Minkoff Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Minkoff Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,592 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $11,000. 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$47,592
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$340,627
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2025 was down from $92,000 the year before.
96% 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 | $47,700 | 2 | $392,824 |
| 2024 | $92,000 | 2 | $224,693 |
| 2025 | $47,592 | 22 | $340,627 |
How to apply
Minkoff Family Foundation Inc 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 Minkoff Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 11 | $33,261 |
| New York | 4 | $12,822 |
| Maryland | 4 | $929 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $480 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Center | Building campaign and general operations | $11,000 |
| Chabad of Madison | Building campaign and general operations | $10,000 |
| Madison Jewish Federation | Building campaign and general operations | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc - Paid Personally | Building campaign and general operations | $10,000 |
| Hadassah Foundation | Building campaign and general operations | $2,522 |
| Sspjss | Building campaign and general operations | $1,200 |
| American Society Landscape Architec | Building campaign and general operations | $535 |
| American Cancer | Building campaign and general operations | $400 |
| Dror Habo | Building campaign and general operations | $300 |
| The American Institue of Architects | Building campaign and general operations | $280 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | Building campaign and general operations | $200 |
| Magen David Adom | Building campaign and general operations | $200 |
| Agrace | Building campaign and general operations | $200 |
| Hias | Building campaign and general operations | $180 |
| MP Lis Foundation | Building campaign and general operations | $120 |
| Hadwizo | Building campaign and general operations | $100 |
| Jbi International | Building campaign and general operations | $100 |
| ALS Association | Building campaign and general operations | $100 |
| Northwest School | Building campaign and general operations | $50 |
| National Federation Blind | Building campaign and general operations | $49 |
| Uso | Building campaign and general operations | $30 |
| Meals on Wheels | Building campaign and general operations | $26 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel S Minkoff
- Deborah Z Minkoff
- Caren L Minkoff
- Michael F Minkoff
- Benjamin R Minkoff
- Joshua S Minkoff
Questions people ask
Does Minkoff Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Minkoff Family Foundation Inc give?
$47,592 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Minkoff Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joel S Minkoff (Director), Deborah Z Minkoff (Director), Caren L Minkoff (Director) and Michael F Minkoff (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Minkoff Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.