THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
52-2071692
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Thelma and Melvin Lenkin Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $350,000 in grants to 28 grantees in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE KENNEDY COLLECTIVE INC
TRUMBULL, CT
$652.1K
32%

JEWISH FOUNDATION FOR GROUP HOMES INC
Rockville, MD
$175K
9%
National Gallery of Art
Landover, MD
$100K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC give?
THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, Connecticut, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $350 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE KENNEDY COLLECTIVE INC, JEWISH FOUNDATION FOR GROUP HOMES INC, and National Gallery of Art. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC?
THE THELMA AND MELVIN LENKIN FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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