Karmin Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Karmin Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $148,220 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$148,220
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,500
- Assets$750,310
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,940 the year before.
34% of its 2025 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 | $119,425 | 26 | $764,474 |
| 2024 | $84,940 | 36 | $805,803 |
| 2025 | $148,220 | 32 | $750,310 |
How to apply
Karmin Family Charitable Trust 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 Karmin Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | $95,550 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 8 | $6,670 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $50,500 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $30,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $10,000 |
| Higher Ground | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $10,000 |
| Secure Community Network | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $10,000 |
| Am Shalom | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $6,200 |
| Israel Policy Forum | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Youth Services | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $5,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $3,500 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $3,000 |
| Breakthrough Board | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $2,500 |
| Mt Sinai Center | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $500 |
| JCC of Chicago | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $500 |
| JCFS Response | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $500 |
| McCallum Theater | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $500 |
| WTTW | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $500 |
| Tourette Association of America | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $350 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $300 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $300 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $250 |
| Evans Scholarship Fund | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $200 |
| WFMT | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $200 |
| Rush University Movement Disorder | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $200 |
| PBS So Cal | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $120 |
| Levy Senior Center Foundation | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Harriet Karmin
- Mark Karmin
- Jonathan Karmin
- Anthony Karmin
- James Karmin
Questions people ask
Does Karmin Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karmin Family Charitable Trust give?
$148,220 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Karmin Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Harriet Karmin (Trustee), Mark Karmin (Trustee), Jonathan Karmin (Trustee) and Anthony Karmin (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Karmin Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and seniors.