The Minka Foundation
The Minka Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rhinebeck, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026.
The Minka Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2026)
- $-21,105
- -1771.0% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Minka Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Minka Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $114K (2021). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orbmedia Inc Washington, DC | Education Assistance | $45,000 |
| Kents Hill School Kents Hill, ME | Education Assistance | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | $-21,105 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | $2,546,178 | $1,000 | $1,263 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $2,599,159 | — | $1,305 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,644,934 | — | $336 | — | — | — | $1 |
| 2022 | $2,709,777 | $50,000 | $52,299 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | $9 |
| 2021 | $2,761,272 | $114,000 | $119,262 | $114,000 | 3 | — | $12 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Minka Foundation is led by Liz Brown, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Liz Brown
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joel Evans
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy Colhoun
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elyshia Gardner-Holliday
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lydia Slaby
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Minka Foundation
Where does The Minka Foundation operate?
The Minka Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maine, New York.
What is The Minka Foundation's EIN?
The Minka Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2557442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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