Karmin Family Charitable Trust
Karmin Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing lists 32 grants totaling $148,220 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Jewish community services, Holocaust education, arts and culture, health, and other areas.
Karmin Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Karmin Family Charitable Trust gave $148K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $148,220
- +74.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,632
- +96.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $426,430
- -17.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Karmin Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 832 W Hutchinson St, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (312) 341-0587
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Karmin Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish United Fund ($51K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 159 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 20% to Washington, DC, 7% to Pennsylvania, 5% to California, and 3% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Karmin Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 32 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $675 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 95% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 408% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $148K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $50,500 |
| US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $30,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $10,000 |
| Higher Ground Elkins Park, PA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $10,000 |
| Secure Community Network Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $10,000 |
| Am Shalom Glencoe, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $6,200 |
| Israel Policy Forum New York, NY | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Youth Services Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $5,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $3,500 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert Rancho Mirage, CA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $426,430 | $60,331 | $152,233 | $148,220 | 32 | $148,765 | $57,186 | $36,501 |
| 2024 | $517,332 | $45,426 | $88,333 | $84,940 | 36 | $85,310 | $42,403 | $38,559 |
| 2023 | $560,239 | $40,170 | $122,878 | $119,425 | 26 | $119,810 | $37,102 | $37,753 |
| 2022 | $642,932 | $-28,864 | $82,920 | $75,850 | 35 | $76,235 | $15,686 | $41,319 |
| 2021 | $754,701 | $116,525 | $89,333 | $85,640 | 30 | $86,025 | $114,697 | $45,196 |
| 2020 | $727,494 | $22,067 | $54,938 | $51,550 | 35 | — | $19,797 | $39,490 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Karmin Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Secure Community Network describes its mission as creating a comprehensive security shield over the Jewish community through security support, training, liaison with law enforcement, and incident response. The Simon Wiesenthal Center describes itself as a Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches lessons of the Holocaust.
Other 2025 recipients describe varied missions. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association says it enriches, inspires, and transforms lives through music, community engagement, and education. The Michael Reese Health Trust describes work with the Chicagoland community to advance lasting health solutions. The Tourette Association of America says it works to identify the cause of, find a cure for, and control the effects of Tourette syndrome and tic disorders. Israel Policy Forum describes its mission as building support for U.S. policies advancing a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 32 grants totaling $148,220. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $50,500, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $50,500 to Jewish United Fund, $30,000 to the US Holocaust Museum, and $10,000 each to Ravinia Festival, Higher Ground, and Secure Community Network. Other grants included $6,200 to Am Shalom, $5,000 each to Israel Policy Forum and Jewish Community Youth Services, and $3,500 to Council for Jewish Elderly.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harriet Karmin, Mark Karmin, Jonathan Karmin, Anthony Karmin, and James Karmin as trustees.
Karmin Family Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony Karmin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harriet Karmin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Karmin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Karmin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Karmin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Karmin Family Charitable Trust
How much does Karmin Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Karmin Family Charitable Trust gave $148K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 36 grants.
What is Karmin Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Karmin Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,632, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Karmin Family Charitable Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does Karmin Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Karmin Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (13 grants), Palm Desert, CA (3 grants), Glencoe, IL (2 grants) and Rancho Mirage, CA (2 grants).
Does Karmin Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Karmin Family Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promote Org's Activity by Gifts to Gen'l Rev Fund" (32 grants).
Who are Karmin Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Karmin Family Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish United Fund ($50,500), US Holocaust Museum ($30,000) and Ravinia Festival ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Karmin Family Charitable Trust?
Karmin Family Charitable Trust reported $426K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Karmin Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Karmin Family Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Karmin Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Karmin Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7329836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Karmin Family Charitable 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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