Karmin Fam Char Tr

EIN 36-7329836 · IL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in IL, DC, PA +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Karmin Fam Char Tr based in IL paid 32 grants totaling $148.2K to 32 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $50.5K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included JEWISH UNITED FUND, US HOLOCAUST MUSEUM, and HIGHER GROUND. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$426,430
Giving (latest yr)
$148,220
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
32
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
32
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Jewish United Fund$50,500
  • US Holocaust Museum$30,000
  • Higher Ground$10,000
  • Ravinia Festival$10,000
  • Secure Community Network$10,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$95,550 · 20 grants
  • District of Columbia$30,000 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$10,000 · 1 grant
  • California$6,670 · 8 grants
  • New York$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Connecticut$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (32)

Jewish United Fund
Chicago, IL
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$50,500
US Holocaust Museum
Washington, DC
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$30,000
Secure Community Network
Chicago, 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
Ravinia Festival
Highland Park, 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
Jewish Community Youth Services
Chicago, IL
Promote Org's Activity by Gifts to Gen'l Rev Fund
$5,000
Israel Policy Forum
New York, NY
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

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Karmin Fam Char Tr does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Karmin Fam Char Tr reported 32 itemized grants totaling $148.2K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $50.5K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include JEWISH UNITED FUND, US HOLOCAUST MUSEUM, HIGHER GROUND, among 32 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Karmin Fam Char Tr is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Karmin Fam Char Tr gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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