David E Monn Foundation
David E Monn Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $136K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $7K.
David E Monn Foundation at a glance
In short: David E Monn Foundation gave $9K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,500
- -43.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,125
- -71.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $135,960
- -1.0% vs 2023
- 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 September 2026.
Who David E Monn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asian Cultural Council Inc ($3K). Together the top 4 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David E Monn Foundation gives
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $15K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Cultural Council Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| St George's Choral Society Since 1817 Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Complexions Contemporary Ballet Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Church of the Transfiguration New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $135,960 | $7,112 | $8,500 | $8,500 | 4 | $8,500 | $7,112 | $6,663 |
| 2023 | $137,348 | $1,261 | $15,053 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,052 | $1,261 | $7,152 |
| 2022 | $151,140 | $63 | $51 | — | — | $50 | $63 | $7,441 |
| 2021 | $151,128 | $73 | $5,227 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $73 | $7,457 |
| 2020 | $156,282 | $237 | $7,562 | $7,500 | 2 | — | $237 | $334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David E Monn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David E Monn Foundation is led by David Monn, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Monn
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 David E Monn Foundation
How much does David E Monn Foundation give each year?
David E Monn Foundation gave $9K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
What is David E Monn Foundation's typical grant size?
David E Monn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,125, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David E Monn Foundation give grants?
David E Monn Foundation 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 New York, NY (4 grants).
Does David E Monn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David E Monn Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is David E Monn Foundation?
David E Monn Foundation reported $136K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David E Monn Foundation's EIN?
David E Monn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1612326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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