The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation
The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 16 charitable grants totaling $106,250, including support for organizations working in areas such as services for people who are blind or visually impaired, education, and Jewish community programs.
The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation gave $106K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Florida. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,250
- +24.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,641
- -6.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,800
- Total assets
- $496,931
- -13.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin 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: 880 Fifth Avenue Apt 14D, New York, NY 10021
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was South Beach Federation ($38K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (47%), New York (18%), California (13%), Kansas (9%), and the District of Columbia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 237% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2024) to $109K (2023). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Beach Federation Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $38,000 |
| Envision Foundation Wichita, KS | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angles Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Albany, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bnei Torah Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kids V Cancer Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Magen David Adom | Charitable | $4,600 |
| MIT Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Chabad City of Delray Beach Delray Beach, FL | Charitable | $3,600 |
| La Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $496,931 | $38,318 | $114,801 | $106,250 | 16 | $106,250 | $29,767 | $44,877 |
| 2024 | $573,414 | $15,270 | $85,843 | $85,300 | 12 | $85,300 | $39,888 | $43,109 |
| 2023 | $645,653 | $39,164 | $117,725 | $109,150 | 17 | $109,150 | $30,589 | $43,210 |
| 2022 | $722,548 | $47,207 | $98,184 | $98,000 | 12 | $98,000 | $47,032 | $47,444 |
| 2021 | $773,525 | $47,123 | $102,475 | $95,100 | 12 | $98,700 | $43,348 | $50,846 |
| 2020 | $828,876 | $48,210 | $95,721 | $88,500 | 14 | — | $46,235 | $50,301 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Envision Foundation describes its mission as improving quality of life and providing opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. Hudson Lab School describes its mission as operating a kindergarten and an elementary school. Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach says it serves the cultural, educational, religious, and social needs of Jewish college students. American Jewish Congress says it works to preserve and extend democracy and support the unity and survival of Jewish people worldwide.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $106,250. Grants ranged from $1,250 to $38,000, with a median grant of $3,800. The largest grants included $38,000 to South Beach Federation; $10,000 each to Envision Foundation, Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, and Jewish Family Services; and $5,000 each to Bnei Torah and Kids V Cancer. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Mishkin, Hermine Mishkin, Phyliss Meyers, and Frederick Mishkin as directors.
The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederick Mishkin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hermine Mishkin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Mishkin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phyliss Meyers
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation
How much does The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation give each year?
The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation gave $106K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 12 grants.
What is The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,800, and its average grant was $6,641, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation give grants?
The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (16 grants).
Who are The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include South Beach Federation ($38,000), Envision Foundation ($10,000) and Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angles ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation?
The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation reported $497K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Envision Foundation describes its mission as improving quality of life and providing opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin 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 Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation's EIN?
The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6142376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sidney & Jeanne Mishkin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sidney-and-jeanne-mishkin-foundation-morg_45a4e53ec9fd49749b0814d2facbfd69
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