Joseph and Martha Melohn

Foundation · Grantmaker 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.

Key facts about Joseph and Martha Melohn

EIN: 13-3395216
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $17,400
Grants made (2025): 11
Average grant: $1,582
Median grant: $500
New grantees (estimate): 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025)
Primary geography: New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Joseph and Martha Melohn funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Joseph and Martha Melohn's 11 itemized 2025 grants were New York (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Monsey, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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. 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

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$17K

-91.1% YoY

Grant Count

+10.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-91.9% YoY

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

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $17K (100%)

Share of all 11 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Florida Maryland New Jersey New York Ohio

Cities

New YorkBrooklynMonseyLakewoodFlushingSpring ValleyFar RockawayJamaicaLawrenceBronxPassaicPomonaRichmond HillBaltimoreCedarhurstChestnut RidgeCleveland HeightsForest HillsJacksonLittle Neck

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

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 25, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

118 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Bikur Cholim of Manhattan ($10,000), Khal Adath Jeshurun ($2,500), Congregation Bnai Israel Chaim ($1,400).

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

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

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS 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.