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
33
-5.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+4.7% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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