Minkoff Family Foundation Inc
Minkoff Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed purposes including building campaigns and general operations.
Minkoff Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Minkoff Family Foundation Inc gave $48K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,592
- -48.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +1000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,163
- -95.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $461,742
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Minkoff Family 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: 5005 Manor Cross, Madison, WI 53711
Phone: (608) 271-1234
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Minkoff Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beth Israel Center ($11K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 27% to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were Maryland (2%), Washington, DC (1%), and Virginia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Minkoff Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 345% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 293% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2022) to $92K (2024). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Center Madison, WI | Building Campaign and General Operations | $11,000 |
| Chabad of Madison Madison, WI | Building Campaign and General Operations | $10,000 |
| Madison Jewish Federation Madison, WI | Building Campaign and General Operations | $10,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc - Paid Personally New York, NY | Building Campaign and General Operations | $10,000 |
| Hadassah Foundation New York, NY | Building Campaign and General Operations | $2,522 |
| SSPJSS Madison, WI | Building Campaign and General Operations | $1,200 |
| American Society Landscape Architec Minneapolis, WI | Building Campaign and General Operations | $535 |
| American Cancer Hagerstown, MD | Building Campaign and General Operations | $400 |
| Dror Habo Rockville, MD | Building Campaign and General Operations | $300 |
| The American Institue of Architects Washington, DC | Building Campaign and General Operations | $280 |
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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 | $461,742 | $95,893 | $49,143 | $47,592 | 22 | $47,592 | $3,429 | $16,270 |
| 2024 | $414,992 | $84,652 | $93,602 | $92,000 | 2 | $92,000 | $4,399 | $13,906 |
| 2023 | $423,942 | $61,400 | $50,220 | $47,700 | 2 | $47,700 | $12,000 | $19,967 |
| 2022 | $412,762 | $91,638 | $12,234 | $10,700 | 2 | $10,700 | $80,248 | $22,635 |
| 2021 | $334,687 | $44,128 | $36,023 | $34,994 | 3 | $34,994 | $3,148 | $34,365 |
| 2020 | $335,555 | $71,938 | $58,184 | $57,100 | 3 | — | $2,413 | $36,410 |
| 2019 | $318,459 | $39,873 | $43,865 | $42,800 | 3 | — | $2,953 | $37,908 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Minkoff Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $47,592 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $26 to $11,000, with a median of $200. Its largest listed grants were $11,000 to Beth Israel Center; $10,000 each to Chabad of Madison, Madison Jewish Federation, and PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc; and $2,522 to Hadassah Foundation. Each of these grants was listed for “building campaign and general operations.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joel S Minkoff, Deborah Z Minkoff, Caren L Minkoff, Michael F Minkoff, Benjamin R Minkoff, and Joshua S Minkoff as directors.
Minkoff Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin R. Minkoff
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caren L. Minkoff
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Z. Minkoff
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel S. Minkoff
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua S. Minkoff
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael F. Minkoff
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Minkoff Family Foundation Inc
How much does Minkoff Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Minkoff Family Foundation Inc gave $48K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 2 grants.
What is Minkoff Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Minkoff Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $2,163, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Minkoff Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Minkoff Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (8 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Minkoff Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Minkoff Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Minkoff Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Minkoff Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Beth Israel Center ($11,000), Chabad of Madison ($10,000) and Madison Jewish Federation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Minkoff Family Foundation Inc?
Minkoff Family Foundation Inc reported $462K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Minkoff Family 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 Minkoff Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Minkoff Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3895629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Minkoff Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
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