Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation
SAMUEL & BERTHA MARINBACH is a private foundation based in East Meadow, New York. Its 2021 filing records grants to charitable, educational, and religious organizations.
Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation gave $160K across 22 grants in 2021 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $159,628
- Grants made (2021)
- 22
- Average grant
- $7,256
- Median grant
- $2,484
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing also says it has no assets remaining and expects no new assets, so this policy should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 755 Buchanan Road, East Meadow, NY 11554
Phone: (516) 481-4411
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Jewish National Fund ($114K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to recipients in New Jersey, and 2% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 22 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Philanthropic | $114,000 |
| Metro Council on Jewish Poverty New York, NY | Philanthropic | $4,348 |
| Columbia Univ Business School New York, NY | Education | $4,000 |
| United States Youth League Staten Island, NY | Philanthropic | $4,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel Glencoe, IL | Synagogue | $3,453 |
| Beth Midrash Gehova Lakewood, NJ | Yeshiva | $2,688 |
| Center for Hope and Safety Rochelle Park, NJ | Philanthropic | $2,500 |
| New Israel Fund New York, NY | Philanthropic | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House New York, NY | Philanthropic | $2,485 |
| Congregation Bnai Avraham Livingston, NJ | Synagogue | $2,484 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4 | $159,628 | $159,628 | 22 | $4 | $3,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants included support for philanthropic organizations, educational institutions, synagogues, and a yeshiva. Among the grantees described in their own words, Jewish National Fund-USA says it works toward a prosperous future for the land of Israel and its people across areas including forestry, water solutions, community building, education, and heritage preservation. Center for Hope and Safety says it assists victims and survivors of domestic violence in Bergen County, New Jersey, through housing, emotional support, and other services.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $159,628 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $114,000, with a median grant of $2,484.
Notable 2021 grants included $114,000 to Jewish National Fund in New York, $4,348 to Metro Council on Jewish Poverty, $4,000 to Columbia University Business School, and $2,500 to Center for Hope and Safety. Other listed recipients included United States Youth League ($4,000), North Shore Congregation Israel ($3,453), Beth Midrash GeHova ($2,688), New Israel Fund ($2,500), Ronald McDonald House ($2,485), Congregation Bnai Avraham ($2,484), Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun ($2,484), and UJA ($2,484).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Barbara Rascoff, Beth Lewis, and Berta Bienenstock as trustees.
Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Barbara Rascoff
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Berta Bienenstock
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Lewis
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation
How much does Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation give each year?
Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation gave $160K across 22 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,484, and its average grant was $7,256, across 22 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation give grants?
Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Bethpage, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic" (13 grants) and "Synagogue" (5 grants).
Who are Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Jewish National Fund ($114,000), Metro Council on Jewish Poverty ($4,348) and Columbia Univ Business School ($4,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for philanthropic organizations, educational institutions, synagogues, and a yeshiva. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation's EIN?
Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6201552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Does Samuel & Bertha Marinbach Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 year 2021
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