The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman
The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman is a private foundation, based in Arlington, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $676K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman at a glance
In short: The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman gave $51K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,500
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,214
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $676,049
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aggregate Donation Under 3000 ($28K). Together the top 7 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $51K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregate Donation Under 3000 Boston, MA | Charity | $27,500 |
| Chabadorg Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $8,000 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Scarsdale, NY | Charity | $3,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Charity | $3,000 |
| Jewish Pre School Lexignton, MA | Charity | $3,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Charity | $3,000 |
| Geder Avos Jewish Heritage Group IN Suffern, NY | Charity | $3,000 |
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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 | $676,049 | $43,537 | $56,686 | $50,500 | 7 | $50,500 | $6,151 | $36,961 |
| 2023 | $689,198 | $27,910 | $57,122 | $51,000 | 6 | $51,000 | $14,189 | $36,711 |
| 2022 | $718,410 | $-24,451 | $60,657 | $50,300 | 47 | $50,300 | $7,930 | $45,988 |
| 2021 | $803,518 | $142,855 | $52,628 | $45,800 | 44 | $45,800 | $141,315 | $46,776 |
| 2020 | $713,291 | $31,408 | $54,101 | $45,000 | 42 | — | $19,486 | $42,069 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman is led by Richard Fraiman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Fraiman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman
How much does The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman give each year?
The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman gave $51K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 6 grants.
What is The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman's typical grant size?
The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,214, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman give grants?
The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman gives mostly in Massachusetts: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (7 grants).
Who are The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman's largest grantees?
The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman's largest 2024 grantees include Aggregate Donation Under 3000 ($27,500), Chabadorg ($8,000) and American Friends of Soroka Medical ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman?
The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman reported $676K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman's EIN?
The Melvin & Beatrice Fraiman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3530126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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