Mesnikoff Foundation
Mesnikoff Foundation is a private foundation, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $832K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $92K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$832K
-1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
-10.3% YoY
Grant Count
14
-22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+15.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mesnikoff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Mesnikoff Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mesnikoff Foundation is a private foundation, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $832K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $92K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $832,464 | $845,690 | $784,386 |
| Revenue | $99,884 | $180,356 | $37,315 |
| Expenses | $113,110 | $119,052 | $123,283 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $102,402 | $113,200 | $113,288 |
| Net Investment Income | $92,291 | $174,504 | $30,274 |
| Distributable Amount | $69,555 | $63,039 | $70,023 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alameda County Community Foodbank ($15,000), Multi Faith Alliance ($15,000), Open Medicine Foundation - Harvard Research ($13,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $1,500 |
| ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOODBANK OAKLAND, CA | EDUCATIONAL | $15,000 |
| CAPITOL HILL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATIONAL | $2,000 |
| DISABILITY RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATIONAL | $2,500 |
| EAST BAY SPCA OAKLAND, CA | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| HEBREW IMMIGRATION AID SOCIETY SILVER SPRING, MD | EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
| KIDS CONNECTION HAITI WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATIONAL | $3,000 |
| KIDS OF KATMANDU BROOKLYN, NY | EDUCATIONAL | $4,000 |
| LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REFORMATION WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATIONAL | $5,000 |
| MAZON WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATIONAL | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL MESNIKOFF | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RACHEL MESNIKOFF GUGGENHEIM | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STEVEN GUGGENHEIM | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANN MESNIKOFF CRYSTAL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| HOWARD CRYSTAL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Mesnikoff Foundation?
As of 2024, Mesnikoff Foundation holds $832K in total assets with $100K in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $100K in 2024.
Where does Mesnikoff Foundation operate?
Mesnikoff Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York.
What size grants does Mesnikoff Foundation award?
In 2024, Mesnikoff Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Mesnikoff Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mesnikoff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mesnikoff Foundation's EIN?
Mesnikoff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7450437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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