The James B Mintzer Foundation
The James B Mintzer Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In filing year 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $238,000 to charitable organizations.
The James B Mintzer Foundation at a glance
In short: The James B Mintzer Foundation gave $238K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $238,000
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,917
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,486,386
- +36.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (34% 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 James B Mintzer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 159 West 53Rd Street 32G, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (646) 517-2905
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The James B Mintzer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Immigration Council ($50K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 79 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 34% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 24% to recipients in Washington, DC, 8% to recipients in Maryland, 5% to recipients in Tennessee, and 4% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The James B Mintzer Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $170K (2021) to $238K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Council Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Soccer Without Borders Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| St Judes Memphis, TN | General Operating Support | $13,000 |
| Art Start Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Food Bank NYC Hartsdale, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Free Arts NYC New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Jed Foundation Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Hall Boys Haven Lincolndale, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $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 | $3,486,386 | $1,728,982 | $286,666 | $238,000 | 24 | $247,865 | $694,237 | $126,290 |
| 2023 | $2,562,870 | $84,638 | $214,850 | $197,000 | 19 | $197,482 | $47,502 | $126,490 |
| 2022 | $2,503,202 | $70,629 | $194,018 | $175,000 | 19 | $177,953 | $55,498 | $131,696 |
| 2021 | $2,833,743 | $3,008,539 | $174,530 | $170,000 | 17 | $171,132 | $7,307 | $74,189 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James B Mintzer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, the American Immigration Council says it works to shape immigration policies and practices through research, programs, legal efforts, and advocacy. Soccer Without Borders describes using soccer to support underserved youths’ growth, inclusion, and personal success. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address special-needs therapy and recreation, children of incarcerated parents, sexual-violence prevention and victim support, and women’s rights.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $238,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest award was $50,000 to the American Immigration Council. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Soccer Without Borders; $13,000 to St. Jude’s; and $10,000 each to Art Start, Everytown for Gun Safety, Food Bank NYC, Free Arts NYC, the Jed Foundation, Lincoln Hall Boys Haven, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Marks Angel Foundation, and No Kid Hungry. The listed grants to the American Immigration Council, Soccer Without Borders, and the other named organizations were for general operating support.
Other 2024 recipients included Special Strides ($10,000), Children of Promise NYC ($5,000), Freedom Reads ($5,000), RAINN ($2,500), and the National Organization for Women ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jordan Mintzer as president and director; Terri Mintzer as secretary and director; Andrea Yonai as director; and Howard Freedman as vice president, treasurer, and director.
The James B Mintzer Foundation is led by Jordan Mintzer, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jordan Mintzer
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Yonai
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Freedman
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Mintzer
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 James B Mintzer Foundation
How much does The James B Mintzer Foundation give each year?
The James B Mintzer Foundation gave $238K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $197K across 19 grants.
What is The James B Mintzer Foundation's typical grant size?
The James B Mintzer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,917, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The James B Mintzer Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The James B Mintzer Foundation give grants?
The James B Mintzer Foundation's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The James B Mintzer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The James B Mintzer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The James B Mintzer Foundation's largest grantees?
The James B Mintzer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Immigration Council ($50,000), Soccer Without Borders ($20,000) and St Judes ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The James B Mintzer Foundation?
The James B Mintzer Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $248K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James B Mintzer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, the American Immigration Council says it works to shape immigration policies and practices through research, programs, legal efforts, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James B Mintzer Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The James B Mintzer Foundation's EIN?
The James B Mintzer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3255307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The James B Mintzer Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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