The Jerold and Ellen Minkin
The Jerold and Ellen Minkin is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. Its 2025 grants included Jewish and Israel-related organizations, health organizations, and local human-services organizations.
Key facts about The Jerold and Ellen Minkin
In short: The Jerold and Ellen Minkin gave $138K across 57 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Michigan. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 81-4362234
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,162
- Grants made (2025)
- 57
- Average grant
- $2,424
- Median grant
- $750
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (5 of 57, 2025)
- Total assets
- $2,547,920
- Primary geography
- Michigan (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$138K
-12.6% YoY
Grant Count
57
+9.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-20.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jerold and Ellen Minkin reported a distributable amount of $154K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Jerold and Ellen Minkin open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 57 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $512; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $950 repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community services, education, health, and disability services. For example, Yad Ezra describes its work as providing supplemental kosher food and other necessities to needy Jewish families. JARC says its mission is to support people with disabilities through relationships and community engagement, in accordance with Jewish values. Birthright Israel Foundation describes its role as raising funds for educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $138,162. Grants ranged from $75 to $34,300, with a median of $750. Its largest grants included Friends of the Israel Defense Force ($34,300), Alzheimer’s Association ($18,500), Jewish Hospice ($10,203), Hebrew Free Loan ($8,495), and Birthright Israel Foundation ($6,594). Other grants included Adat Shalom Synagogue ($6,400), ORT America ($5,850), Yad Ezra ($3,806), JARC ($3,000), and Gesher Human Services ($2,900).
The foundation made 52 grants totaling $158,167 in 2024 and 46 grants totaling $135,607 in 2023.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 38% to Illinois, and 7% to New York. Recipients in Washington, D.C., and Tennessee each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2019) to $158K (2024). In 2025 it made 57 grants totaling $138K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of the Israel Defense Force ($34K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 254 grants of 254 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force Chicago, IL | Charitable | $34,300 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Charitable | $18,500 |
| Jewish Hospice West Bloomfield, MI | Charitable | $10,203 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable | $8,495 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $6,594 |
| Adat Shalom Synagogue Farmington Hills, MI | Charitable | $6,400 |
| Ort America Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable | $5,850 |
| Yad Ezra Berkley, MI | Charitable | $3,806 |
| Jarc Farmington Hills, MI | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Gesher Human Services Southfield, MI | Charitable | $2,900 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grants | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | $138,162 |
| 2024 | 52 | $158,167 |
| 2023 | 46 | $135,607 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,547,920 | $2,508,209 | $2,359,598 |
| Revenue | $234,403 | $332,359 | $365,487 |
| Expenses | $160,409 | $183,748 | $151,300 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $138,162 | $158,167 | $135,607 |
| Net Investment Income | $218,436 | $326,037 | $359,737 |
| Distributable Amount | $154,394 | $145,117 | $132,291 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 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)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerold R. Minkin as president, Ellen R. Minkin as treasurer, and Jodi L. Spilman and Michael A. Minkin as directors.
The Jerold and Ellen Minkin is led by Jerold R. Minkin, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerold R. Minkin
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jodi L. Spilman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael A. Minkin
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ellen R. Minkin
Treasurer
Treasurer, Secretary & D → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 3001 West Big Beaver 700, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: (248) 649-3400
Frequently asked questions about The Jerold and Ellen Minkin
How much does The Jerold and Ellen Minkin give each year?
The Jerold and Ellen Minkin gave $138K across 57 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $158K across 52 grants.
What is The Jerold and Ellen Minkin's typical grant size?
The Jerold and Ellen Minkin's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $2,424, across 57 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jerold and Ellen Minkin that year got $512 on average.
Where does The Jerold and Ellen Minkin give grants?
The Jerold and Ellen Minkin's top state is Michigan, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (38%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomfield Hills, MI (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Detroit, MI (5 grants) and Oak Park, MI (5 grants).
Does The Jerold and Ellen Minkin give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 57 grants with a stated purpose on The Jerold and Ellen Minkin's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (56 grants).
Who are The Jerold and Ellen Minkin's largest grantees?
The Jerold and Ellen Minkin's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of the Israel Defense Force ($34,300), Alzheimer's Association ($18,500) and Jewish Hospice ($10,203), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jerold and Ellen Minkin?
The Jerold and Ellen Minkin reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (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.
What does The Jerold and Ellen Minkin fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community services, education, health, and disability services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jerold and Ellen Minkin?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Jerold and Ellen Minkin's EIN?
The Jerold and Ellen Minkin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4362234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Jerold and Ellen Minkin accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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