The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Beachwood, OH EIN: 31-1546865

The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beachwood, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $42K.

The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation at a glance

In short: The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation gave $92K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2023)
$91,806
+53.0% vs 2022
Grants made (2023)
6
+20.0% vs 2022
Average grant
$15,301
+27.5% vs 2022
Median grant
$10,000
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Who The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2023

Catholic Community Foundation: $45KCatholic Community Foundation$45KHonduran Childrens Rescue: $20KHonduran Childrens Rescue$20KUrban Community School: $10KUrban Community School$10KCleveland Sight Center: $10KCleveland Sight Center$10KCoar Peace Mission: $5KCoar Peace Mission$5KAkron Community Foundation: $2KAkron Community Foundation$2K

The largest 2023 recipient was Catholic Community Foundation ($45K). Together the top 6 received $92K.

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

20<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

States

Cities

ClevelandWickliffeSolonUniversity HeightsAkronHunting Valley

How The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 31% from 2020 to 2023. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out 140% 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$25K$50K$75K$100K4 grants2020 5 grants2021 5 grants2022 6 grants2023

From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $92K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $92K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Community Foundation Cleveland, OHGeneral Fund$45,000
Honduran Childrens Rescue University Heights, OHGeneral Fund$20,000
Urban Community School Cleveland, OHGeneral Fund$10,000
Cleveland Sight Center Cleveland, OHGeneral Fund$10,000
Coar Peace Mission Wickliffe, OHGeneral Fund$5,000
Akron Community Foundation Akron, OHGeneral Fund$1,806
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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
2023—$42,180$107,425$91,8066$107,425$42,180$76,682
2022$1,481,189$13,045$73,663$60,0005$73,663$28,005$82,755
2021$1,542,528$138,809$73,281$60,0005$72,769$38,291$88,828
2020$1,477,677$103,558$84,138$70,0004—$31,860$76,270

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation is led by Marilyn J. Tsivitse, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Marilyn J. Tsivitse

    President

    Secretary & Tte → President, Treasurer & Tte, 2021

    President, Treasurer & Tte → President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Paul T. Tsivitse

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Peter J. Tsivitse

    Vice President

    President, Treasurer & Tte → Vice President & Tte, 2021

    Vice President & Tte → Vice President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation

How much does The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation give each year?

The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation gave $92K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $60K across 5 grants.

What is The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation's typical grant size?

The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,301, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation give grants?

The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants).

Does The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation's largest grantees?

The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Catholic Community Foundation ($45,000), Honduran Childrens Rescue ($20,000) and Urban Community School ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.

How much is The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation's EIN?

The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1546865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

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

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). The Marilyn and Peter Tsivitse Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-marilyn-and-peter-tsivitse-foundation-morg_77a50843813442de9fbb5863f9585b5a

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