Melvyn H Motolinsky
Melvyn H Motolinsky is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in North Brunswick, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $977K in total assets. Net investment income was $36K.
Melvyn H Motolinsky at a glance
- Total assets
- $976,586
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $46,414
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $36,304
- +51.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,621
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Melvyn H Motolinsky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Melvyn H Motolinsky gives
- In 2022 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $18K (2022) to $36K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | Cancer Research | $18,000 |
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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 | $976,586 | $46,414 | $1,621 | — | — | — | $36,304 | — |
| 2024 | $871,323 | $185,290 | $1,702 | — | — | — | $23,900 | — |
| 2023 | $798,274 | $10,214 | $1,077 | — | — | — | $20,727 | — |
| 2022 | $770,332 | $16,382 | $31,510 | $18,000 | 1 | $21,247 | $10,889 | $38,937 |
| 2021 | $817,004 | $58,263 | $43,263 | $36,000 | 1 | $39,290 | $53,890 | $37,493 |
| 2020 | $735,984 | $26,232 | $38,329 | $36,000 | 1 | — | $25,974 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Melvyn H Motolinsky is led by Clifton R. Lacey MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clifton R. Lacey MD
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allen C. Darwin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nan B. Motolinsky
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patsy Davidson
Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aran Wetzler
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aran Hart (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bonnie Nolan PhD (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jack Borrus Esq. (2020) — Treasurer
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 Melvyn H Motolinsky
How large is Melvyn H Motolinsky?
Melvyn H Motolinsky reported $977K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $46K.
What is Melvyn H Motolinsky?
Melvyn H Motolinsky is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in North Brunswick, NJ. It holds $977K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Melvyn H Motolinsky operate?
Melvyn H Motolinsky has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Melvyn H Motolinsky's EIN?
Melvyn H Motolinsky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7039916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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