The Mittlemann Family Foundation
The Mittlemann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including museums, arts organizations, a church, and other nonprofits.
The Mittlemann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mittlemann Family Foundation gave $74K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,165
- +24.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,180
- +148.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $1,704,581
- +8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (42% 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 Mittlemann Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19 West 44Th Street 312, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 593-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mittlemann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Museum of Art and Design ($22K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 109 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (42%), California (34%), Massachusetts (13%), Iowa (1%), and a state not specified in the filing data (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mittlemann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $750 repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 (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 $60K (2023) to $172K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Art and Design New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $21,500 |
| Reach to Rize Sacramento, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Fit Kids Menlo Park, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Auckland Art Gallery Foundation | General Charitable Purposes | $7,200 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $7,000 |
| The Black Arts Council of the Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $1,500 |
| Glen Oaks Club Philanthropic Fund Urbandale, IA | General Charitable Purposes | $750 |
| Whitney Museum of Art New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $600 |
| American Cancer Society New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
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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 | $1,704,581 | $237,697 | $98,702 | $74,165 | 12 | $76,365 | $215,360 | $77,492 |
| 2023 | $1,565,586 | $206,133 | $71,761 | $59,791 | 24 | $64,766 | $199,138 | $70,987 |
| 2022 | $1,431,214 | $129,312 | $99,418 | $84,550 | 16 | $91,825 | $121,719 | $68,059 |
| 2021 | $1,401,320 | $162,004 | $1,020,690 | $130,545 | 25 | $133,645 | — | $90,154 |
| 2020 | $2,259,754 | $205,924 | $1,049,275 | $171,935 | 32 | — | — | $132,060 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mittlemann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K 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 included support for arts and cultural organizations, a church, and other charitable organizations. The Museum of Modern Art, which received $7,000, describes its own mission as fostering public awareness of modern and contemporary art.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $74,165 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $21,500, with a median grant of $4,250. Its largest reported grants were $21,500 to the Museum of Art and Design, $15,000 to Reach to Rize, $10,000 each to First Church of Christ Scientist and Fit Kids, and $7,200 to Auckland Art Gallery Foundation. Each was listed for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Justin Mittlemann as vice president and Marsy Mittlemann as secretary.
The Mittlemann Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Mittlemann
Vice President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marsy Mittlemann
Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
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 Mittlemann Family Foundation
How much does The Mittlemann Family Foundation give each year?
The Mittlemann Family Foundation gave $74K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 24 grants.
What is The Mittlemann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mittlemann Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $6,180, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mittlemann Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Mittlemann Family Foundation give grants?
The Mittlemann Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (34%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Mittlemann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mittlemann Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mittlemann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mittlemann Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Museum of Art and Design ($21,500), Reach to Rize ($15,000) and First Church of Christ Scientist ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mittlemann Family Foundation?
The Mittlemann Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (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 Mittlemann Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, a church, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mittlemann Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mittlemann Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mittlemann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3158539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mittlemann Family 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 2020–2024
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