The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Family | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-2071692
Foundation Overview
Based in Washington, DC, The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Family has awarded 233 grants totaling $3,571,435 to organizations in New York, Maryland and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $150,000, with a median award of $4,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,571,435
Total Assets
$8,319,686
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Growth
+400%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 18%
4 of 22 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
District of Columbia
43% of grants are awarded in District of Columbia, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within District of Columbia, funding concentrates in Washington (100%).
Funding Trajectory
+44%
Moderate 44% growth trend over 5 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Education + Community Projects
Dual focus on education (50%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Family's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Foundation Of America | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $20,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Maintain Or Prolong The Useful Life Of The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Education And Activities Building | 2024 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Childrens Inn At Nih | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Colby Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Waterville, ME, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Dc Jewish Community Center | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Jarc Florida | $25,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Jewish Foundation For Group Homes | $25,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Jill's House | $1,000 | Vienna, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Joey's Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| John Carroll High School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Jssa | $1,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| National Gallery Of Art | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Phillips Collection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Saammecklenberg Endowment | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Saamtruettner Endowment | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| St John's College High School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| The Kennedy Center (National Symphony Orchestra) | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| The Kennedy Center | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Weta | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2024 |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $100,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Maintain Or Prolong The Useful Life Of The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Education And Activities Building | 2023 |
| Childrens Inn At Nih | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Colby Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Waterville, ME, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Jewish Foundation For Group Homes | $25,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Jill's House | $1,000 | Vienna, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Joey's Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| John Carroll High School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Jssa | $1,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Phillips Collection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Saamtruettner Endowment | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| St John's College High School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| The Kennedy Center (National Symphony Orchestra) | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| The Kennedy Center | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Weta | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $100,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Maintain Or Prolong The Useful Life Of The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Education And Activities Building | 2023 |
| Childrens Inn At Nih | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Colby Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Waterville, ME, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Jewish Foundation For Group Homes | $25,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Jill's House | $1,000 | Vienna, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Joey's Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| John Carroll High School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Jssa | $1,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Phillips Collection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Saamtruettner Endowment | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| St John's College High School | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| The Kennedy Center (National Symphony Orchestra) | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| The Kennedy Center | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Weta | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Maintain Or Prolong The Useful Life Of The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Education And Activities Building | 2022 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $20,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Childrens Inn At Nih | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Colby Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Waterville, ME, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Dc Jewish Community Center | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Freer And Sackler Galleries | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Israel Crisis Relief Fund (Jfgw) | $75,000 | N Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| J S S A | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Jewish Foundation For Group Homes | $25,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Jill's House | $1,000 | Vienna, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Joey's Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| John Carroll High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| National Gallery Of Art | $20,000 | Landover, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Phillips Collection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Rabbi Mathew & Dr Sara Rubinow Simon Legacy Endowment | $5,000 | N Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Saam | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Saamtruettner Endowment | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| St John's College High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| The Kennedy Center (National Symphony Orchestra) | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| The Kennedy Center | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| W E T A | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Maintain Or Prolong The Useful Life Of The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Education And Activities Building | 2022 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $20,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Childrens Inn At Nih | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Colby Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Waterville, ME, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Dc Jewish Community Center | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Freer And Sackler Galleries | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Israel Crisis Relief Fund (Jfgw) | $75,000 | N Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| J S S A | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Jewish Foundation For Group Homes | $25,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Jill's House | $1,000 | Vienna, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Joey's Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| John Carroll High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| National Gallery Of Art | $20,000 | Landover, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Phillips Collection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Rabbi Mathew & Dr Sara Rubinow Simon Legacy Endowment | $5,000 | N Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Saam | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Saamtruettner Endowment | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| St John's College High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| The Kennedy Center (National Symphony Orchestra) | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| The Kennedy Center | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| W E T A | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Maintain Or Prolong The Useful Life Of The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Education And Activities Building | 2021 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $40,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Childrens Inn At Nih | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Colby Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Waterville, ME, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Dc Jewish Community Center | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Freer And Sackler Galleries | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Holy