Temkin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Temkin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chappaqua, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$35,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$656,527
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,000 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $23,500 | 10 | $583,668 |
| 2024 | $18,000 | 10 | $605,597 |
| 2025 | $35,500 | 16 | $656,527 |
How to apply
Temkin 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 Temkin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $19,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen | World Central Kitchen uses the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies through times of crisis and beyond. | $5,000 |
| Democracy Now | For true democracy to work, people need easy access to independent, diverse sources of news and information. Democracy Now! is funded entirely through contributions from listeners, viewers, and foundations. | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., (PPFA) is a national not-for-profit organization with its main offices in New York City and Washington, DC. PPFA is the leading advocate for reproductive health care in the United States today. It provides support for the health, education, and advocacy missions of its 69 affiliates nationwide, which operate more than 700 health centers in almost every state. | $4,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Pbs foundation is the leadeer for philanthropic support of pbs through establishing special initiatives funds to ensure pbs's continued excellence, and to promote and enhance outstanding public broadcasting programs and services. | $3,000 |
| Wync | WNYC is a major producer of original content for public radio nationwide. | $2,500 |
| Covenant House | Covenant House builds a bridge to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking through unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support. | $2,000 |
| Individual | $2,000 | |
| Neighbors Link | Neighbors Link works to strengthen the whole community through the healthy integration of immigrants by offering education and empowerment programs. Its strategies to educate and empower families include a Worker Center, English as a Second Language (ESL) education, legal services and advocacy, workforce development, parent education, early childhood programs and academic support for school-age children of immigrants. | $2,000 |
| Whole Woman's Health Alliance | Whole Woman's Health Alliance is a Virginia-based 503(c) nonprofit committed to transforming abortion care in the United States. Since our founding in 2015, we have worked tirelessly to ensure access to exceptional reproductive care and dismantle the stigma surrounding abortion through advocacy, litigation, and education | $2,000 |
| Humane World for Animals Inc | Humane World for Animals, Inc., formerly known as the Humane Society of the United States, seeks to tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering. | $2,000 |
| City Wildlife Inc | City Wildlife protects and advocates for wildlife and wildlife habitat through rehabilitation for release, public education, and community engagement. Our goals are to manage a rescue center to assist sick, orphaned, and injured wild animals and return them to the wild, to promote the enjoyment of native wildlife and harmonious co-existence with wild animals, and to protect the District of Columbia's wild places for animal habitats. | $1,500 |
| SPCA of Westchester | SPCA Westchester is one of the oldest humane societies in the United States founded in 1883 providing life changing care for animals through rescue and rehabilitation, justice, community education, and successful and lasting adoptions. | $1,500 |
| Beloved Community Incubator | Beloved Community Incubator helps workers and communities build economic power through cooperative business ownership, access to capital, and network-based support. | $1,500 |
| New York City Outward Bound Center Inc | NYC Outward Bound Schools was founded in 1987 to bring Outward Bound's powerful educational approach to New York City's young people and their public schools. Our programs focus on creating immersive, deeper learning experiences that help students develop social, emotional, and academic development competencies in their classrooms and communities. | $1,000 |
| Environmental Health Sciences | Environmental health sciences is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and science organization that aims to drive good science into public policy and public discussion on our environment and health,including climate change. | $1,000 |
| Paws Crossed Animal Rescue | Paws crossed animal rescue is a private organization which relies on donations, grants, and fundraising events to aid in animal rescue and provide medical care, nourishment, and a safe haven for abandoned, abused, and disabled animals. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Temkin
- Ana van Winters
Questions people ask
Does Temkin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Temkin Family Foundation give?
$35,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Temkin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Temkin (Trustee) and Ana van Winters (Trustee).
What does Temkin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.