Minow Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Minow Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $960,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$960,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
91% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 13 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $960,000 | 11 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Minow Family Foundation 75 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 512-5156 |
| What to submit | Letter form is suggested, although not required. No special material is required. |
What Minow Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $565,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $195,000 |
| New York | 2 | $125,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Northwestern University | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Nnmjbm Plant for Our Children | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Chicago History Museum | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Beyond Legal Aid | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kanoon Magnet School | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha L Minow
- Mary R Minow
- Nell Minow
Questions people ask
Does Minow Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Minow Family Foundation give?
$960,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Minow Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Martha L Minow (President, Director), Mary R Minow (Treasurer, Director) and Nell Minow (Vice President, Director, Secretary).
What does Minow Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.