EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation
EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Gulf Stream, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 11 charitable grants totaling $191,332, primarily to organizations in Florida, with a smaller share going to recipients in New York.
EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation gave $191K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Florida. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,332
- +84.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,394
- +84.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,750
- Total assets
- $5,288
- +3164.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to EDA and Cliff Viner 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: 1228 N Ocean Boulevard, Gulf Stream, FL 33483
Phone: (561) 544-4400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was EDA and Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation Inc ($85K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 54 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 3% to recipients in New York. Listed Florida recipients were based in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Delray Beach; the New York recipients were based in New York City and Big Indian.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 89% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2023) to $232K (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EDA and Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $84,632 |
| B'nai Torah Congregation Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $45,582 |
| Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Inc Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Urban League of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $7,940 |
| Jewish Education Center of South Florida Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $5,750 |
| Boca Raton Rotary Fund Inc Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $5,150 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boca West Childrens Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Delray Beach Playhouse Inc Delray Beach, FL | Charitable | $3,278 |
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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 | $5,288 | $199,768 | $194,642 | $191,332 | 11 | $191,332 | $10 | $161 |
| 2024 | $162 | $120,371 | $122,369 | $103,600 | 11 | $103,600 | — | $61 |
| 2023 | $2,160 | $51,607 | $57,792 | $54,800 | 10 | $54,800 | — | $268 |
| 2022 | $8,345 | $98,068 | $103,975 | $101,335 | 11 | $101,335 | — | $932 |
| 2021 | $14,252 | $64,666 | $85,371 | $81,335 | 11 | $81,335 | — | $774 |
| 2020 | $34,957 | $255,003 | $231,794 | $231,769 | 19 | — | $3 | $1,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $161 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, include Jewish education and community services, economic and civic opportunity, Jewish wellbeing and human rights, arts and theatre education, and charitable and civic purposes in the Boca Raton area.
For example, the Urban League of Palm Beach County describes its mission as creating pathways to economic, social, and civic opportunities through education, advocacy, and training. The Jewish Education Center of South Florida says it provides enriching Jewish programs, including Torah-based education, to people of all ages. The Delray Beach Playhouse describes its work as producing theatre and providing theatre learning and educational experiences for youth and adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $191,332. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $84,632, with a median grant of $5,750.
The largest awards were $84,632 to EDA AND CLIFF VINER COMMUNITY SCHOLARS FOUNDATION INC and $45,582 to B’NAI TORAH CONGREGATION, both in Boca Raton. Other notable grants included $18,000 to Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Inc; $10,000 to Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County; and $7,940 to Urban League of Palm Beach County Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Clifford Viner as president, Eda Viner as vice-president, and Jeffrey A. Deutch as director.
EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation is led by Clifford Viner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clifford Viner
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Deutch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eda Viner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation
How much does EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation give each year?
EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation gave $191K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $104K across 11 grants.
What is EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation's typical grant size?
EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,750, and its average grant was $17,394, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation give grants?
EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 97% 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 (7 grants).
Does EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation's largest grantees?
EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include EDA and Cliff Viner Community Scholars Foundation Inc ($84,632), B'nai Torah Congregation ($45,582) and Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Inc ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation?
EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from EDA and Cliff Viner 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 EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation's EIN?
EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0633896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does EDA and Cliff Viner 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). EDA and Cliff Viner Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/eda-and-cliff-viner-family-foundation-morg_ffd39343f7844a0ead3024d09255ed7a
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