David Gotterer Charitable Trust
The David Gotterer Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its filings describe charitable activity in education, medicine, and religion. The trust’s 2024 return is marked as its final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or been winding down; 2025 filing data nevertheless report grants for that year.
David Gotterer Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: David Gotterer Charitable Trust gave $17K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $932.5), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,785
- +223.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +157.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $933
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Primary geography
- Florida (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to David Gotterer Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20155 Boca West Drive Ste C606, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Phone: (561) 350-0800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David Gotterer Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Beth El ($7K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 92% of grant dollars. The remaining shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (3%), Tennessee (2%), New Jersey (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How David Gotterer Charitable Trust gives
- 22% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 301% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth El Boca Raton, FL | religious | $6,565 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | medical | $6,250 |
| Jafco Fort Lauderdale, FL | medical | $690 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | medical | $400 |
| Paps Corp Deerfield Beach, FL | medical | $350 |
| The Seeing Eye Morristown, NJ | medical | $250 |
| Jewish National Fund Hicksville, NY | religious | $250 |
| Anshei Emuna Congregation Delray Beach, FL | religious | $250 |
| Lynn University Boca Raton, FL | Educational | $250 |
| Boca West Children Foundation Boca Raton, FL | medical | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $1,224 | $17,415 | $16,785 | 18 | $17,415 | $1,194 | $602 |
| 2024 | $37,441 | $2,170 | $5,692 | $5,190 | 7 | $5,692 | $2,182 | $957 |
| 2023 | $40,951 | $2,297 | $5,381 | $4,935 | 8 | $5,381 | $2,297 | $1,034 |
| 2022 | $44,063 | $2,310 | $4,546 | $4,185 | 5 | $4,185 | $2,310 | — |
| 2021 | $46,299 | $2,373 | $4,251 | $4,040 | 6 | — | $4,002 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Gotterer Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $602 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s 2024 filing lists educational, medical, and religious activities. Its 2025 grants included recipients identified for religious, medical, and educational purposes.
Among the organizations it supported, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s health-care mission through philanthropic gifts and public awareness. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for catastrophic pediatric diseases through research and treatment. Lynn University says it provides an innovative, global, personalized education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the trust.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust gave $16,785 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $6,565, with a median of $250. The largest listed grants were $6,565 to Temple Beth El in Boca Raton and $6,250 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation. Other listed recipients included Jafco ($690), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($400), Paps Corp ($350), The Seeing Eye ($250), Jewish National Fund ($250), Anshei Emuna Congregation ($250), Lynn University ($250), Boca West Children Foundation ($250), American Cancer Society ($250), and Trustbridge Hospice Foundation ($200). The trust also gave $150 to National Geographic Society and $100 to the Humane Society of Broward County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Gotterer as trustee.
David Gotterer Charitable Trust is led by David Gotterer, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Gotterer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 David Gotterer Charitable Trust
How much does David Gotterer Charitable Trust give each year?
David Gotterer Charitable Trust gave $17K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 7 grants.
What is David Gotterer Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
David Gotterer Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $933, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David Gotterer Charitable Trust give grants?
David Gotterer Charitable Trust gives mostly in Florida: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does David Gotterer Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on David Gotterer Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (8 grants), "Educational" (6 grants) and "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are David Gotterer Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
David Gotterer Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Beth El ($6,565), Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($6,250) and Jafco ($690), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does David Gotterer Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s 2024 filing lists educational, medical, and religious activities. Its 2025 grants included recipients identified for religious, medical, and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David Gotterer Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is David Gotterer Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, David Gotterer Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $602 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is David Gotterer Charitable Trust's EIN?
David Gotterer Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3389544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does David Gotterer Charitable Trust 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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