Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc
Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish organizations, education, health and community services, and other causes.
Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc gave $79K across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Florida. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,150
- -42.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- -16.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,721
- -31.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $573,629
- -8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (8 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 389, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 386-2969
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($10K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
253 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 253 grants of 253 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida received 43% of grant dollars and New York received 34%. Maryland received 7%, while the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania each received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 46 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $930 repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 226% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2019) to $191K (2023). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated. | $10,000 |
| New Synagogue of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated. | $5,400 |
| Beis Midrash of Queens New York, NY | To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated. | $5,000 |
| Boca Raton Kollel Boca Raton, FL | To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated. | $5,000 |
| Alef Bet Montessori School Rockville, MD | To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated. | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Shalva New York, NY | To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated. | $3,600 |
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated. | $3,600 |
| Gardens Jewish Experience Palm Beach Gardens, FL | To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated. | $3,600 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind Warringon, PA | To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated. | $3,600 |
| Endowment for Middle East Truth Washington, DC | To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated. | $2,500 |
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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 | $573,629 | $28,741 | $83,516 | $79,150 | 46 | $81,336 | $26,565 | $35,962 |
| 2024 | $628,404 | $96,999 | $141,910 | $137,060 | 55 | $139,121 | $22,499 | $37,954 |
| 2023 | $673,315 | $122,451 | $194,906 | $190,990 | 63 | $190,990 | $42,451 | $38,262 |
| 2022 | $745,770 | $-35,960 | $86,595 | $83,200 | 49 | $83,200 | $31,250 | $45,591 |
| 2021 | $868,360 | $34,940 | $91,269 | $88,260 | 40 | — | $34,940 | $57,838 |
| 2020 | $925,004 | $35,534 | $91,277 | $88,260 | 46 | — | $35,534 | $54,945 |
| 2019 | $980,397 | $33,523 | $70,489 | $67,800 | 32 | — | $33,523 | $54,939 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $36K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County describes its mission as strengthening Jewish identity, energizing relationships with Israel, and meeting human needs that are uniquely the Jewish community’s obligation. Chai Lifeline describes itself as an international health support network serving children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. Alef Bet Montessori School says it provides care and education for children ages 18 months to 12 years, including general studies, Judaic studies, and Hebrew.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $79,150 through 46 grants. Grants ranged from $360 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $10,000 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County; $5,400 to New Synagogue of Palm Beach; and $5,000 each to Beis Midrash of Queens and Boca Raton Kollel. Other notable grants were $3,600 each to Alef Bet Montessori School, American Friends of Shalva, Chai Lifeline, Gardens Jewish Experience, and Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edith M. Gelfand as president, secretary, treasurer, and director. Brian Gelfand and Alison Diamond are listed as directors.
Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc is led by Edith M. Gelfand, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edith M. Gelfand
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary → President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Diamond
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Gelfand
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael C. Gelfand MD (2019–2022) — President · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Richard Gelfand MD (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc
How much does Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc give each year?
Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc gave $79K across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $137K across 55 grants.
What is Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,721, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc give grants?
Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Organization's Program - Undesignated." (46 grants).
Who are Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($10,000), New Synagogue of Palm Beach ($5,400) and Beis Midrash of Queens ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc?
Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc reported $574K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc's EIN?
Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1657515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edith-and-michael-gelfand-foundation-inc-morg_8308199aaaf14724984f17cb37a19645
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