Temkin Family Foundation
Temkin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chappaqua, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $35,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in food relief, reproductive health, public broadcasting, immigrant integration, and animal welfare.
Temkin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Temkin Family Foundation gave $36K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,500
- +97.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,219
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $623,562
- +6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Temkin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Robert Temkin-20 Leroy Place, Chappaqua, NY 10514
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Temkin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Central Kitchen ($5K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to organizations in New York (55%), Washington, DC (28%), Virginia (14%), and Montana (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Temkin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Washington DC, DC | World Central Kitchen uses the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies through times of crisis and beyond. | $5,000 |
| Democracy Now New York, NY | For true democracy to work, people need easy access to independent, diverse sources of news and information. Democracy Now! is funded entirely through contributions from listeners, viewers, and foundations. | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., (PPFA) is a national not-for-profit organization with its main offices in New York City and Washington, DC. PPFA is the leading advocate for reproductive health care in the United States today. It provides support for the health, education, and advocacy missions of its 69 affiliates nationwide, which operate more than 700 health centers in almost every state. | $4,000 |
| PBS Foundation Arlington, VA | Pbs foundation is the leadeer for philanthropic support of pbs through establishing special initiatives funds to ensure pbs's continued excellence, and to promote and enhance outstanding public broadcasting programs and services. | $3,000 |
| Wync New York, NY | WNYC is a major producer of original content for public radio nationwide. | $2,500 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Covenant House builds a bridge to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking through unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support. | $2,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | Feeding Westchester is the central force driving hunger relief initiatives in Westchester County, working in tandem with nearly 300 partners and programs. Together, we distribute high-quality, nutritious food to improve the lives of our neighbors in need. We are a proud member of the Feeding America network, comprising over 200 food banks serving every state. | $2,000 |
| Neighbors Link Mount Kisco, NY | Neighbors Link works to strengthen the whole community through the healthy integration of immigrants by offering education and empowerment programs. Its strategies to educate and empower families include a Worker Center, English as a Second Language (ESL) education, legal services and advocacy, workforce development, parent education, early childhood programs and academic support for school-age children of immigrants. | $2,000 |
| Whole Woman's Health Alliance Charlottesville, VA | Whole Woman's Health Alliance is a Virginia-based 503(c) nonprofit committed to transforming abortion care in the United States. Since our founding in 2015, we have worked tirelessly to ensure access to exceptional reproductive care and dismantle the stigma surrounding abortion through advocacy, litigation, and education | $2,000 |
| Humane World for Animals Inc Washington DC, DC | Humane World for Animals, Inc., formerly known as the Humane Society of the United States, seeks to tackle the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering. | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $623,562 | $75,569 | $39,686 | $35,500 | 16 | $39,686 | $21,383 | $30,999 |
| 2024 | $587,679 | $28,271 | $18,291 | $18,000 | 10 | $18,291 | $27,980 | $29,843 |
| 2023 | $577,699 | $27,887 | $27,196 | $23,500 | 10 | $27,196 | $24,191 | $28,740 |
| 2022 | $577,008 | $6,993 | $33,287 | $33,000 | 20 | $33,287 | $6,706 | $37,445 |
| 2021 | $603,100 | $112,100 | $34,682 | $34,000 | 23 | $34,682 | $11,418 | $27,382 |
| 2020 | $525,885 | $109,570 | $26,250 | $25,500 | 23 | — | $8,820 | $22,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Temkin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Feeding Westchester says it leads hunger-action programs in Westchester County, while Neighbors Link describes its mission as strengthening the community through the healthy integration of immigrants. Other 2025 recipients included organizations focused on reproductive health, public broadcasting, homelessness, and animal welfare.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $35,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $5,000 to World Central Kitchen; $4,000 each to Democracy Now and Planned Parenthood Federation of America; $3,000 to PBS Foundation; and $2,500 to WNYC. Other grants included $2,000 each to Covenant House, Feeding Westchester, Neighbors Link, Whole Woman’s Health Alliance, and Humane World for Animals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Temkin and Ana Van Winters as trustees.
Temkin Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ana Van Winters
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Temkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Temkin Family Foundation
How much does Temkin Family Foundation give each year?
Temkin Family Foundation gave $36K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 10 grants.
What is Temkin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Temkin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,219, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Temkin Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Temkin Family Foundation give grants?
Temkin Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (28%) and Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington DC, DC (4 grants).
Does Temkin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Temkin Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Temkin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Temkin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include World Central Kitchen ($5,000), Democracy Now ($4,000) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Temkin Family Foundation?
Temkin Family Foundation reported $624K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Temkin Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Temkin Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Temkin Family Foundation's EIN?
Temkin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1546398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Temkin Family Foundation 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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