The M and S Family Foundation
The M and S Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations with purposes including education, religious activity, financial assistance, emergency response, and fertility-related assistance.
The M and S Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The M and S Family Foundation gave $322K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $321,910
- -46.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,497
- -35.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,838
- Total assets
- $46,358
- +140.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 The M and S Family 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3004 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (845) 639-1658
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The M and S Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bais Medrash Keren Shlomo ($63K). Together the top 10 received $214K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 155 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 26% to New Jersey, 1% to Florida, and 6% to recipients whose state is unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The M and S Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $228K (2021) to $602K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bais Medrash Keren Shlomo Lakewood, NJ | Education | $63,400 |
| Tomoshov Congregation Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $37,952 |
| Various Charities Brooklyn, NY | Various | $37,722 |
| Yeshiva Torah V'daath Brooklyn, NY | Education | $24,180 |
| The Flatbush Community Brooklyn, NY | Financial Assistance | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Jamaica | Religious | $20,000 |
| Merkaz Hatzedaka Corp Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $11,997 |
| Sheires L'pinchas New Square, NY | Educational | $10,500 |
| Flatbush Hatzala Brooklyn, NY | Emergency Responders | $10,000 |
| Kivisi Inc Brooklyn, NY | fertility | $8,000 |
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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 | $46,358 | $355,002 | $323,810 | $321,910 | 28 | $321,910 | $2 | $1,616 |
| 2023 | $19,266 | $220,011 | $603,621 | $601,871 | 34 | $601,871 | $11 | $6,264 |
| 2022 | $397,896 | $500,035 | $538,931 | $535,331 | 26 | $535,331 | $35 | $2,471 |
| 2021 | $439,242 | $645,004 | $228,548 | $228,263 | 25 | $228,263 | $4 | $2,557 |
| 2020 | $12,566 | $205,027 | $364,717 | $362,917 | 42 | — | $27 | $4,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The M and S Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, religious activity, financial assistance, and emergency response. Among its grantees, Ohr Chodosh Inc describes its mission as promoting religious, intellectual, moral, physical, developmental, and social welfare in accordance with Jewish faith and traditions. Mifal Tzedaka Vchesed Chasdei Aharon says it provides financial assistance to Torah and Talmudic scholars, needy individuals, and organizations advancing those purposes. The Yad Lelev Foundation Inc says it supports victims of accidents, tragedies, and disasters and their families. Yad Chaya Inc says it provides food, clothing, shelter, and psychological support to qualifying organizations and needy individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $321,910. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $63,400, with a median of $5,838. Notable grants included $63,400 to Bais Medrash Keren Shlomo for education, $37,952 to Tomoshov Congregation for religious purposes, $37,722 to Various Charities, $24,180 to Yeshiva Torah V’daath for education, and $20,000 each to The Flatbush Community for financial assistance and Chabad of Jamaica for religious purposes. Other grants included $10,000 to Flatbush Hatzala for emergency responders, $8,000 to Kivisi Inc for fertility, and $7,200 to Ohr Chodosh Inc for religious purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ethel Markovics and Menachem Markovics as trustees.
The M and S Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Menachem Markovics
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ethel Markovics
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joshua Markovics (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 The M and S Family Foundation
How much does The M and S Family Foundation give each year?
The M and S Family Foundation gave $322K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $602K across 34 grants.
What is The M and S Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The M and S Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,838, and its average grant was $11,497, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The M and S Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The M and S Family Foundation give grants?
The M and S Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (15 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does The M and S Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The M and S Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (15 grants).
Who are The M and S Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The M and S Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bais Medrash Keren Shlomo ($63,400), Tomoshov Congregation ($37,952) and Yeshiva Torah V'daath ($24,180), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The M and S Family Foundation?
The M and S Family Foundation reported $46K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $322K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The M and S Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as education, religious activity, financial assistance, and emergency response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The M and S Family 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 ↑
What is The M and S Family Foundation's EIN?
The M and S Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4713697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The M and S Family 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 October 2026.
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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