Kaminsky Family Foundation
Kaminsky Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Highland Beach, Florida. In 2024, it made 48 grants totaling $403,190 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in food assistance, health care, education, and Jewish and Israel-related activities.
Kaminsky Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kaminsky Family Foundation gave $403K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New Jersey. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $403,190
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,400
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $10,695,165
- +36.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (8 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kaminsky Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2727 S Ocean Blvd Apt 802, Highland Beach, FL 33487-1840
Phone: (973) 379-3062
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kaminsky Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Food Bank NJ ($50K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
193 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 193 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 38% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 29% to New York, 14% to California, 8% to Florida, and 3% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kaminsky Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 48 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $950 first-time, $6K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $222K (2021) to $529K (2022). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $403K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank NJ Hillside, NJ | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Challenged Athlete Fdn San Diego, CA | General Operating Support | $43,000 |
| NJ Pac Newark, NJ | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom (Afmda) New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun Short Hills, NJ | General Operating Support | $16,490 |
| Friends of Israel Defense New York, NY | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $12,600 |
| Huypoparathyroidism Association Lemoore, CA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Jewish Nation Fund - Arava Institute Jamaica Plain, MA | General Operating Support | $11,500 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation Deerfield Beach, FL | General Support | $10,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,695,165 | $2,862,601 | $439,442 | $403,190 | 48 | $408,590 | $1,118,033 | $414,477 |
| 2023 | $7,845,037 | $29,038 | $468,997 | $434,878 | 48 | $440,441 | $119,184 | $383,007 |
| 2022 | $7,661,413 | $1,059,342 | $560,259 | $528,802 | 39 | $532,664 | $133,857 | $385,134 |
| 2021 | $8,851,987 | $1,645,109 | $242,810 | $221,877 | 26 | $226,990 | $230,374 | $367,495 |
| 2020 | $6,557,362 | $856,761 | $248,640 | $238,461 | 32 | — | $395,366 | $282,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kaminsky Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $414K for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Community Food Bank of New Jersey received a grant for general operations, and the Challenged Athletes Foundation received general operating support. The Palm Beach County Food Bank describes its work as fighting hunger and improving food security through food, nutrition education, and financial assistance. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $403,190. Grants ranged from $250 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,500. Its largest grants included $50,000 to Community Food Bank NJ for general operations, $43,000 to Challenged Athlete Fdn for general operating support, $40,000 to NJ PAC for general operating support, and $25,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom for general support.
Other 2024 recipients included Congregation B’nai Jeshurun ($16,490), Friends of Israel Defense ($15,000), Birthright Israel Foundation ($12,600), and Israel Tennis Centers Foundation ($10,800). The Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation describes its work as supporting vulnerable children in Israel through academic enrichment, sports, and mentoring. Foundation for Morristown Medical Center, which received $9,000, says it uses philanthropy to advance patient care, research, education, and preventive medicine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Howard Kaminsky was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Kaminsky Family Foundation is led by Howard Kaminsky, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard Kaminsky
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kaminsky Family Foundation
How much does Kaminsky Family Foundation give each year?
Kaminsky Family Foundation gave $403K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $435K across 48 grants.
What is Kaminsky Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kaminsky Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $8,400, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kaminsky Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Kaminsky Family Foundation give grants?
Kaminsky Family Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Newark, NJ (2 grants) and Millburn, NJ (2 grants).
Does Kaminsky Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Kaminsky Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kaminsky Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kaminsky Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Food Bank NJ ($50,000), Challenged Athlete Fdn ($43,000) and NJ Pac ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kaminsky Family Foundation?
Kaminsky Family Foundation reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $409K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $414K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kaminsky Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Community Food Bank of New Jersey received a grant for general operations, and the Challenged Athletes Foundation received general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kaminsky Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Kaminsky Family Foundation's EIN?
Kaminsky Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1776700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kaminsky Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Kaminsky Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Kaminsky Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kaminsky-family-foundation-morg_bed38158790c4dd8b58dd6b04756a2e3
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