The Jerold and Ellen Minkin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jerold and Ellen Minkin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Troy, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $138,162 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $34,300. 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$138,162
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$34,300
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $158,167 the year before.
21% 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 | $135,607 | 46 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $158,167 | 52 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $138,162 | 57 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
The Jerold and Ellen Minkin 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 The Jerold and Ellen Minkin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 34 | $67,485 |
| Illinois | 2 | $52,800 |
| New York | 6 | $9,839 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1,650 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,377 |
| Arizona | 1 | $750 |
| Texas | 1 | $723 |
| Florida | 2 | $604 |
| Virginia | 3 | $584 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | Charitable | $34,300 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable | $18,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,203 |
| Individual | Charitable | $8,495 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable | $6,594 |
| Adat Shalom Synagogue | Charitable | $6,400 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,850 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,806 |
| Jarc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Gesher Human Services | Charitable | $2,900 |
| Jewish Family Services | Charitable | $2,591 |
| Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation | Charitable | $2,551 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Karmanos Cancer Institute | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinso | Charitable | $1,810 |
| Hillel University of Michigan | Charitable | $1,800 |
| The Zekelman Holocaust Memorial | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Autism Alliance of Michigan | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Hillel Campus Alliance | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,377 |
| Friends of JCC Krakow | Charitable | $1,080 |
| Jewish Community Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Parkinson Foundation | Charitable | $900 |
| Individual | Charitable | $750 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Charitable | $750 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $723 |
| Individual | Charitable | $515 |
| Have Faith Haiti Mission | Charitable | $509 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $504 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Charitable | $500 |
| Play for Pink | Charitable | $500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $364 |
| Individual | Charitable | $350 |
| Lubavitch Foundation | Charitable | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerold R Minkin
- Ellen R Minkin
- Jodi L Spilman
- Michael A Minkin
Questions people ask
Does The Jerold and Ellen Minkin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jerold and Ellen Minkin Family Foundation give?
$138,162 in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs The Jerold and Ellen Minkin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerold R Minkin (President), Ellen R Minkin (Treasurer), Jodi L Spilman (Director) and Michael A Minkin (Director).
What does The Jerold and Ellen Minkin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and human services.