MEL KARMAZIN FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2022
$2.5M
50 grants · $362K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $20K–$100K
grant size
60%
deep partner · 9/15 multi-year
repeat
$183K
Assets · 2021
15
Distinct recipients
About
DURING 2022, THE MEL KARMAZIN FOUNDATION HAD A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRACTION IN ITS ASSET LEVEL AS THE FOUNDATION BEGAN THE PROCESS OF TERMINATING. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE TERMINATION WILL BE COMPLETE IN 2023. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FOUNDATION SUBSTANTIALLY DECREASED IN 2022 FROM PRIOR YEARS AND THE FOUNDATION GAVE AWAY THE MAJORITY OF ITS CASH TO OTHER RECOGNIZED 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, CORPORATIONS, INSTITUTIONS OR AGENCIES.
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
WHY HUNGER
Phone
6099245939
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $682K | $1.5M | $994K | 13 |
| 2017 | $570K | $873K | $23K | 10 |
| 2018 | $710K | $35K | $-4K | 9 |
| 2019 | N/A | $68K | $503K | N/A |
| 2020 | $185K | $15K | $250K | 6 |
| 2021 | $202K | $183K | $500K | 7 |
| 2022 | $185K | $9K | $125K | 5 |
| 2023 | N/A | $0 | $10K | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 50 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$25K
Average
$51K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$165K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| DINA K ELKINS | TRUSTEE | $3K |
| MELVIN KARMAZIN | PRESIDENT | — |
Grants Awarded (50 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHY HUNGER | NEW YORK, NY | $165,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2018 |
| WHY HUNGER | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2017 |
| AUTISM SPEAKS | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | GENERAL OP | 2016 |
| AUTISM SPEAKS | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2018 |
| WHY HUNGER | NEW YORK, NY | $135,000 | GENERAL OP | 2016 |
| PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA | NEW YORK, NY | $130,000 | GENERAL OP | 2016 |
| FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $105,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2018 |
| NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2017 |
| NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2018 |
| AUTISM SPEAKS | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2017 |
| PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2021 |
| PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2018 |
| NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | GENERAL OP | 2016 |
| PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2020 |
| PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2017 |
| PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2022 |
| TJ MARTELL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $37,500 | GENERAL OP | 2016 |
| CHILDREN'S RADIOTHON | BEAVER DAM, WI | $25,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2022 |
| BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2020 |
| THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2020 |
| BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2021 |
| CHILDREN'S RADIOTHON | BEAVER DAM, WI | $25,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2021 |
| THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | CHARITABLE - GENERAL OPERATING FUND | 2021 |
| BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL OP | 2016 |
| THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | GENERAL OP | 2016 |