Mel Karmazin Foundation
Mel Karmazin Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it made $19K in qualifying distributions.
Mel Karmazin Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2023)
- $10,001
- -92.0% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $19,311
- -93.2% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $18,727
- -93.8% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Mel Karmazin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Mel Karmazin Foundation gives
- In 2023 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2020) to $203K (2021). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paley Center for Media New York, NY | Charitable - General Operating Fund | $100,000 |
| Broadcasters Foundation of America New York, NY | Charitable - General Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| Children's Radiothon Beaver Dam, WI | Charitable - General Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center New York, NY | Charitable - General Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| North Shore Animal League Port Washington, NY | Charitable - General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,001 | $18,727 | — | — | $19,311 | $170 |
| 2022 | $8,726 | $125,071 | $299,653 | $185,000 | 5 | $285,119 | $5,874 |
| 2021 | $183,348 | $500,045 | $334,831 | $202,500 | 7 | $319,783 | $10,347 |
| 2020 | $15,197 | $250,197 | $297,875 | $185,000 | 6 | — | $6,988 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mel Karmazin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $170 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mel Karmazin Foundation is led by Melvin Karmazin, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Melvin Karmazin
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dina K. Elkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $3K (2023)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $3K, to Dina K Elkins (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mel Karmazin Foundation
Where does Mel Karmazin Foundation operate?
Mel Karmazin Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin.
How much is Mel Karmazin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Mel Karmazin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $170 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mel Karmazin Foundation's EIN?
Mel Karmazin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1620186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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