The Michelle Carmazi Foundation
The Michelle Carmazi Foundation is a private foundation, based in Port Washington, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $111K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $68K.
The Michelle Carmazi Foundation at a glance
In short: The Michelle Carmazi Foundation gave $68K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,566
- +504.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,261
- +303.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,785
- Total assets
- $110,949
- +79.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Michelle Carmazi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish National Fund-USA ($10K). Together the top 2 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($57,177), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Michelle Carmazi 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $68K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $57,177 |
| Jewish National Fund-USA New York, NY | Donations to Public Charities | $10,000 |
| Highland Park Community Development Corp Brooklyn, NY | Donations to Public Charities | $389 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,949 | $120,000 | $71,279 | $67,566 | 6 | $67,759 | $2,235 |
| 2023 | $61,993 | $91,600 | $29,607 | $11,169 | 4 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michelle Carmazi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michelle Carmazi Foundation is led by Benny Carmazi, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benny Carmazi
President & Director
Trustee → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Cain Hlenski
Secretary & Director
Trustee → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esther Zernitsky
Treasurer & Director
Trustee → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malka Carmazi
Vice President & Director
Trustee → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Karni
Vice President & Director
Trustee → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Michelle Carmazi Foundation
How much does The Michelle Carmazi Foundation give each year?
The Michelle Carmazi Foundation gave $68K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 4 grants.
What is The Michelle Carmazi Foundation's typical grant size?
The Michelle Carmazi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,785, and its average grant was $11,261, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michelle Carmazi Foundation give grants?
The Michelle Carmazi Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Michelle Carmazi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Michelle Carmazi Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hospital Grant Program" (4 grants).
How large is The Michelle Carmazi Foundation?
The Michelle Carmazi Foundation reported $111K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Michelle Carmazi Foundation's EIN?
The Michelle Carmazi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1383972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023–2024
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