The Carmel Family Foundation
The Carmel Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bay Village, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $663.
The Carmel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Carmel Family Foundation gave $663 across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $94.714), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $663
- -84.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95
- -65.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50
- Primary geography
- Ohio (45% 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 The Carmel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Patrick Catholic Church ($250). Together the top 7 received $663.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Carmel Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $663 (2024) to $6K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $663.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Patrick Catholic Church Cleveland, OH | General Unrestricted Fund | $250 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston, MA | General Unrestricted Fund | $200 |
| Disabled Verterans National Foundation Lanham, MD | General Unrestricted Fund | $50 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Kansas City, KS | General Unrestricted Fund | $50 |
| The Salvation Army Cleveland, OH | General Unrestricted Fund | $50 |
| Kids Wish Network Palm Harbor, FL | General Unrestricted Fund | $38 |
| Paralyzed Vets of America Topeka, KS | General Unrestricted Fund | $25 |
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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 | — | $27,073 | $127,558 | $663 | 7 | $62,863 | — | $41 |
| 2023 | $100,485 | $11,117 | $4,186 | $4,136 | 15 | $4,136 | $11,067 | $824 |
| 2022 | $93,571 | $2,648 | $7,085 | $5,885 | 21 | $5,885 | $1,248 | $1,478 |
| 2021 | $98,493 | $35,032 | $150 | — | — | — | $34,882 | — |
| 2020 | $63,611 | $1,023 | $50 | — | — | — | $1,023 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carmel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carmel Family Foundation is led by Willard E. Carmel, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Willard E. Carmel
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Quintero
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donn H. Carmel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna J. Carmel
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd R. Carmel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Carmel Family Foundation
How much does The Carmel Family Foundation give each year?
The Carmel Family Foundation gave $663 across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 15 grants.
What is The Carmel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Carmel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50, and its average grant was $95, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carmel Family Foundation give grants?
The Carmel Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (30%) and Kansas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does The Carmel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Carmel Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carmel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Carmel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Patrick Catholic Church ($250), First Church of Christ Scientist ($200) and Disabled Verterans National Foundation ($50), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is The Carmel Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Carmel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Carmel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Carmel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1511098. 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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