Kaminsky Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kaminsky Family Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $403,190 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$403,190
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $434,878 the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $434,878 | 48 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $403,190 | 48 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
Kaminsky Family 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 Kaminsky Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 13 | $154,690 |
| New York | 16 | $116,750 |
| California | 3 | $57,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $30,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $11,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $10,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2,700 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank NJ | General operations | $50,000 |
| Challenged Athlete Fdn | General operating support | $43,000 |
| NJ Pac | General operating support | $40,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom (Afmda) | General support | $25,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun | General operating support | $16,490 |
| Friends of Israel Defense | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General operating support | $12,600 |
| Huypoparathyroidism Association | General support | $12,000 |
| Jewish Nation Fund - Arava Institute | General operating support | $11,500 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation | General support | $10,800 |
| Bass Foundation | Event | $10,100 |
| Middlebury College | Scholarship program | $10,000 |
| NYU Steinhardt | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Penn State Hillel | General support | $10,000 |
| The Public Theatre | General operations | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General support | $9,300 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | General support | $9,000 |
| Jewish Federation South Palm Beach | General support | $9,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General support | $7,500 |
| Dean Stryker Memorial Une | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Broadway Cares Org | General operations | $6,000 |
| Jew Belong | General support | $6,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | General support | $5,500 |
| St Barnabas | General support | $5,500 |
| Us-Felnet | General support | $5,500 |
| Millburn Short Hills First Aid Squad | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Newark Yoga Movement | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Table to Table | General operations | $4,500 |
| Clinics Can Help | General support | $3,600 |
| Huru International | General support | $3,600 |
| Teach for America | General support | $2,500 |
| Footsteps | General operations | $2,000 |
| Stand With US | General support | $2,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | General support | $2,000 |
| Link Educati Ptrs | General operations | $1,800 |
| World Central Kitchen Wckorg | General operations | $1,200 |
| Columbia University | General operations | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges | General support | $1,000 |
| The Louis D Brandeis Center Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Kaminsky
Questions people ask
Does Kaminsky Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kaminsky Family Foundation give?
$403,190 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Kaminsky Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard Kaminsky (President).
What does Kaminsky Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and education.