The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein
The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein is a private foundation, based in Boynton Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $134K. Net investment income was $87K.
The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein at a glance
In short: The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein gave $134K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $134K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,300
- +119.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $134,300
- +119.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $134,300
- Total assets
- $2,952,078
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Details of Contributions to Charitable Organizations Available Upon Request ($134K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2024) to $134K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Details of Contributions to Charitable Organizations Available Upon Request Boynton Beach, FL | To Promote Activities of the Religious Organizations | $134,300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,952,078 | $223,377 | $250,277 | $134,300 | 1 | $134,300 | $87,400 | $187,763 |
| 2024 | $2,981,943 | $486,198 | $216,596 | $61,160 | 1 | $61,160 | $215,262 | $182,663 |
| 2023 | $2,722,341 | $942,557 | $244,042 | $91,885 | 1 | $97,084 | $644,099 | — |
| 2022 | $2,023,826 | $939,648 | $237,262 | $73,790 | 1 | $74,200 | — | $9,469 |
| 2021 | $1,321,440 | $345,072 | $116,465 | $80,420 | 1 | — | — | $99,266 |
| 2020 | $1,092,833 | $797,085 | $113,788 | $90,630 | 9 | — | $9,273 | $98,310 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elisa Mermelstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Mermelstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein
How much does The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein give each year?
The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein gave $134K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 1 grant.
How large is The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein?
The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein operate?
The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein has awarded grants in Florida, New Jersey, New York.
What is The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein's EIN?
The Elisa and Howard Mermelstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8111269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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