Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Boca Raton, FL EIN: 38-3507986

Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $573K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $33K.

Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation at a glance

In short: Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation gave $47K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$46,618
-8.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
6
-33.3% vs 2023
Average grant
$7,770
+37.9% vs 2023
Median grant
$4,000
Total assets
$572,658
-0.7% vs 2023
Primary geography
Michigan (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

Who Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

The Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids: $20KThe Jewish Federation of GrandRapids$20KTemple Emanuel: $17KTemple Emanuel$17KGrand Valley State University: $5KGrand Valley State University$5KBoca Raton Regional Hospital: $3KBoca Raton Regional Hospital$3KFerris State University Foundation: $1KFerris State UniversityFoundation$1KGrand Rapids Community College Foundation: $1KGrand Rapids Community CollegeFoundation$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids ($20K). Together the top 6 received $47K.

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

37<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

Grand RapidsAllendaleBoca RatonNew YorkEast LansingBig RapidsBloomfield HillsFarmington HillsPhoenixWest Bloomfield

How Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 102% 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

$0$20K$40K$60K6 grants2020 7 grants2021 9 grants2022 9 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2021) to $51K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $47K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MIReligious$20,000
Temple Emanuel Grand Rapids, MIReligious$16,618
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MIEducational$5,000
Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FLCharitable$3,000
Ferris State University Foundation Big Rapids, MIEducational$1,000
Grand Rapids Community College Foundation Grand Rapids, MIEducational$1,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$572,658$40,304$54,171$46,6186$46,618$32,701$45,522
2023$576,525$43,332$58,983$50,6929$50,692$33,879$32,748
2022$592,176$22,153$46,846$39,9809$39,980$15,287$34,046
2021$616,869$19,395$44,152$37,2157$37,215$12,458$36,781
2020$641,626$21,800$43,074$37,5006—$16,226$32,369

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation is led by Margaret J. Tracy-Finklestein, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Margaret J. Tracy-Finklestein

    President

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • David A. Finklestein

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Debra A. Wiegand

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Megan Yost

    Vice President

    Assistant Vice President → Vice President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Margaret T. Finklestein (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Morton M. Finklestein (2020–2023) — Former President
  • Former: Michael J. Taylor (2020–2022) — Incorporator

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 Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation

How much does Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation gave $47K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 9 grants.

What is Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?

Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,770, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation give grants?

Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (3 grants).

Does Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).

Who are Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?

Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids ($20,000), Temple Emanuel ($16,618) and Grand Valley State University ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation?

Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation reported $573K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3507986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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