Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation
The MICHELLE AND DON IENNER FAMILY is a private foundation located in New York, NY. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return: the foundation stated that it was terminated under Section 507(b)(1)(A), had ceased to exist, and distributed $16,542 in cash to Schwab Charitable. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation gave $23K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 64% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $22,868
- +190.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,633
- +169.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $100
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (73% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation stated that it did not accept unsolicited requests and made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It has ceased to exist, so this is not current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Cerity Ptnrs 99 Park Ave 16 Fl, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 476-5381
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable Donald S Ienner Donor and Michelle Charlene Ienner Donor ($17K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (73%), New York (19%), Connecticut (4%), Rhode Island (2%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $920. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 29% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 265% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $23K (2023). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Donald S Ienner Donor and Michelle Charlene Ienner Donor Orlando, FL | General | $16,542 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Bronx Zoo | $4,000 |
| Fairfield County House Stamford, CT | General | $1,000 |
| Plan International USA Providence, RI | General | $420 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Long Island Bethesda, MD | General | $250 |
| Gilda's Club Westchester White Plains, NY | General | $200 |
| St Ann Catholic Church Naples, FL | General | $100 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General | $100 |
| National Police Association Stafford, TX | General | $51 |
| National Law Enforcement Officers Washington, DC | General | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $724 | $29,768 | $22,868 | 14 | $29,268 | $724 | $1,283 |
| 2022 | $29,044 | $36,847 | $10,970 | $7,870 | 13 | $10,970 | $17,173 | $655 |
| 2021 | $20,293 | $3 | $10,057 | $7,156 | 13 | $10,056 | $3 | $1,418 |
| 2020 | $30,347 | $89 | $10,714 | $6,258 | 12 | — | $89 | $1,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2023 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for a range of organizations. The Wildlife Conservation Society describes its mission as saving wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. Special Olympics Florida describes its mission as providing year-round sports training and competition, health services, and leadership skills to people with intellectual disabilities. Other supported organizations described in the available information work on law enforcement history and public education, marine ecosystem protection, and improving quality of life for children facing life-threatening conditions or other life-altering situations.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $22,868. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $16,542, with a median grant of $100. Among the largest grants were $16,542 to Schwab Charitable Donald S Ienner Donor and Michelle Charlene Ienner Donor for general purposes, $4,000 to the Wildlife Conservation Society for the Bronx Zoo, and $1,000 to Fairfield County House for general purposes. Other reported grants included $420 to Plan International USA and $250 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Long Island, both for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Michelle C Ienner and Donald S Ienner as trustees.
Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Donald S. Ienner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle C. Ienner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation
How much does Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation give each year?
Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation gave $23K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 13 grants.
What is Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $100, and its average grant was $1,633, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation give grants?
Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (19%).
Does Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Schwab Charitable Donald S Ienner Donor and Michelle Charlene Ienner Donor ($16,542), Wildlife Conservation Society ($4,000) and Fairfield County House ($1,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for a range of organizations. The Wildlife Conservation Society describes its mission as saving wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it did not accept unsolicited requests and made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation's EIN?
Michelle and Don Ienner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7486702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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