The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub
The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $111K.
The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub at a glance
In short: The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub gave $70K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $35K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $70,000
- +40.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $35,000
- -30.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $1,264,814
- +2.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bideawee Inc ($35K). Together the top 2 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $79K (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bideawee Inc Wantagh, NY | General | $35,000 |
| North Shore Animal League America Port Washington, NY | General | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,264,814 | $128,980 | $104,495 | $70,000 | 2 | $85,178 | $111,390 | $90,856 |
| 2025 | $1,240,333 | $89,079 | $81,464 | $50,000 | 1 | $64,143 | $71,858 | $84,674 |
| 2024 | $1,232,710 | $7,609 | $109,704 | $78,500 | 2 | $91,457 | $19,581 | $76,131 |
| 2023 | $1,336,114 | $49,225 | $105,101 | $71,500 | 2 | $85,165 | $31,882 | $77,106 |
| 2022 | $1,392,147 | $148,488 | $94,065 | $60,000 | 2 | $74,165 | $130,907 | $86,069 |
| 2021 | $1,337,950 | $161,588 | $100,531 | $65,000 | 1 | — | $144,177 | $76,140 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub is led by Marilyn Elias, Co-Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Marilyn Elias
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $3K, to Marilyn Elias (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub
How much does The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub give each year?
The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub gave $70K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub?
The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $91K (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 Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub operate?
The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub has awarded grants in Connecticut, New York.
What is The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub's EIN?
The Max Malie Dr Leonard and Bernice Laub's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7091387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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