | 5 | $38,500 | $2,575 | $24,440 |
| 2023 | $401,814 | $113,022 | $56,750 | $56,500 | 4 | $56,500 | $3,022 | $19,205 |
| 2022 | $345,542 | $126,817 | $55,183 | $55,000 | 4 | $55,000 | $6,817 | $14,889 |
| 2021 | $273,908 | $90,326 | $93,790 | $93,500 | 5 | $93,500 | $2,826 | $15,223 |
| 2020 | $277,372 | $51,155 | $41,839 | $40,000 | 5 | — | $13,655 | $13,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MJB Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
MJB Family Foundation is led by Merom Brachman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Merom Brachman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew Smith
Assistant Tr
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Tr, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith Brachman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lavea Brachman
Vice President
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about MJB Family Foundation
How much does MJB Family Foundation give each year?
MJB Family Foundation gave $39K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 4 grants.
What is MJB Family Foundation's typical grant size?
MJB Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,700, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MJB Family Foundation give grants?
MJB Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does MJB Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of MJB Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are MJB Family Foundation's largest grantees?
MJB Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard Hillel ($20,000), Bexley Community Foundation ($7,000) and Columbus School for Girls ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MJB Family Foundation?
MJB Family Foundation reported $444K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is MJB Family Foundation's EIN?
MJB Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1040130. 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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