Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation
Joseph and Malka Melohn 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 $182K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $41K. Net investment income was $30K.
Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation gave $41K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,700
- -32.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,700
- -32.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,700
- Total assets
- $182,050
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (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 Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 501c3 ORG AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ($41K).
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 22 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 461% 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 $41K (2024) to $471K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 501c3 ORG AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Surfside, FL | Charitable | $40,700 |
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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 | $182,050 | $68,934 | $40,750 | $40,700 | 1 | $40,700 | $29,705 | $8,838 |
| 2023 | $153,866 | $31,443 | $60,450 | $60,400 | 1 | $60,400 | $6,443 | $7,954 |
| 2022 | $182,873 | $78,418 | $52,077 | $43,857 | 1 | $43,857 | $719 | $8,579 |
| 2021 | $156,532 | $600,671 | $477,571 | $471,100 | 1 | — | $478,115 | $5,104 |
| 2020 | $33,432 | $204,066 | $170,117 | $170,117 | 18 | — | $135,174 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation is led by Joseph Melohn, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Melohn
President
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 Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation
How much does Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation give each year?
Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation gave $41K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
How large is Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation?
Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation reported $182K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation operate?
Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin.
What is Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation's EIN?
Joseph and Malka Melohn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3395217. 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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