Minke Foundation Inc
Minke Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Medford, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a scholarship grant to a school and donations to organizations working in areas such as health, animal welfare, and support for veterans.
Minke Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Minke Foundation Inc gave $43K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,350
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,970
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $876,731
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Minke Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 Glen Lake Drive, Medford, NJ 08055
Phone: (856) 784-0155
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Minke Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in New Jersey (73%) and Pennsylvania (16%). Recipients in New York accounted for 5% of grant dollars; California and Virginia each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Minke Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $49K (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 22 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $43,350 |
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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 | $876,731 | $42,731 | $44,263 | $43,350 | 22 | $43,350 | $42,467 | $43,268 |
| 2023 | $879,657 | $41,283 | $44,696 | $44,260 | 20 | $44,260 | $41,110 | $43,238 |
| 2022 | $883,070 | $24,200 | $47,645 | $46,590 | 22 | $46,590 | $21,797 | $44,121 |
| 2021 | $906,515 | $17,528 | $48,742 | $48,680 | 22 | $48,680 | $16,984 | $46,592 |
| 2020 | $937,729 | $23,924 | $49,800 | $47,448 | 21 | — | $22,646 | $48,709 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Minke Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Captain Erick Foster Memorial Ride says it raises money to provide specially trained service dogs at no cost to veterans with combat-related disabilities. An individual recipient says its purpose is to give people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts. Animal Welfare Association describes its mission as eliminating animal suffering and promoting the human-animal bond. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $43,350 across 22 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median grant of $500. The largest award was $25,000 to Sacred Heart School in Camden, New Jersey, for scholarships. Other notable grants included $4,800 to St Mary of the Lakes Church in Medford, New Jersey; $3,500 to Captain Erick Foster Memorial Ride in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; $2,000 to Samaritan Health Hospice in Philadelphia; and $1,000 each to Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees, New Jersey, and an individual recipient in New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eileen P Minke as secretary and treasurer and Erica Yankowski as president.
Minke Foundation Inc is led by Erica Yankowski, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erica Yankowski
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Eileen P. Minke
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert Minke (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rosanne Minke (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 Minke Foundation Inc
How much does Minke Foundation Inc give each year?
Minke Foundation Inc gave $43K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 20 grants.
What is Minke Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Minke Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,970, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Minke Foundation Inc give grants?
Minke Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (16%).
Does Minke Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Minke Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (21 grants).
How large is Minke Foundation Inc?
Minke Foundation Inc reported $877K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Minke Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Captain Erick Foster Memorial Ride says it raises money to provide specially trained service dogs at no cost to veterans with combat-related disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Minke Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Minke Foundation Inc's EIN?
Minke Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1985255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Minke Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- 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 14, 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 November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Minke Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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