The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation
The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellaire, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it reported $260,050 in grants to 13 recipients; all grant dollars went to organizations in Texas.
The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation gave $260K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,050
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,004
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,450,166
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be submitted to Susan Smith in letter form, specifying the purpose of the application and the amount requested. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Smith
Mailing address: 3015 Montford Court, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Phone: (713) 745-0553
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vecino Health Centers ($80K). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 56 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 180% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 211% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2021) to $375K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vecino Health Centers Houston, TX | Pharmacy Denver Harbor Clinic | $80,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston Houston, TX | Lbj moral courage award dinner donation and engines of change year 1 of 2 | $40,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Houston, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| San Jose Clinic Houston, TX | Fort Bend County Clinic | $25,000 |
| Alexander Jewish Family Service Houston, TX | JFS Live 2024 Table | $20,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Donations | $15,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Houston, TX | America's Table Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Houston, TX | Donations for Anti-Semitism on University Campuses | $10,000 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center Houston, TX | Children's Scholarship Ball Table | $10,000 |
| Kids' Meals Houston, TX | Donation for 2024 harvest luncheon and may 16 derecho assistance | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,450,166 | $72,119 | $278,833 | $260,050 | 13 | $260,050 | $59,626 | $123,116 |
| 2023 | $2,471,944 | $45,779 | $216,514 | $201,600 | 12 | $201,600 | $63,877 | $118,964 |
| 2022 | $2,376,672 | $3,431 | $144,633 | $125,300 | 12 | $125,300 | $49,461 | $125,493 |
| 2021 | $2,890,131 | $1,021,551 | $104,840 | $92,900 | 11 | $92,900 | $1,021,551 | $125,041 |
| 2020 | $2,708,181 | $70,095 | $376,826 | $375,000 | 8 | — | $67,539 | $122,681 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for clinics, Jewish community organizations, a Holocaust museum, and food assistance organizations. Holocaust Museum Houston describes its mission as educating about the Holocaust, remembering victims, honoring survivors, and teaching the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and apathy. Second Servings of Houston says its mission is to provide underserved populations with convenient, affordable access to nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston says it funds and cultivates programs that strengthen the Houston Jewish community, connections with Israel, and support for Jews around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $260,050. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $80,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Larger awards included $80,000 to Vecino Health Centers for the pharmacy at Denver Harbor Clinic; $40,000 to Holocaust Museum Houston for the LBJ Moral Courage Award dinner donation and year one of “Engines of Change”; $25,000 each to Congregation Beth Israel and San Jose Clinic; and $20,000 to Alexander Jewish Family Service.
Other listed 2024 grants included $15,000 to Houston Food Bank; $10,000 each to American Jewish Committee, Anti-Defamation League, Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, Kids’ Meals, and Family Houston; and $5,000 to Second Servings of Houston. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is also described as receiving $50 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan C. Smith as president, Kathy Knott as vice president, and Sanford A. Weiner as treasurer.
The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation is led by Susan C. Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan C. Smith
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy Knott
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sanford A. Weiner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation
How much does The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation give each year?
The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation gave $260K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $202K across 12 grants.
What is The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,004, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation give grants?
The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (13 grants).
Does The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vecino Health Centers ($80,000), Holocaust Museum Houston ($40,000) and Congregation Beth Israel ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation?
The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants included support for clinics, Jewish community organizations, a Holocaust museum, and food assistance organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation's EIN?
The Jake and Nina Kamin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0206841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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