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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 93-1067365

Melvin Garb Foundation

A private foundation in Encinitas, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 22 grants and $1.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Michael D Berlin
441 Saxony Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
(619) 980-5500
Form and materials
N/A
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
N/A

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,567,000

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $5,590,686

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,875,000

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $6,314,603

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,544,575

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $4,385,074

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,832,000

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $5,541,764

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,092,841

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $6,091,342

  • Tax year 2020

    $988,406

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $5,767,294

  • Tax year 2019

    $657,379

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $6,164,391

  • Tax year 2018

    $846,100

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $6,492,440

Grants paid in 2025

22 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Coastal RootsEncinitas, CA

    Sustainable agriculture, food justice, ancient jewish wisdom

    $260,000
  2. Diabetes Research ConnectionDel Mar, CA

    Diabetes research

    $200,000
  3. Hillel of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Mentors and educators to provide students with valuable tools and opportunities to be jewish leaders

    $150,000
  4. American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY

    Support jewish democratic values and fighting antisemitism

    $112,000
  5. Jewish Family ServicesSan Diego, CA

    Working to create a stronger, healthier community where everyone can thrive

    $100,000
  6. Seacrest FoundationEncinitas, CA

    Supports senior housing and healthcare

    $100,000
  7. Vehicles for Change - San DiegoNational City, CA

    To provide automobiels to people experiencing extreme poverty and in need of reliable transportation

    $100,000
  8. Hebrew Free Loan of San DiegoLa Jolla, CA

    Provide zero-interest loans to support those facing financial challenges or investing in their life dreams

    $75,000
  9. Leap to SuccessCarlsbad, CA

    Programs for women

    $75,000
  10. American Joint Distribution CommitteeNew York, NY

    Disaster relief response to emergent crises and ongoing development needs

    $50,000
  11. Interfaith Community ServicesCarlsbad, CA

    Empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through programs with faith communities

    $50,000
  12. Kitchens for GoodSan Diego, CA

    Provide technical and life skills for individuals to find meaningful careers in hospitality industry

    $50,000
  13. SD Memorial SocietyPoway, CA

    Provide support during difficult times

    $50,000
  14. Temple Israel of HollywoodLos Angeles, CA

    Support for synagogue

    $50,000
  15. Empowered Endings FoundationSan Diego, CA

    To humanize healthcare and ensure no one faces grief alone

    $25,000
  16. Jewish Community Center of San DiegoLa Jolla, CA

    JCC programs

    $25,000
  17. Pendleton Community FundCarlsbad, CA

    Support for servicemen: specifically providing car seats for children

    $25,000
  18. Burn InstituteSan Diego, CA

    Supporting individuals affected by burn trauma

    $20,000
  19. Circle TLC RanchSantee, CA

    Support camps

    $15,000
  20. Mama's KitchenSan Diego, CA

    Improve health and wellbeing of individuals vulnerable to malnutrition

    $15,000
  21. East County Youth SymphonyEl Cajon, CA

    Support young musicians with orchestral education and performance opportunities

    $10,000
  22. Thinc FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Advancing a more constructive vision for k-12 education dedicating transparency, honesty and integrity in the classroom

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health2 grants $225,00039% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $120,00021% of the total
  3. Civil rights1 grant $112,00019% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $85,00015% of the total
  5. Animals1 grant $15,0003% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture1 grant $15,0003% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $10,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California21 grants $1,517,000
  2. New York1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Michael D BerlinDIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $37,000
  • David WinklerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $12,125
  • Estee AaronsonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $12,125
  • Robin RubinDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $12,125

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