The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation
The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Bloomfield, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2K.
The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation at a glance
In short: The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation gave $2K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $825.333), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,476
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $825
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Ort America ($1K). Together the top 3 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ort America Bloomfield Hills, MI | Program | $1,376 |
| Vista Maria Dearborn Heights, MI | Program | $1,000 |
| Yad Ezra Berkley, MI | Program | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,496 | $2,476 | 3 | $71 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation is led by Roman Ferber, President & Secretary on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Roman Ferber
President & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Alon Kaufman
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation
How much does The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation give each year?
The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation gave $2K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation's typical grant size?
The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $825, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation give grants?
The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program" (3 grants).
How much is The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation's EIN?
The Miriam & Fred Ferber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1432758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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