S Irwin Kamin Foundation
S Irwin Kamin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mount Airy, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $490K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $19K.
S Irwin Kamin Foundation at a glance
In short: S Irwin Kamin Foundation gave $20K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,222
- -32.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $489,912
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who S Irwin Kamin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Maryland College Park ($5K). Together the top 9 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How S Irwin Kamin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 74% 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-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 $17K (2022) to $31K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland College Park College Park, MD | Assist in Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Women's Resource Center of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Assist in Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| Senior Friendship Centers Sarasota, FL | Assist in Charitable Purpose | $4,000 |
| Second Chance Last Opportunity Inc Sarasota, FL | Assist in Charitable Purpose | $2,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia New York, NY | Assist in Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Asolo Theatre Inc Sarasota, FL | Assist in Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Gallaudet University Washington, DC | Assist in Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | Assist in Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| Second Heart Homes Sarasota, FL | Assist in Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $489,912 | $23,662 | $29,028 | $20,000 | 9 | $21,088 | $19,222 | $28,389 |
| 2023 | $495,255 | $17,346 | $33,830 | $23,000 | 7 | $28,414 | $11,930 | $26,606 |
| 2022 | $509,070 | $14,134 | $26,052 | $17,000 | 8 | $21,026 | $10,108 | $28,044 |
| 2021 | $520,987 | $59,529 | $41,116 | $30,500 | 13 | $35,807 | $53,920 | $31,178 |
| 2020 | $502,650 | $20,383 | $38,092 | $28,500 | 13 | — | $15,587 | $27,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, S Irwin Kamin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
S Irwin Kamin Foundation is led by Karen J. Schlossberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen J. Schlossberg
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy K. Schlossberg
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robin Schlossberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jenny Schlosberg
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mark Schlossberg (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Janet McKee (2020–2021) — Director
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 S Irwin Kamin Foundation
How much does S Irwin Kamin Foundation give each year?
S Irwin Kamin Foundation gave $20K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 7 grants.
What is S Irwin Kamin Foundation's typical grant size?
S Irwin Kamin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,222, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does S Irwin Kamin Foundation give grants?
S Irwin Kamin Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (30%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (5 grants).
Who are S Irwin Kamin Foundation's largest grantees?
S Irwin Kamin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Maryland College Park ($5,000), Women's Resource Center of Sarasota ($4,000) and Senior Friendship Centers ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is S Irwin Kamin Foundation?
S Irwin Kamin Foundation reported $490K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is S Irwin Kamin Foundation's EIN?
S Irwin Kamin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6056404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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