The J George and Willine E Mitnick
The J George and Willine E Mitnick is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $549K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $69K.
The J George and Willine E Mitnick at a glance
In short: The J George and Willine E Mitnick gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,086
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,086
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,086
- Total assets
- $549,161
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The J George and Willine E Mitnick funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Shalem Foundation ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The J George and Willine E Mitnick gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 37% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $115K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Shalem Foundation New York, NY | Support of Programs | $10,086 |
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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 | $549,161 | $73,317 | $14,508 | $10,086 | 1 | $10,566 | $69,375 | $28,391 |
| 2024 | $483,016 | $16,130 | $14,694 | $10,341 | 1 | $11,349 | $12,785 | $27,435 |
| 2023 | $475,274 | $-780 | $33,397 | $29,421 | 1 | $29,846 | $6,984 | $25,781 |
| 2022 | $492,893 | $23,551 | $19,411 | $15,211 | 1 | $15,611 | $20,110 | $26,042 |
| 2021 | $477,299 | $29,402 | $119,279 | $114,742 | 2 | $115,117 | $25,796 | $32,445 |
| 2020 | $467,998 | $43,047 | $37,155 | $33,334 | 2 | — | $39,752 | $28,687 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J George and Willine E Mitnick reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The J George and Willine E Mitnick's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David R. Nelson Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronne M. Hess
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Hess Levine
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stuart M. Nelson (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 The J George and Willine E Mitnick
How much does The J George and Willine E Mitnick give each year?
The J George and Willine E Mitnick gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is The J George and Willine E Mitnick?
The J George and Willine E Mitnick reported $549K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K 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.
Where does The J George and Willine E Mitnick operate?
The J George and Willine E Mitnick has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia, New York.
What is The J George and Willine E Mitnick's EIN?
The J George and Willine E Mitnick's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7281995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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