Private foundation · Palm Beach, FL

Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$500 $1K $3K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
91
Repeat grantees
55
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Brian Gelfand
DIRECTOR
Edith M Gelfand
PRES/SEC/TREAS/DIRECTOR
Alison Diamond
DIRECTOR
Michael C Gelfand Md Deceased
PRESIDENT
Richard Gelfand Md
DIRECTOR
Michael C Gelfand Md
PRESIDENT

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
13.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
466
Total grants awarded
$1.0M
Total amount
$2K
Average grant
$39K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$79K
46 grants
2023
$137K
55 grants
2022
$191K
63 grants
2021
$83K
49 grants
2020
$88K
40 grants
2019
$88K
46 grants
2018
$68K
32 grants
2017
$64K
25 grants
2016
$59K
28 grants
2015
$55K
28 grants
2014
$85K
25 grants
2013
$51K
29 grants

Top recipients

11 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$106K
12 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$81K
American Friends of Shalva
10 grants · NY
$67K
7 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$45K
9 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$43K
Jewish Women's Foundation
8 grants · FL
$43K
2 grants · MD · ✓ Exact match
$38K
Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes
8 grants · FL
$37K
The Chabad Housepalm Beach Jewish Center
1 grant · FL
$30K
6 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$27K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$10K
New Synagogue of Palm Beach
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$5K
Beis Midrash of Queens
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$5K
Boca Raton Kollel
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$5K
American Friends of Shalva
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$4K
Gardens Jewish Experience
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$4K
Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
PA · TY 2024
$4K
Chai Lifeline
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$4K
Alef Bet Montessori School
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
MD · TY 2024
$4K
Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$3K
Endowment for Middle East Truth
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
DC · TY 2024
$3K
Hadassah
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Friends of Egoz Inc
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Tzohar Israel Foundation
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Ah Bielski Foundation Inc
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$2K
Friends of Israel Defense Forces
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Clarion Project
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
TX · TY 2024
$2K
Shifra
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
MD · TY 2024
$2K
Imagination Productions
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$2K
The Lord's Place
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$1K
Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$1K
Keren O Inc
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$1K
American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$1K
Trustbridge Inc
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$1K
Camera
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
MA · TY 2024
$860
Thank Israeli Soldiers
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
DC · TY 2024
$720
Bina Stroke and Brain Injury Assistance
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$720
Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$500
American Friends-israel Museum
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$500
Zaka Tel Aviv
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NJ · TY 2024
$500
American Friends of Alyn Hospital
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$500
Ohr Torah Stone
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$500
Birthright Israel Foundation
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$500
Pkd Foundation
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
MO · TY 2024
$500
The Ciesla Foundation Inc
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
DC · TY 2024
$500
Emory University
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
GA · TY 2024
$500
Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Inc
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2024
$500
Kesher Israel Congregation
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
DC · TY 2024
$360
American Friends of Nishmat
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$360
World Jewish Congress (american Section)
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$360
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$360
Feed Israel
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$360
Met Council
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$360
Israel Children's Cancer Foundation
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$360
American Friends of Hospice of the Upper Galilee
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
RI · TY 2024
$360
Amit
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2024
$360
American Friends of Shalva
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
NY · TY 2023
$18K
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2023
$15K
Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2023
$8K
Palm Beach Synagogue Israel Solidarity Mission
TO FUND ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM - UNDESIGNATED.
FL · TY 2023
$8K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.