Redeemer School | $8,685 | College Park, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| J S S A | $3,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Jcc Of Greater Washington | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Jewish Foundation For Group Homes | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Jill's House | $1,000 | Vienna, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Joey's Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| John Carroll High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute | $50 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| National Gallery Of Art | $20,000 | Landover, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Phillips Collection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Saam | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Saamtruettner Endowment | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| St John's College High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The Alzheimer's Association | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The Kennedy Center | $150,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $50 | Woodbury, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The V Foundation | $4,000 | Cary, NC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| W E T A | $200 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Maintain Or Prolong The Useful Life Of The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Education And Activities Building | 2021 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $40,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Childrens Inn At Nih | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Colby Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Waterville, ME, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Dc Jewish Community Center | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Freer And Sackler Galleries | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Holy Redeemer School | $8,685 | College Park, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| J S S A | $3,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Jcc Of Greater Washington | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Jewish Foundation For Group Homes | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Jill's House | $1,000 | Vienna, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Joey's Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| John Carroll High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute | $50 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| National Gallery Of Art | $20,000 | Landover, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Phillips Collection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Saam | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Saamtruettner Endowment | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| St John's College High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The Alzheimer's Association | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The Kennedy Center | $150,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $50 | Woodbury, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The V Foundation | $4,000 | Cary, NC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| W E T A | $200 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Maintain Or Prolong The Useful Life Of The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Education And Activities Building | 2021 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $40,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Childrens Inn At Nih | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Colby Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Waterville, ME, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Dc Jewish Community Center | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Freer And Sackler Galleries | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Holy Redeemer School | $8,685 | College Park, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| J S S A | $3,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Jcc Of Greater Washington | $5,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Jewish Foundation For Group Homes | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Jill's House | $1,000 | Vienna, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Joey's Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| John Carroll High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute | $50 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| National Gallery Of Art | $20,000 | Landover, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Phillips Collection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Saam | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Saamtruettner Endowment | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| St John's College High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The Alzheimer's Association | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The Kennedy Center | $150,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | $50 | Woodbury, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| The V Foundation | $4,000 | Cary, NC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| W E T A | $200 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Bethesda-chevy Chase Rescue Squad | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $150,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Maintain Or Prolong The Useful Life Of The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Education And Activities Building | 2020 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $27,335 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Childrens Inn At Nih | $1,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Colby Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Waterville, ME, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Dc Jewish Community Center | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Freer And Sackler Galleries | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Holy Redeemer School | $8,255 | College Park, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| J S S A | $6,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Jewish Foundation For Group Homes | $25,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Jewish National Foundation | $250 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Jill's House | $1,000 | Vienna, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Joey's Foundation | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| John Carroll High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| National Gallery Of Art | $20,000 | Landover, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Phillips Collection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Saam | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Saamtruettner Endowment | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| St John's College High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| The Kennedy Center | $42,130 | Arlington, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| W E T A | $200 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Audobon Naturalist Society | $100 | Chevy Chase, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $50,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Maintain Or Prolong The Useful Life Of The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Education And Activities Building | 2019 |
| B'nai Israel Congregation And Talmud Torah | $20,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Freer And Sackler Galleries | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Gwcf Children's Opp Fund | $4,100 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Holy Redeemer School | $8,035 | College Park, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| J S S A | $25 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Jewish Foundation For Group Homes | $25,000 | Rockville, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Jill's House | $1,000 | Vienna, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| John Carroll High School | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | $100 | New York, NY, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts Boston | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| National Gallery Of Art | $20,000 | Landover, MD, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Phillips Collection | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Saam | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Saamamerican Art Forum | $9,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Saamtruettner Endowment | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| St John's College High School | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| The Kennedy Center | $60,000 | Arlington, VA, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
| W E T A | $200 | Washington, DC, US | To Assist Charity In Its Stated Goal | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Family as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 52-2071692 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5101 WISCONSIN AVE NW FIFTH FLOOR Washington, DC 20016-4120 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Thelma And Melvin Lenkin Family's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, Director | Thelma Lenkin |
|---|---|
| Treasurer, Director | Edward J Lenkin |
| Secretary, Director | Judy Lenkin Lerner |
Forms 990-PF
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