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Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Family Charitable Foundation Inc

EIN 52-2071692 · DC · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in DC, MD, FL +3
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Family Charitable Foundation Inc based in DC paid 22 grants totaling $350K to 22 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $100K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included SAAMMECKLENBERG ENDOWMENT, THE KENNEDY CENTER (NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA), and JARC FLORIDA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,331,445
Giving (latest yr)
$350,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
22
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Saammecklenberg Endowment$100,000
  • The Kennedy Center (National Symphony Orchestra)$75,000
  • Jarc Florida$25,000
  • Jewish Foundation for Group Homes$25,000
  • The Kennedy Center$25,000

Where grants went

  • District of Columbia$273,000 · 12 grants
  • Maryland$48,000 · 5 grants
  • Florida$25,000 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$2,000 · 2 grants
  • Maine$1,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (22)

Saammecklenberg Endowment
Washington, DC
To Assist Charity IN Its Stated Goal
$100,000
The Kennedy Center (National Symphony Orchestra)
Washington, DC
To Assist Charity IN Its Stated Goal
$75,000
Jarc Florida
Boca Raton, FL
To Assist Charity IN Its Stated Goal
$25,000
Jewish Foundation for Group Homes
Rockville, MD
To Assist Charity IN Its Stated Goal
$25,000
The Kennedy Center
Washington, DC
To Assist Charity IN Its Stated Goal
$25,000
DC Jewish Community Center
Washington, DC
To Assist Charity IN Its Stated Goal
$20,000
National Gallery of Art
Washington, DC
To Assist Charity IN Its Stated Goal
$20,000
B'nai Israel Congregation and Talmud Torah
Rockville, MD
To Support Capital Improvements to Maintain OR Prolong the Useful Life of the Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Education and Activities Building
$20,000
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC
To Assist Charity IN Its Stated Goal
$10,000
Phillips Collection
Washington, DC
To Assist Charity IN Its Stated Goal
$10,000
Saamtruettner Endowment
Washington, DC
To Assist Charity IN Its Stated Goal
$5,000
Capital Area Food Bank
Washington, DC
To Assist Charity IN Its Stated Goal
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Family Charitable Foundation Inc 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, Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported 22 itemized grants totaling $350K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $100K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include SAAMMECKLENBERG ENDOWMENT, THE KENNEDY CENTER (NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA), JARC FLORIDA, among 22 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in District of Columbia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Family Charitable Foundation Inc 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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