David Minkin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David Minkin Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $185,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$185,000
- Assets$25.6 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 58 | $24.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 60 | $25.6 million |
How to apply
David Minkin Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What David Minkin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 38 | $761,500 |
| New York | 10 | $202,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $185,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $14,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $7,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | General | $185,000 |
| Max Planck Florida Fdn | General | $150,000 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | General | $80,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Florida | General | $75,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | General | $65,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Brooklyn | General | $50,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida | General | $50,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | General | $45,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera Inc | General | $40,000 |
| Palm Healthcare Foundation Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | General | $25,000 |
| St Mary's Medical Center | General | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | General | $15,000 |
| Center for Child Counseling | General | $15,000 |
| Palm Beach Zoo | General | $15,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of PBC | General | $10,000 |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium Fka South Florida Science Center | General | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General | $10,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | General | $10,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | General | $10,000 |
| Southwest Florida Community Foundation Inc | General | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General | $10,000 |
| The Palm Beach Symphony Society | General | $10,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | General | $10,000 |
| Children's Case Management Org Inc - Families First of Palm Beach County | General | $7,500 |
| Duke of Edinburgh's Int'l Award (USA) | General | $7,500 |
| Flagler Museum | General | $7,500 |
| Navy League of the Us-Palm Beach Council | General | $7,500 |
| Opportunity Inc of Palm Beach County | General | $7,500 |
| American Friends of Royal Museums Greenwich Co Chapel & Yorke-Lucy Cooke | General | $7,000 |
| Avda Shelter Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse | General | $7,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach | General | $7,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General | $7,000 |
| Hospice of Palm Beach County | General | $6,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Foundation | General | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Prescott Lester
Questions people ask
Does David Minkin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David Minkin Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs David Minkin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Prescott Lester (Trustee).
What does David Minkin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and human services.