The Allan & Melanie Nelkin

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 47-5565319

The Allan & Melanie Nelkin Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 2015. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking to support charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

+9.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$232K

-1.3% YoY

Grant Count

-5.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+4.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allan & Melanie Nelkin reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Human Rights
Social Justice
Community & Civic Engagement
Local Government
Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation provides general operating support to its grantees.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, New York, and the District of Columbia.

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $984K (60%)

New York $578K (35%)

Colorado $35K (2%)

District of Columbia $29K (2%)

Maryland $8K (1%)

Kentucky $6K (0%)

Oregon $2K (0%)

Texas $1K (0%)

+5 more states

States

Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Washington

Cities

AtlantaAvonBaltimoreBeavertonBostonChicagoDallasDunwoodyEast AtlantaEast PointHartsdaleJackson TownshipLocust GroveLouisvilleNew YorkNew York CityNorcrossPhiladelphiaSan AntonioSandy Springs

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $2,267,673
Total Revenue: $421,103
Total Expenses: $259,802
Total Liabilities: $8,000

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $2,065,312
Total Revenue: $201,575
Total Expenses: $270,129

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,267,673	$2,065,312	$2,132,565
Revenue	$421,103	$201,575	$54,626
Expenses	$259,802	$270,129	$376,871
Qualifying Distributions	$233,365	$236,380	$344,210
Net Investment Income	$342,138	$152,526	$14,235
Distributable Amount	$128,328	$126,908	$137,673

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

206 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Jewish Committee ($163,000), Jewish Federation of Greater ($15,860), Temple Sinai Inc ($14,100).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$163,000
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$350
ATLANTA JEWISH FILM SOCIETY INC ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL	$2,500
ATLANTA JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL	$1,500
ATLANTA JEWS OF COLOR COUNCIL ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL	$180
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL	$2,500
B'NAI VAIL CONGREGATION VAIL, CO	GENERAL	$1,800
CENTER FOR ISRAEL EDUCATION INC ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL	$500
CREATING CONNECTED COMMUNITIES ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL	$500
DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY FRIENDS OF WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL	$500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Allan R. Nelkin - President and Treasurer

Melanie B. Nelkin - Co-founder and Board member. Melanie serves as Chair of the Board of Governors for the American Jewish Committee and holds leadership positions with the Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, AJC's Africa Institute, and AJC's Transatlantic Institute. She is an active member of Temple Sinai in Atlanta and the Jewish Women's Fund of Atlanta, and serves on the Board of the Atlanta Jewish Film Society. In 2020, Melanie and Allan were honored with AJC Atlanta's Distinguished Advocate Award.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALLAN R NELKIN	PRESIDENT &	2	—
MELANIE NELKIN	SECRETARY	2	—

Contact Information

Address: 4650 Dudley Lane, Atlanta, GA 30327-3305

Phone: 770-330-3194

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Allan & Melanie Nelkin fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Human Rights • Social Justice • Community & Civic Engagement • Local Government • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from The Allan & Melanie Nelkin?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $231,790 • Total giving in 2023: $229,880 • Typical award range: $100–$234,500 • Number of grants (2023): 47 grants **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • American Jewish Committee: $161,000 (general support) • Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: $18,000 (general support) • Temple Sinai: $13,600 (general support) The foundation provides general operating support to its grantees.

Where does The Allan & Melanie Nelkin make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, New York, and the District of Columbia.

What size grants does The Allan & Melanie Nelkin award?

In 2024, The Allan & Melanie Nelkin awarded 33 grants totaling $232K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Allan & Melanie Nelkin required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Allan & Melanie Nelkin reported a distributable amount of $128K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.