Private foundation · EIN 41-1364755 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Marvin J Pertzik Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Minnesota. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $1,050.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $68K total, median $1,050. 73% of grants stayed in Minnesota. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$68K
Median grant
$1,050
Stays in MN
73%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.0M

How to apply

Letter outlining project, including financial data Contact: Marvin J Pertzik, 1764 Hillcrest Ave, St Paul, Mn, 6513482630 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Adath Israel SynagogueSt Paul, MNBuilding construction$25K
Sholom Foundation St PaulSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$6,000
American Friends of KidumWhite Plains, NYAdvancement of education/israel$5,000
Sholom Foundation MinneapolisMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating purposes$3,000
Talmud Torah of St PaulSt Paul, MNGeneral operations$3,000
Beth Jacob CongregationMendota Heights, MNMarvin j. pertzik endowment fund$2,500
Beth Jacob CongregationMendota Heights, MNPertzik supplemental programming$2,500
Adath Isreal SynagogueSt Paul, MNProgramming not covered by gen ops$2,000
Jewish Educational Center St PaulSt Paul, MNJewish education fund$2,000
Jewish Family ServiceSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$2,000
Maayanot Community Mikveh of MnMendota Heights, MNMikveh construction campaign$2,000
Ramsey County Historical SocietySt Paul, MNAnnual appeal$1,750
Jewish Comm of Greater St PaulSt Paul, MNMary & julius pertzik cultural art$1,500
St Paul Jewish FederationSt Paul, MNGeneral operating$1,200
Minnesota HillelMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating support$1,100
Cable Natural History Museum IncCable, WIGeneral operating support$1,000
Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MNAnnual appeal$1,000
Minneapolis Jewish FederationMinneapolis, MNSupport of rimon$1,000
Second Harvest HeartlandSt Paul, MNGeneral operating support$1,000
Twin Cities Public TelevisionSt Paul, MNAnnual fund$1,000
Jewish Comm of Greater St PaulSt Paul, MNAnnual appeal$500
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNLaw school partners in excellence$500
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNCarlson school annual fund$500
US Holocaust MuseumWashington, DCAnnual fund$225
Jewish Fnd for the RighteousWest Orange, NJGeneral operating$200
MinnpostMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating$125
American Jewish Hist SocietyNew York, NYAmerican jewish education program$100
Friends of Yad SarahNew York, NYGeneral operating$100
HiasSilver Spring, MDGeneral operating$100
MazonSherman Oaks, CAGeneral operating$100

By state: Minnesota 22 · New York 3 · Wisconsin 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New Jersey 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Marvin J Pertzik Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1979. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Marvin J Pertzik Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter outlining project, including financial data Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Marvin J Pertzik Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $68K across 30 grants, a median of $1,050.

Where does Marvin J Pertzik Foundation give?

Minnesota (22 grants), New York (3 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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