Aminoff Philanthropic Tr
Aminoff Philanthropic Tr is a private foundation based in Great Neck, New York. In 2024, it reported making grants to charitable organizations, all of which were in New York.
Aminoff Philanthropic Tr at a glance
In short: Aminoff Philanthropic Tr gave $326K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $326,000
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,636
- -47.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,375,827
- +16.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aminoff Philanthropic Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Burbury Ln, Great Neck, NY 11023-1307
Phone: (917) 482-7880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aminoff Philanthropic Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Shore Hebrew Acasemy ($200K). Together the top 10 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aminoff Philanthropic Tr open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 285% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $222K (2022) to $396K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $326K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Hebrew Acasemy Great Neck, NY | General Funding | $199,500 |
| Touro University New York, NY | General Operations | $32,500 |
| Umjca Shaare Rachman Great Neck, NY | General Obligations | $27,000 |
| Kol Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $14,500 |
| Shulamith School for Girls Cedarhurst, NY | General Obligations | $14,000 |
| Mesciach Arteres Yakkov Lawerence, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tichon Meir Moshe Rockaway, NY | General Obligations | $8,500 |
| Yeshiva HAR Torah Bellrose, NY | General Funding | $8,500 |
| Bnos Yehudah Charity Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $7,500 |
| Oholei Torah Mesivath Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,375,827 | $697,650 | $329,652 | $326,000 | 11 | $326,000 | $158,742 | $114,413 |
| 2023 | $2,048,091 | $849,181 | $401,622 | $396,000 | 7 | $396,000 | $262,702 | $109,337 |
| 2022 | $2,243,344 | $730,495 | $231,856 | $221,800 | 3 | $221,800 | $211,530 | $103,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aminoff Philanthropic Tr reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and educational institutions, including religious schools. Among the grantees whose missions are described: Yeshiva Har Torah says it provides teaching facilities for Jewish faith, history, literature, life, and ideals; Touro University describes graduate and professional education in health sciences, public health, and education; and Chai Lifeline describes health support and assistance for children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $326,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $199,500, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $199,500 to North Shore Hebrew Academy for general funding, $32,500 to Touro University for general operations, and $27,000 to UMJCA Shaare Rachman for general obligations. Other grants included $14,500 to Kol Yaakov, $14,000 to Shulamith School for Girls, and $10,000 to Mesciach Arteres Yakkov.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Aminoff as president and Charlene Aminoff as treasurer.
Aminoff Philanthropic Tr is led by Jonathan Aminoff, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Aminoff
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Aminoff
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aminoff Philanthropic Tr
How much does Aminoff Philanthropic Tr give each year?
Aminoff Philanthropic Tr gave $326K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $396K across 7 grants.
What is Aminoff Philanthropic Tr's typical grant size?
Aminoff Philanthropic Tr's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $29,636, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aminoff Philanthropic Tr that year got $11K on average.
Where does Aminoff Philanthropic Tr give grants?
Aminoff Philanthropic Tr gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), Great Neck, NY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Aminoff Philanthropic Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aminoff Philanthropic Tr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aminoff Philanthropic Tr's largest grantees?
Aminoff Philanthropic Tr's largest 2024 grantees include North Shore Hebrew Acasemy ($199,500), Touro University ($32,500) and Umjca Shaare Rachman ($27,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aminoff Philanthropic Tr?
Aminoff Philanthropic Tr reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $326K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aminoff Philanthropic Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools and educational institutions, including religious schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aminoff Philanthropic Tr?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aminoff Philanthropic Tr's EIN?
Aminoff Philanthropic Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6708478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Aminoff Philanthropic Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Aminoff Philanthropic Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aminoff-philanthropic-tr-morg_9f863e7acbb74a70b31a5cc51ff95709
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