The Robert M Minkoff Foundation
The Robert M Minkoff Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $13K.
The Robert M Minkoff Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert M Minkoff Foundation gave $2.0M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $656K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,968,014
- +335.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $656,005
- +480.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $970,123
- Total assets
- $7,031
- -89.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (50% 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 Robert M Minkoff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Daniel and Jessica Minkoff Philanthropic Fund ($978K). Together the top 3 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 16 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Robert M Minkoff Foundation gives
- Giving grew 392% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2021) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel and Jessica Minkoff Philanthropic Fund Piedmont, CA | Agreed Upon Funding | $977,891 |
| Benjamin and Rachel Loving Philantrhopic Fund Bethesda, MD | Agreed Upon Funding | $970,123 |
| Housing Unlimited Inc Silver Spring, MD | Independent Housing for Adults in Mental Health Recovery | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,031 | $1,894,762 | $1,968,260 | $1,968,014 | 3 | $1,968,014 | $13,262 |
| 2023 | $67,954 | $431,484 | $459,619 | $452,140 | 4 | $459,619 | $2,818 |
| 2022 | $74,612 | $400,361 | $652,347 | $646,738 | 3 | $651,822 | — |
| 2021 | $326,598 | $494,681 | $412,808 | $400,000 | 2 | $412,808 | $28 |
| 2020 | $244,725 | $216,812 | $1,856,584 | $1,717,810 | 4 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Robert M Minkoff Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Croarkin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Andrew Page
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachel D. Minkoff Loving
Director
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $8K, to John C Croarkin (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Robert M Minkoff Foundation
How much does The Robert M Minkoff Foundation give each year?
The Robert M Minkoff Foundation gave $2.0M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $452K across 4 grants.
What is The Robert M Minkoff Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert M Minkoff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $970,123, and its average grant was $656,005, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Robert M Minkoff Foundation give grants?
The Robert M Minkoff Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (50%).
Does The Robert M Minkoff Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert M Minkoff Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Robert M Minkoff Foundation?
The Robert M Minkoff Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is The Robert M Minkoff Foundation's EIN?
The Robert M Minkoff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4761591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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