Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation
Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K.
Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $34,507
- -95.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -83.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $17,254
- -71.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $17,254
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Jewish Federation ($30K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 43 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $738K (2021). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | Education | $30,262 |
| The Friendship Circle Los Angeles, CA | Education | $4,245 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $34,507 | $34,507 | 2 | $34,507 | — |
| 2021 | $34,507 | $725,008 | $738,365 | $737,640 | 12 | $737,640 | $6,253 |
| 2020 | $47,864 | $705,064 | $735,407 | $734,297 | 12 | — | $7,043 |
| 2019 | $78,207 | $250,207 | $231,200 | $230,165 | 17 | — | $5,239 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation is led by Joy Monkarsh, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Joy Monkarsh
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jerry Monkarsh (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation
How much does Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation give each year?
Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $738K across 12 grants.
Where does Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation operate?
Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Pennsylvania.
What is Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation's EIN?
Joy and Jerry Monkarsh Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4862874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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