Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation
The Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. In 2024, it made 56 grants totaling $876,354, supporting charitable organizations including hospitals, a children’s village, and community organizations.
Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation gave $876K across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $876,354
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,649
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,069,825
- +19.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (11 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1515 S Federal Hwy Ste 300, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (561) 997-8661
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was B'nai Torah Congregation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $760K.
Grant Size Distribution
354 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 336 grants of 354 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 29% to recipients in New York. Smaller shares went to Minnesota (5%), Maryland (3%), and Massachusetts (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 56 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $900 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $213K (2020) to $876K (2024). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $876K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B'nai Torah Congregation Boca Raton, FL | Operations | $200,000 |
| Jafco Children's Village Sunrise, FL | Operations | $108,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Operations | $101,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | Operations | $100,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | Operations | $71,429 |
| Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Operations | $50,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System New York, NY | Operations | $40,000 |
| NMDP Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Charitable Donation | $40,000 |
| Homesafe Lake Worth, FL | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation College Park, MD | Operations | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,069,825 | $1,342,334 | $901,386 | $876,354 | 56 | $888,795 | $359,170 | $82,253 |
| 2023 | $895,786 | $1,282,989 | $809,953 | $774,154 | 68 | $793,121 | $448,057 | $70,337 |
| 2022 | $900,100 | $292,670 | $626,262 | $549,631 | 82 | $549,631 | $30,747 | $72,232 |
| 2021 | $1,112,414 | $1,787,552 | $619,424 | $601,050 | 77 | $601,050 | $662,651 | $63,560 |
| 2020 | $746,595 | $174,187 | $221,515 | $212,560 | 71 | — | $168,249 | $54,543 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including health care, children’s services, Jewish community organizations, and other charitable work.
Among the recipients, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s mission of providing compassionate health care. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai says it advances science, medicine, and health care delivery through research, education, and clinical care. HomeSafe says its mission is to provide shelter and support to victims of domestic violence and rape. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 56 grants totaling $876,354. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $200,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $200,000 to B’nai Torah Congregation for operations, $108,000 to JAFCO Children’s Village for operations, $101,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation for operations, and $100,000 to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for operations.
Other notable 2024 grants included $71,429 to Hospital for Special Surgery for operations, $50,000 to Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County for operations, $40,000 to Mount Sinai Health System for operations, and $40,000 to NMDP Foundation as a charitable donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joel L. Altman as president and Beverly Nan Altman, Robert Sylvan Altman, Laura Diomira Altman, Lindsay Erin Raphael, and Robyn Illise Dynan as directors.
Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation is led by Joel L. Altman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel L. Altman
President
Director-President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Nan Altman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Diomira Altman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Erin Raphael
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sylvan Altman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Illise Dynan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alan Levan (2020–2021) — Director-Secretary
- Former: Louis Beck (2020–2021) — Director-Vice President
- Former: Mark Begelman (2020–2021) — Director-Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation
How much does Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation give each year?
Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation gave $876K across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $774K across 68 grants.
What is Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $15,649, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation give grants?
Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (11 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (4 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (44 grants) and "Charitable Donation" (12 grants).
Who are Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include B'nai Torah Congregation ($200,000), Jafco Children's Village ($108,000) and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($101,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation?
Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $889K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including health care, children’s services, Jewish community organizations, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation's EIN?
Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4789610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Beverly & Joel Altman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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