The David Minkin Foundation concentrates its philanthropy on biomedical and scientific research, primarily funding large, unrestricted gifts to prominent research and clinical institutions. Its giving is focused and programmatic, favoring repeat multi‑year support for high-profile research centers rather than many small community grants.
Highly concentrated: very few, large grants directed to a small set of repeat grantees (two organizations received all reported funding), typically as general/undesignated support.
David Minkin Foundation gives through large, unrestricted support to a small set of research institutions and clinical centers, with repeated awards to the same grantees across multiple years. The clearest signal is its support for biomedical and scientific research: Mayo Clinic received $185,000 in 2025 after a $180,000 grant in 2023, and Max Planck Florida Fdn received $150,000 in 2025 after $149,850 in 2023. Those gifts sit alongside other major awards to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, and Northwell Health Foundation, all marked for general support. The foundation’s portfolio also shows that it backs high-profile institutions rather than many small, one-off grants. In the recent grants list, it funded academic medical centers, independent research institutes, and established health systems, often in recurring amounts that suggest ongoing relationships. The pattern is programmatic and concentrated: general operating support, repeated giving, and a focus on research capacity and patient care at recognized centers. Beyond health care and science, the list also includes select cultural and community organizations in Florida and New York, but the core profile remains anchored in biomedical research and clinical institution support.
In clinical research and patient care, the foundation gave $185,000 to Mayo Clinic for general support and $80,000 to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute for general support. It also supported Cleveland Clinic Florida with $75,000 in 2025, showing a preference for major medical institutions with established research or specialty care programs. In biomedical research, it awarded $150,000 to Max Planck Florida Fdn for general support in 2025, following a $149,850 grant in 2023. That repeat pattern points to sustained backing for basic and translational science. The foundation also makes general support grants to health and human services groups. Examples include $70,000 to Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida and $65,000 to Alzheimer's Foundation, both in 2025. Cultural support appears as well, including $69,850 to Palm Beach Opera Inc in 2023.
The recent grant list shows a typical grant size of $4,850 at the 25th percentile, $7,350 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile, while the upper end reaches six-figure gifts to major institutions. Grants are overwhelmingly general support. The same recipients appear in multiple years, including Mayo Clinic, Max Planck Florida Fdn, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, and St Mary's Medical Center, which points to repeat funding rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a private family foundation profile rather than a donor-advised fund or operating charity, and it does not fund individuals or program-related investments.
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$19.7M
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$1.3M
Most grants fall between $5K and $20K, with a median of $7K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$7K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Notable grantees: Mayo Clinic, Max Planck Florida Foundation
Grants are concentrated in the United States, with 120 grants recorded to U.S. recipients. Florida receives 67% of grants and shows a strong Palm Beach-area presence, including Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Miami, Weston, Fort Myers, and Mangonia Park. New York is the top state by grant count, with recipients such as New York, Brooklyn, and Great Neck. The list also includes Rochester, Minnesota, through Mayo Clinic.
It focuses on major academic medical centers, independent research institutes, and established high-profile research centers. Recent grants went to Mayo Clinic, Max Planck Florida Fdn, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, and Northwell Health Foundation, almost all marked as general support.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Mayo Clinic ($180,000 in 2023 and $185,000 in 2025), Max Planck Florida Fdn ($149,850 in 2023 and $150,000 in 2025), and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ($80,000 in both 2023 and 2025).
The typical grant size is $4,850 at the 25th percentile, $7,350 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes larger awards to research and medical institutions, with several gifts in the $50,000 to $185,000 range.
