Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust
The Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust is a private foundation based in West Sand Lake, New York. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2023 grants included religious, educational, and medical purposes.
Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust at a glance
In short: Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust gave $36K across 32 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $36,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 32
- -3.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,125
- +3.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $725
- Total assets
- $170,723
- +0.8% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 31, 2023)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Dale M Raisig PO Box 442, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Phone: (518) 674-6367
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Brotherhood Synagogue ($3K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, recipients in New York received 52% of grant dollars, followed by Vermont at 18%, and Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Connecticut at 6% each. The trust also made grants to organizations in other states, including New Hampshire, Washington, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 31 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 77% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $36K (2023). In 2023 it made 32 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brotherhood Synagogue New York, NY | Religious | $3,000 |
| United Counciling Services Benningston, VT | Educational | $3,000 |
| 15 Love Albany, NY | Education | $2,500 |
| Congregation Ansche Chesed New York, NY | Religious | $2,500 |
| Perkiomen School Pennsburg, PA | Education | $2,250 |
| Hunter College Elementary Sch PTA NY, NY | Education | $2,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel School New York, NY | Education | $2,000 |
| Berith Sholom Temple Troy, NY | Religious | $1,800 |
| Flight for Life Lakewood, CO | Medical | $1,500 |
| Vermont Public Broadcast Systems Battleboro, VT | Educational | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $170,723 | $41,155 | $39,586 | $36,000 | 32 | $36,000 | $40,655 | $31,859 |
| 2022 | $169,407 | $30,925 | $36,798 | $36,000 | 33 | $36,000 | $30,425 | $31,891 |
| 2021 | $175,782 | $16,585 | $38,102 | $36,000 | 39 | — | $16,085 | $29,794 |
| 2020 | $197,314 | $21,200 | $34,102 | $26,900 | 27 | — | $20,180 | $26,209 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2023 — 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 for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for religious organizations and educational institutions, as well as a medical-purpose grant.
The grantees describe a range of activities. Perkiomen School says it is a coeducational college-preparatory school for grades 6–12. Abraham Joshua Heschel School describes itself as an independent Jewish day school serving students from a range of Jewish backgrounds, practices, and beliefs. The C.G. Jung Institute of New York says it offers postgraduate clinical training for people preparing to practice as Jungian psychoanalysts. Other 2023 recipients included organizations whose stated missions address college access for underrepresented students (UNCF), housing (Habitat for Humanity), hunger and poverty policy advocacy (Bread for the World), and Native students and tribal college education (American Indian College Fund).
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust made 32 grants totaling $36,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median of $725. Among the largest grants were $3,000 to Brotherhood Synagogue and $3,000 to United Counseling Services; $2,500 each to 15 Love and Congregation Ansche Chesed; and $2,250 to Perkiomen School. Other notable grants included $2,000 each to Hunter College Elementary School PTA and Abraham Joshua Heschel School, and $1,500 each to Flight for Life and Vermont Public Broadcast Systems.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Alice Sander, Dale M Raisig, and Joanne Mintzer as trustees.
Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Alice Sander
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dale M. Raisig
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne Mintzer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 G & Hortense Mintzer Trust
How much does Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust give each year?
Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust gave $36K across 32 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $36K across 33 grants.
What is Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust's typical grant size?
Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust's median grant in 2023 was $725, and its average grant was $1,125, across 32 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust that year got $750 on average.
Where does Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust give grants?
Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (18%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Troy, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Albany, NY (2 grants).
Does Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (9 grants), "Education" (8 grants) and "Religious" (5 grants).
Who are Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust's largest grantees?
Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Brotherhood Synagogue ($3,000), United Counciling Services ($3,000) and Berith Sholom Temple ($2,750 across 2 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust?
Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust reported $171K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for religious organizations and educational institutions, as well as a medical-purpose grant. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust's EIN?
Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6034010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Joseph G & Hortense Mintzer Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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