Private foundation · EIN 92-1894145 · Elko, Nevada · Arts, culture & humanities

Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $64K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$64K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NV
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Elko Community ConcertElko, NVContribute to concert series$40K
Elko High School Performing ArtsElko, NVContribute performing arts program$17K
Grammer 2 SchoolElko, NVContribute to music program$3,350
Wells Combined SchoolWells, NVContribute to music program$3,300

About this foundation

Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Elko, Nevada, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Epstein and Lynn Rubel Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $64K across 4 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Marvin Epstein and Lynn Rubel Foundation give?

Nevada (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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