Marvin J Pertzik Foundation
Accepts applications
Marvin J Pertzik Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,050 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$68,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,050
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $65,250 the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,250 | 20 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $68,000 | 30 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marvin J Pertzik 1764 Hillcrest Ave, St Paul, MN 55116 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 348-2630 |
| What to submit | Letter outlining project, including financial data |
What Marvin J Pertzik Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $61,175 |
| New York | 3 | $5,200 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $225 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200 |
| California | 1 | $100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adath Israel Synagogue | Building construction | $25,000 |
| Sholom Foundation St Paul | General operating support | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Kidum | Advancement of education/israel | $5,000 |
| Sholom Foundation Minneapolis | General operating purposes | $3,000 |
| Talmud Torah of St Paul | General operations | $3,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation | Marvin j. Pertzik endowment fund | $2,500 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation | Pertzik supplemental programming | $2,500 |
| Adath Isreal Synagogue | Programming not covered by gen ops | $2,000 |
| Jewish Educational Center St Paul | Jewish education fund | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Maayanot Community Mikveh of MN | Mikveh construction campaign | $2,000 |
| Ramsey County Historical Society | Annual appeal | $1,750 |
| Jewish Comm of Greater St Paul | Mary & julius pertzik cultural art | $1,500 |
| St Paul Jewish Federation | General operating | $1,200 |
| Minnesota Hillel | General operating support | $1,100 |
| Cable Natural History Museum Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Annual appeal | $1,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | Support of rimon | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Jewish Comm of Greater St Paul | Annual appeal | $500 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Law school partners in excellence | $500 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Carlson school annual fund | $500 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Annual fund | $225 |
| Jewish Fnd for the Righteous | General operating | $200 |
| Minnpost | General operating | $125 |
| American Jewish Hist Society | American jewish education program | $100 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | General operating | $100 |
| Hias | General operating | $100 |
| Mazon | General operating | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Marvin J Pertzik
- Thomas B Williams
- Fay Fishman
Questions people ask
Does Marvin J Pertzik Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Marvin J Pertzik Foundation give?
$68,000 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,050.
Who runs Marvin J Pertzik Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marvin J Pertzik (Pres/Treas), Thomas B Williams (Secretary) and Fay Fishman (V. President).
What does Marvin J Pertzik Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.