The Allan & Melanie Nelkin Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 47-5565319 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$232K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
33% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | General | $163,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General | $15,860 |
| Temple Sinai Inc | Atlanta, GA | General | $14,100 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeast Inc | Atlanta, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Women's Fund of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General | $3,500 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | General | $2,500 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | Atlanta, GA | General | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family & Career Services Inc | Atlanta, GA | General | $2,500 |
| Jewish Home Life Communities Inc | Atlanta, GA | General | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Council | Washington, DC | General | $2,000 |
| B'nai Vail Congregation | Vail, CO | General | $1,800 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Atlanta, GA | General | $1,800 |
| Hillels of Georgia Inc | Atlanta, GA | General | $1,800 |
| Atlanta Jewish Music Festival | Atlanta, GA | General | $1,500 |
| National Center for Civil & Human Rights Inc | Atlanta, GA | General | $1,500 |
| Hias Inc | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Jewish Council for Public Affairs | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Southern Jewish Resource Network | Atlanta, GA | General | $1,000 |
| The Atlanta Scholars Kollel | Atlanta, GA | General | $1,000 |
| Center for Israel Education Inc | Atlanta, GA | General | $500 |
| Creating Connected Communities | Atlanta, GA | General | $500 |
| Democratic Majority Friends of Israel | Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Israel Policy Forum | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | General | $500 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Inc | Sandy Springs, GA | General | $500 |
| Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center Inc | Locust Grove, GA | General | $500 |
| The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | New York, NY | General | $500 |
| Zaka Tel-Aviv | Jackson Township, NJ | General | $500 |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | General | $360 |
| Second Helpings Atlanta Inc | Atlanta, GA | General | $360 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | General | $350 |
| Atlanta Jews of Color Council | Atlanta, GA | General | $180 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Inc | Dunwoody, GA | General | $180 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $231,790 | 33 |
| 2023 | $234,830 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349103216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5565319
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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