Joseph and Martha Melohn
Joseph and Martha Melohn is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in New York, including religious congregations and educational and social-service organizations.
Joseph and Martha Melohn at a glance
In short: Joseph and Martha Melohn gave $17K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,400
- -91.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,582
- -91.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $26,278
- -61.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph and Martha Melohn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Leon Melohn
Mailing address: 250 West 55Th Street 13Th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 787-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph and Martha Melohn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bikur Cholim of Manhattan ($10K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 118 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joseph and Martha Melohn open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) 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 $425; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $450 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 905% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $954K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bikur Cholim of Manhattan New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Khal Adath Jeshurun New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Congregation Bnai Israel Chaim New York, NY | General Support | $1,400 |
| Cong KAV Chaim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Westside Kollel New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim Monsey, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Yeshiva Bais Mikroh Monsey, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Cong Adas Yereim Jamaica, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Cong Heichal Moshe New York, NY | General Support | $400 |
| Kupath Rambahn Kolel Polin Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,278 | $26 | $42,782 | $17,400 | 11 | $17,400 | $26 | $1,923 |
| 2024 | $69,034 | $254,938 | $208,197 | $194,500 | 10 | $194,500 | $175,216 | $5,298 |
| 2023 | $22,293 | $684 | $18,071 | $9,300 | 9 | $9,300 | $684 | $1,455 |
| 2022 | $39,680 | $497,195 | $501,962 | $489,560 | 37 | $489,560 | $343,047 | $4,090 |
| 2021 | $176,447 | $955,875 | $965,868 | $953,946 | 51 | — | $654,438 | $8,418 |
| 2020 | $186,440 | $457,774 | $524,837 | $515,700 | 28 | — | $243,896 | $8,694 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph and Martha Melohn reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The grantees’ descriptions offer examples of the organizations supported: Bikur Cholim of Manhattan says it assists sick and elderly people through services including help with medical expenses, meals, patient advocacy, and family support. Kupath Rambahn Kolel Polin says it awards grants to religious education and social-service institutions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $17,400 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $300 to $10,000, with a median of $500. Its largest 2025 grants were $10,000 to Bikur Cholim of Manhattan, $2,500 to Khal Adath Jeshurun, and $1,400 to Congregation Bnai Israel Chaim. The listed purposes for these grants were general support. Other 2025 recipients included Cong Kav Chaim, Westside Kollel, Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim, Yeshiva Bais Mikroh, Cong Adas Yereim, Cong Heichal Moshe, Kupath Rambahn Kolel Polin, and Cong Zichron Mordchai Shlomo.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: It accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a letter describing the organization’s purpose and use of funds to Leon Melohn. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Leon Melohn is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Joseph and Martha Melohn is led by Leon Melohn, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leon Melohn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Martha Melohn
How much does Joseph and Martha Melohn give each year?
Joseph and Martha Melohn gave $17K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $195K across 10 grants.
What is Joseph and Martha Melohn's typical grant size?
Joseph and Martha Melohn's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,582, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph and Martha Melohn that year got $425 on average.
Where does Joseph and Martha Melohn give grants?
Joseph and Martha Melohn gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Monsey, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Joseph and Martha Melohn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph and Martha Melohn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph and Martha Melohn's largest grantees?
Joseph and Martha Melohn's largest 2025 grantees include Bikur Cholim of Manhattan ($10,000), Khal Adath Jeshurun ($2,500) and Congregation Bnai Israel Chaim ($1,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph and Martha Melohn?
Joseph and Martha Melohn reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph and Martha Melohn fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grantees’ descriptions offer examples of the organizations supported: Bikur Cholim of Manhattan says it assists sick and elderly people through services including help with medical expenses, meals, patient advocacy, and family support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph and Martha Melohn?
Joseph and Martha Melohn has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Joseph and Martha Melohn's EIN?
Joseph and Martha Melohn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3395216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Joseph and Martha Melohn accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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