Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst
The Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Maine.
Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst at a glance
In short: Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst gave $40K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Maine. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,500
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,079
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $660,991
- -1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (81% 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 Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 Sudduth Circle Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Phone: (239) 472-5802
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Maine Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Maine recipients received 81% of grant dollars. Recipients in Florida received 10%, Massachusetts 4%, Maryland 3%, and New York 3%, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 $40K (2024) to $42K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine Foundation Orono, ME | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Husson University Bangor, ME | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Heart of Maine United Way Bangor, ME | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Bangor, ME | Annual Support | $2,500 |
| Chavurat Shalmon of Southwest Florida Sanibel, FL | Annual Support | $2,000 |
| Full Circle Foundation Fort Walton Beach, FL | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| Clark University Worcester, MA | Theatre Fund | $1,500 |
| Bangor Symphony Orchestra Bangor, ME | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Challenger Learning Center of Maine Bangor, ME | Annual Support | $1,000 |
| Congregation Beth El Bangor, ME | Annual Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $660,991 | $42,292 | $51,248 | $39,500 | 19 | $39,500 | $28,724 | $40,739 |
| 2023 | $669,947 | $23,011 | $49,321 | $42,300 | 18 | $42,300 | $15,135 | $38,954 |
| 2022 | $696,257 | $42,543 | $49,893 | $41,000 | 18 | $41,000 | $34,755 | $40,439 |
| 2021 | $703,607 | $86,570 | $46,443 | $40,327 | 33 | $40,327 | $79,434 | $43,910 |
| 2020 | $663,480 | $31,558 | $46,591 | $40,225 | 27 | — | $24,905 | $39,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst reported a distributable amount of $41K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work included higher education, community services, religious organizations, arts and music, health care, food access, and international relief. These are grantees’ activities, not stated priorities of the trust. For example, the University of Maine Foundation says it encourages philanthropic support for the University of Maine and other charitable organizations, while Good Shepherd Food Bank says it works to eliminate hunger in Maine.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust reported 19 grants totaling $39,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $10,000 to the University of Maine Foundation; $5,000 each to Husson University and Heart of Maine United Way; $2,500 to Congregation Beth Israel; and $2,000 each to Chavurat Shalmon of Southwest Florida and Full Circle Foundation. Other reported grants included $1,500 to Clark University and $1,000 each to Bangor Symphony Orchestra, Challenger Learning Center of Maine, Congregation Beth El, Doctors Without Borders, and an individual recipient Community College Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Renee Minsky was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst is led by Renee Minsky, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Renee Minsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leonard Minsky (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst
How much does Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst give each year?
Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst gave $40K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 18 grants.
What is Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst's typical grant size?
Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,079, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst that year got $1K on average.
Where does Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst give grants?
Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst gives mostly in Maine: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bangor, ME (9 grants) and Orono, ME (2 grants).
Does Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Support" (8 grants) and "Charitable Support" (6 grants).
Who are Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst's largest grantees?
Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst's largest 2024 grantees include University of Maine Foundation ($10,000), Husson University ($5,000) and Heart of Maine United Way ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst?
Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst reported $661K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (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 Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work included higher education, community services, religious organizations, arts and music, health care, food access, and international relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst's EIN?
Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3003820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leonard and Renee Minsky Charitable Trst 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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