Ben B & Iris Margolis Private Fdn for Medical Research
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 87-6180864 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$631K
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$631,490
Total assets$13.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $631,490 and $631,490.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ of Utah College of Medicine | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating | $631,490 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $631,490 | 1 |
| 2024 | $581,178 | 1 |
| 2023 | $571,971 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642239349100904
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6180864
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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