New York is the top state by grant count, while Florida receives 67% of grants. Recipient cities in the recent grants include Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Miami, Weston, Fort Myers, Brooklyn, Great Neck, and Rochester.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals and it does not make program-related investments.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | $185,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MAX PLANCK FLORIDA FDN | JUPITER, FL | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE | MIAMI, FL | $80,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA | WESTON, FL | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $65,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA | FORT MYERS, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION | GREAT NECK, NY | $45,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PALM BEACH OPERA INC | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PALM HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC | JUPITER, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| RAYMOND F KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER | MANGONIA PARK, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PALM BEACH ZOO | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION INC | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PBC | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | FORT MYERS, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HERITAGE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS | PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY | PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE PALM BEACH SYMPHONY SOCIETY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM FKA SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART | LANDOVER, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NORTON MUSEUM OF ART | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| OPPORTUNITY INC OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CHILDREN'S CASE MANAGEMENT ORG INC - FAMILIES FIRST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INT'L AWARD (USA) | CHICAGO, IL | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| FLAGLER MUSEUM | PALM BEACH, FL | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| NAVY LEAGUE OF THE US-PALM BEACH COUNCIL | JUPITER, FL | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH CO CHAPEL & YORKE-LUCY COOKE | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | $7,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $7,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AVDA SHELTER AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE | DELRAY, FL | $7,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PALM BEACH POLICE FOUNDATION | PALM BEACH, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PALM BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION | PALM BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION PALM BEACH CHAPTER | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| LORDS PLACE | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MYSTIC SEAPORT | MYSTIC, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS BOSTON | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PALM BEACH FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT | PALM BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PALM BEACH FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS & JEWS | PALM BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| REHABILITATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS | PALM BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HANNAH'S HOME OF SOUTH FLORIDA | TEQUESTA, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PLACE OF HOPE INC | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
MAYO CLINIC
$185,000GENERAL
MAX PLANCK FLORIDA FDN
$150,000GENERAL
BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE
$80,000GENERAL
CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA
$75,000GENERAL
ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION
$65,000GENERAL
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$50,000GENERAL
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
GENERAL
HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
$50,000GENERAL
NORTHWELL HEALTH FOUNDATION
$45,000GENERAL
PALM BEACH OPERA INC
$40,000GENERAL
PALM HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC
$30,000GENERAL
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC
$25,000GENERAL
RAYMOND F KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
$25,000GENERAL
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER
$20,000GENERAL
CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING
$15,000GENERAL
PALM BEACH ZOO
$15,000GENERAL
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$15,000GENERAL
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION INC
$10,000GENERAL
FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY
$10,000GENERAL
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PBC
$10,000GENERAL
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$10,000GENERAL
HERITAGE FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL
SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS
$10,000GENERAL
TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY
$10,000GENERAL
THE PALM BEACH SYMPHONY SOCIETY
$10,000GENERAL
COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM FKA SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER
$10,000GENERAL
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
$10,000GENERAL
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
$10,000GENERAL
NORTON MUSEUM OF ART
$10,000GENERAL
OPPORTUNITY INC OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
$7,500GENERAL
CHILDREN'S CASE MANAGEMENT ORG INC - FAMILIES FIRST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
$7,500GENERAL
DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INT'L AWARD (USA)
$7,500GENERAL
FLAGLER MUSEUM
$7,500GENERAL
NAVY LEAGUE OF THE US-PALM BEACH COUNCIL
$7,500GENERAL
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH CO CHAPEL & YORKE-LUCY COOKE
$7,000GENERAL
PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION
$7,000GENERAL
CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH
$7,000GENERAL
AVDA SHELTER AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
$7,000GENERAL
PALM BEACH POLICE FOUNDATION
$6,000GENERAL
HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
$6,000GENERAL
PALM BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION
$5,000GENERAL
ENGLISH SPEAKING UNION PALM BEACH CHAPTER
$5,000GENERAL
LORDS PLACE
$5,000GENERAL
MYSTIC SEAPORT
$5,000GENERAL
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS BOSTON
$5,000GENERAL
PALM BEACH FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
$5,000GENERAL
PALM BEACH FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS & JEWS
$5,000GENERAL
REHABILITATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS
$5,000GENERAL
HANNAH'S HOME OF SOUTH FLORIDA
$5,000GENERAL
PLACE OF HOPE INC
$5,000GENERAL