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Charina Endowment Fund Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is Mcdermott Will & Emery Llp. It holds total assets of $370.5M. Annual income is reported at $96.1M. Total assets have grown from $229.8M in 2011 to $370.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Please note the foundation is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support, by contributions, other charitable organizations exempt under. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Charina Endowment Fund Inc. has made 258 grants totaling $84.6M, with a median grant of $200K. The foundation has distributed between $14.9M and $36.8M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $36.8M distributed across 138 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $14.9M, with an average award of $328K. The foundation has supported 163 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$150K
Average Grant
$307K
Largest Grant
$1.5M
Based on 51 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Please note the foundation is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support, by contributions, other charitable organizations exempt under
Internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
Please note the foundation is not involved in any direct charitable activities. Its primary purpose is to support, by contributions, other charitable organizations exempt under. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 258 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, MA.
Charina Endowment Fund Inc. has distributed a total of $84.6M across 258 grants. The median grant size is $200K, with an average of $328K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $14.9M.
Charina Endowment Fund Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charina Endowment Fund Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabina C Menschel | CO-SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charis B Drant | CO-SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Celene A Menschel | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert B Menschel | FORMER DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ronay A Menschel | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard L Menschel | CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$370.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$352.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
258
Total Giving
$84.6M
Average Grant
$328K
Median Grant
$200K
Unique Recipients
163
Most Common Grant
$150K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Ithaca, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Harvard Th Chan Schol Of Public HealthGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $750K | 2023 |
| American Technion SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Syracuse UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Syracuse, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| New-York Historical SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| The Morgan Library & MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Nightingale-Bamford SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Museum Of The City Of New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| The ShedGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Weill Cornell MedicineGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Hospital For Special SurgeryGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $450K | 2023 |
| The Trust For Public LandGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $450K | 2023 |
| City University Of New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $400K | 2023 |
| Park Avenue Armoryseventh Reg Armory Conservancy IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $334K | 2023 |
| Community Service Society Of New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| American Jewish World ServiceGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Columbia University Mailman School Of Public HealthGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Sanctuary For FamiliesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usainc Medecins Sans FrontieresGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Propublica IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| George Eastman House(Formerly Int'L Museum Of Photography)GENERAL SUPPORT | Rochester, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Partnership For Public Service IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Association To Benefit ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Congregation Emanu-ElGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Martha'S Table IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Randall'S Island Park AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Washington Latin Public Charter SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Wnet New York Public MediaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Trust For Governors IslandGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $225K | 2023 |
| High Line Friends Of TheGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $225K | 2023 |
| Phillips CollectionGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $225K | 2023 |
| Rappahannock Community College Educ Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Warsaw, VA | $200K | 2023 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Human Rights FirstGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| International Center For Transitional JusticeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Legal Action CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Public Art FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Dc Volunteer Lawyers ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Educare DcGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Irish Arts CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Comprehensive Youth DevelopmentGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Healthcare System For ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | Bayside, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| The Irish Repertory Theatre Company IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Miriam'S KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Union For Reform JudaismGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Pope Francis CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Detroit, MI | $150K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Silver Spring, MD | $150K | 2023 |
| Bottom Line IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Norwalk, CT | $150K | 2023 |