Erdle Foundation
The Erdle Foundation is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. In 2024, it made 49 grants totaling $169,651, with listed grants supporting organizations in several states and the District of Columbia.
Erdle Foundation at a glance
In short: Erdle Foundation gave $170K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $169,651
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,462
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,086,368
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (5 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (71% 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 Erdle Foundation
- 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: 16622 Sweet Bay Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33445
Phone: (585) 750-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Erdle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Senior Life Foundation ($26K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
380 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 376 grants of 380 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to Florida, 6% to the District of Columbia, and 2% each to Massachusetts and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Erdle Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 49 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $167K (2021) to $398K (2022). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Senior Life Foundation Rochester, NY | General Support | $26,000 |
| JCC Rochester Rochester, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $20,116 |
| Signal 30 Troopers Benefit Fund Inc Latham, NY | General Support | $16,000 |
| Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Chabad Lubovitch Rochester, NY | General Support | $5,500 |
| Georgetown Transplant Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Rochester Regional Health Foundation Rochester, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,086,368 | $409,080 | $227,184 | $169,651 | 49 | $194,405 | $378,410 | $262,280 |
| 2023 | $4,897,638 | $207,292 | $235,358 | $180,954 | 61 | $205,474 | $174,450 | $248,857 |
| 2022 | $4,928,778 | $90,457 | $474,693 | $398,469 | 101 | $425,083 | $64,041 | $261,917 |
| 2021 | $5,332,923 | $470,869 | $222,659 | $166,699 | 67 | $192,101 | $443,869 | $288,701 |
| 2020 | $5,092,438 | $288,609 | $342,857 | $278,143 | 102 | — | $258,284 | $256,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Erdle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $262K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant list includes a range of charitable organizations. Jewish Senior Life Foundation says its purpose is to support Jewish Senior Life and enhance the lives of its residents, patients, and families. Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation says it supports its hospital’s health-care mission through philanthropic gifts. Signal 30 Troopers Benefit Fund says it assists families of law-enforcement professionals facing financial emergencies.
Other grantees describe missions that include supporting Rochester Regional Health and its affiliates, raising funds for the Weizmann Institute of Science, advancing research and treatment for pediatric diseases at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, supporting Holocaust education through the American Society for Yad Vashem, and providing Jewish programming and meals through Syracuse Hillel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $169,651. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $26,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $26,000 to Jewish Senior Life Foundation, $25,000 to JCC Rochester, $20,116 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, and $16,000 to Signal 30 Troopers Benefit Fund. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harvey B Erdle as president; Lee C Moss as vice president; Brenda E Moss and Nadine L Erdle as directors; and Tiffany D Erdle Meyer as secretary.
Erdle Foundation is led by Harvey B. Erdle, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harvey B. Erdle
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brenda E. Moss
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nadine L. Erdle
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tiffany D. Erdle Meyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Lee C. Moss
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Norma Erdle (2020–2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Tiffany D Erdle Meyer (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Erdle Foundation
How much does Erdle Foundation give each year?
Erdle Foundation gave $170K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $181K across 61 grants.
What is Erdle Foundation's typical grant size?
Erdle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,462, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Erdle Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Erdle Foundation give grants?
Erdle Foundation gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (15 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Boca Raton, FL (7 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Erdle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Erdle Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Erdle Foundation's largest grantees?
Erdle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Senior Life Foundation ($26,000), JCC Rochester ($25,000) and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($20,116), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Erdle Foundation?
Erdle Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $194K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Erdle Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grant list includes a range of charitable organizations. Jewish Senior Life Foundation says its purpose is to support Jewish Senior Life and enhance the lives of its residents, patients, and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Erdle Foundation?
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 Erdle Foundation's EIN?
Erdle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7002682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Erdle 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Erdle Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/erdle-foundation-morg_0c4937e1214f42228bf06517a9add579
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