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Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust is a private trust based in SKOKIE, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Robert Minkus. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $69K. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $1.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New Jersey. According to available records, Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust has made 38 grants totaling $299K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $42K and $113K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $113K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $25K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New Jersey, New York, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 8 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.
Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NJ, NY.
Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $299K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $25K.
Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (271636169) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Wilfred J Minkus Charitable Trust is headquartered in SKOKIE, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Minkus-Lieberman | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Minkus | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$69K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$1.5M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$64K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$57K
Distribution Amount
$80K
Total: $674K
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$299K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdlGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of United HatzalahGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| FidfGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Israaid (Us) Global Humanitarian Assistance IncGENERAL | Palo Alto, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Gabriel Project MumbaiGENERAL | Bergenfield, NJ | $6K | 2023 |
| Camp RamahGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $6K | 2023 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance Dba StandwithusGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The ArkGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Rochelle Zell Jewish High SchoolEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION | Deerfield, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Solomon Schecter Day SchoolEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION | Northbrook, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Chicago Jewish Day SchoolEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Svivah IncGENERAL | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| American Jewish World ServiceGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Jewish Children And Family ServicesGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $14K | 2021 |
| No Shame On UEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2021 |
| HazonGENERAL | New York, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| MazonGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| LibenuGENERAL | Skokie, IL | $2K | 2021 |
| OrotEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION | Skokie, IL | $25K | 2020 |