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Karmin Fam Char Trust is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Ernest A Karmin. It holds total assets of $517K. Annual income is reported at $315K. Total assets have decreased from $1.2M in 2011 to $560K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and California. According to available records, Karmin Fam Char Trust has made 131 grants totaling $323K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $52K in 2020 to $119K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $152K distributed across 70 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $80K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 53 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, District of Columbia, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 35 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Karmin Fam Char Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 131 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, DC.
Karmin Fam Char Trust has distributed a total of $323K across 131 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $80K.
Karmin Fam Char Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Karmin Fam Char Trust is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Karmin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Karmin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan Karmin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anthony Karmin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Karmin | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$123K
Total Assets
$560K
Fair Market Value
$764K
Net Worth
$559K
Grants Paid
$119K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$37K
Distribution Amount
$38K
Total: $225K
Total Grants
131
Total Giving
$323K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
53
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeaguePROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Juf ChicagoPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $80K | 2023 |
| Ravinia FestivalPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Highland Park, IL | $9K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust MuseumPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Am ShalomPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Glencoe, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Youth ServicesPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Jfs Of The DesertPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Palm Springs, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Council For Jewish ElderlyPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe EmetPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| The ArkPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Jcfs ResponsePROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Desert Community FoundationPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Palm Desert, CA | $550 | 2023 |
| Digestive Health FoundationPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Co, IL | $525 | 2023 |
| Tourette AssociationPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Wauconda, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Self Help Friends Of ChicagoPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Aurora Health Care FoundationPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Milwaukee, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| Eisenhower Health FoundationPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Rancho Mirage, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust MuseumPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Skokie, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Palm Springs Friends Of PhilharmonicPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Palm Desert, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| WfmtPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $400 | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardenPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Glencoe, IL | $300 | 2023 |
| WttwPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2023 |
| Simon Wiesenthal CenterPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $200 | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan ChicagoPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| C5 Youth Foundation Of Southern CaliforniaPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| CslaPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Long Beach, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Michael Reese Health TrustPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Elgin, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Anshe EmetPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Palm Springs Art MuseumPROMOTE ORG'S ACTIVITY BY GIFTS TO GEN'L REV FUND | Palm Springs, CA | $500 | 2022 |