Joseph and Martha Melohn

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 13-3395216

The Joseph and Martha Melohn family philanthropic entities are based in New York City and operate as private foundations focused on charitable grantmaking. The family maintains multiple related foundations under the Melohn name, reflecting a structured approach to their philanthropic work.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$69K

+209.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$195K

+1991.4% YoY

Grant Count

+11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+1782.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph and Martha Melohn reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $2.1M (97%)

New Jersey $63K (3%)

Florida $2K (0%)

Maryland $100 (0%)

Ohio $100 (0%)

States

Florida Maryland New Jersey New York Ohio

Cities

BaltimoreBronxBrooklynCedarhurstChestnut RidgeCleveland HeightsFar RockawayFlushingForest HillsJacksonJamaicaLakewoodLawrenceLittle NeckMonseyNew YorkPassaicPomonaRichmond HillSpring Valley

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Joseph and Martha Melohn Tzedaka Fund (2023):

Total Assets: $363,043
Total Giving: $51,930

The foundations maintain minimal staffing, with zero employees listed in organizational records, consistent with many family foundation structures that rely on external management or family administration.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$69,034	$22,293	$39,680
Revenue	$254,938	$684	$497,195
Expenses	$208,197	$18,071	$501,962
Qualifying Distributions	$194,500	$9,300	$489,560
Net Investment Income	$175,216	$684	$343,047
Distributable Amount	$5,298	$1,455	$4,090

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

134 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hatzolah Emergency Air Response Team Inc ($180,000), Congregation Derech Emes of Wesley Hills ($10,000), Congregation Bnai Israel Chaim ($1,300).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
3 JAMAICA, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$400
CONGREGATION BNAI ISRAEL CHAIM NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,300
CONGREGATION OHAV SHALOM NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$300
WESTSIDE KOLLEL NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000
HATZOLAH EMERGENCY AIR RESPONSE TEAM INC FLUSHING, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$180,000
KUPATH RAMBAHN KOLEL POLIN BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$300
JEWISH WOMENS CLUB NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$500
CONGREGATION DERECH EMES OF WESLEY HILLS MONSEY, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
CONG KAV CHAIM BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$500
KOZNITZ CONGREGATION-AVODAS YISROEL INC BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$200

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Joseph Melohn has been identified as serving on the board of Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc., indicating involvement in broader business and philanthropic leadership roles.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LEON MELOHN	TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Joseph and Martha Melohn?

The foundations engage in active grantmaking, with the Joseph and Martha Melohn Tzedaka Fund reporting total giving of $51,930 based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2023). The Tzedaka Fund held total assets of $363,043 as of that filing. The use of "Tzedaka" in one foundation name indicates a connection to Jewish charitable giving traditions, suggesting the foundations may have particular interest in Jewish-related causes and organizations.

What size grants does Joseph and Martha Melohn award?

In 2024, Joseph and Martha Melohn awarded 10 grants totaling $195K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Joseph and Martha Melohn required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Joseph and Martha Melohn reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.