R & M Fink Family Trust
R & M Fink Family Trust is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 23 charitable grants totaling $2,948,693 to organizations in several states.
R & M Fink Family Trust at a glance
In short: R & M Fink Family Trust gave $2.9M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $128K), mostly in Florida. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,948,693
- +247.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $128,204
- +323.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,938
- Total assets
- $16,866,805
- -6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to R & M Fink Family Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a letter request describing the use of funds and lists Richard Fink as the contact. It states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Fink
Mailing address: 500 S Us Highway One Apt 504, Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: (212) 935-1555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R & M Fink Family Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Freedom Start Foundation ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 98 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest share of grant dollars went to Florida recipients (85%), followed by Virginia (8%), New York (4%), Maryland (3%), and California (1%). The listed grants include recipients in Jupiter, Fairfax, New York, Falls Church, Hagerstown, Vista, and Baltimore.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is R & M Fink Family Trust open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $501K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 496% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 755% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $495K (2021) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Start Foundation Jupiter, FL | Charitable | $2,500,000 |
| Gmuf- Mercatus Center Fairfax, VA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Inova Health Foundation Falls Church, VA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Pastors for Prisoners Vista, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Children Center Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Timothys Church Chantilly, VA | Charitable | $15,765 |
| Bear Givers New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Beit Tshuvah Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $9,015 |
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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 | $16,866,805 | $765,317 | $2,949,043 | $2,948,693 | 23 | $2,948,693 | $765,317 | $390,761 |
| 2023 | $18,116,527 | $684,909 | $848,959 | $847,750 | 28 | $847,750 | $684,909 | $705,837 |
| 2022 | $18,280,577 | $575,693 | $645,715 | $643,020 | 16 | $643,020 | $575,693 | $590,398 |
| 2021 | $18,350,599 | $1,250,514 | $495,144 | $495,119 | 15 | $495,119 | $594,905 | $393,130 |
| 2020 | $17,595,229 | $300,801 | $577,900 | $495,700 | 16 | — | $375,661 | $435,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R & M Fink Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $391K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, New York University describes its work as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. Beit T'Shuvah says it provides psychological and spiritual healing to people and families affected by addiction and other destructive behaviors. Bear Givers says it brings joy to children and adults through teddy bears. These are the recipient organizations’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the trust.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 23 grants totaling $2,948,693. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $2,500,000; the median grant was $2,938. The largest grants were $2,500,000 to Freedom Start Foundation, $150,000 to GMUF–MERCATUS CENTER, and $100,000 to New York University. Other listed grants included $50,000 each to Inova Health Foundation and Doctors Without Borders, and $25,000 each to Pastors for Prisoners and Johns Hopkins Children Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard Fink is listed as an officer on the 2024 filing.
R & M Fink Family Trust's only listed officer is Richard Fink, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Fink
Officer
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 R & M Fink Family Trust
How much does R & M Fink Family Trust give each year?
R & M Fink Family Trust gave $2.9M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $848K across 28 grants.
What is R & M Fink Family Trust's typical grant size?
R & M Fink Family Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,938, and its average grant was $128,204, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R & M Fink Family Trust that year got $501K on average.
Where does R & M Fink Family Trust give grants?
R & M Fink Family Trust gives mostly in Florida: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jupiter, FL (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does R & M Fink Family Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on R & M Fink Family Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (23 grants).
Who are R & M Fink Family Trust's largest grantees?
R & M Fink Family Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Freedom Start Foundation ($2,500,000), Gmuf- Mercatus Center ($150,000) and New York University ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R & M Fink Family Trust?
R & M Fink Family Trust reported $16.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $391K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does R & M Fink Family Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, New York University describes its work as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R & M Fink Family Trust?
The filing says to submit a letter request describing the use of funds and lists Richard Fink as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R & M Fink Family Trust's EIN?
R & M Fink Family Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6466359. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). R & M Fink Family Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/r-and-m-fink-family-trust-morg_cfcb0d2f979e4a2a992dafbd960f729a
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