Karmin Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-7329836 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$148K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$750K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $50,500 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $30,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $10,000 |
| Higher Ground | Elkins Park, PA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $10,000 |
| Secure Community Network | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $10,000 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $6,200 |
| Israel Policy Forum | New York, NY | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Youth Services | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $5,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $3,500 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | Rancho Mirage, CA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $3,000 |
| Breakthrough Board | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $2,500 |
| Mt Sinai Center | Oak Park, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | Elgin, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic | Palm Desert, CA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Newtown, CT | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $1,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $500 |
| JCC of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $500 |
| Jcfs Response | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $500 |
| Mccallum Theater | Palm Desert, CA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $500 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $500 |
| Tourette Association of America | Wauconda, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $350 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $300 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $300 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $250 |
| Evans Scholarship Fund | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $200 |
| Wfmt | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $200 |
| Rush University Movement Disorder | Chicago, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $200 |
| Pbs So Cal | Burbank, CA | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $120 |
| Levy Senior Center Foundation | Evanston, IL | Promote org's activity by gifts to gen'l rev fund | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,220 | 32 |
| 2024 | $84,940 | 36 |
| 2023 | $119,425 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601249349101240
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7329836
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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