Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation
The Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its stated primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through contributions; it says it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation at a glance
In short: Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation gave $393K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Florida. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $392,500
- +24.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,177
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $6,179,835
- +2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (12 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (30% 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 Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 Nw 17Th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445-2513
Phone: (561) 235-2829
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Machance Israel ($40K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 213 grants of 213 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida accounted for 30% of grant dollars, the District of Columbia 18%, California 17%, New York 15%, and Arizona 5%. The foundation also made grants to organizations in other states, including Iowa, Georgia, and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 48 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 (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 $317K (2024) to $393K (2025). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $393K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Machance Israel Brooklyn, NY | For Chobad in Zagreb Croatia | $40,000 |
| Best Buddies International Miami, FL | Support Children with Disabilities | $20,000 |
| Friendship Place Washington, DC | Staff Developmen for Aiding Homeless | $20,000 |
| Congregation Shirat Shalom Boca Raton, FL | Rabbis Fund | $15,000 |
| Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services Boca Raton, FL | Community Services | $15,000 |
| Beth Ami Congregation Boca Raton, FL | Special Gift | $12,500 |
| Life Space Foundation West Des Moines, IA | Memory Care Program Development | $12,500 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Phoenix, AZ | Special Gift | $10,000 |
| Daily Acts Organization Petaluma, CA | For Education Programs and Support | $10,000 |
| Facing Adverse Childhood Experience Ft Lauderdale, FL | Childrens Menal Health | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,179,835 | $676,723 | $534,243 | $392,500 | 48 | $392,500 | $582,180 | $404,939 |
| 2024 | $6,037,355 | $622,555 | $446,379 | $316,500 | 42 | $316,500 | $541,676 | $390,633 |
| 2023 | $5,861,179 | $448,916 | $505,933 | $378,000 | 44 | $378,000 | $369,483 | $375,424 |
| 2022 | $5,918,170 | $421,572 | $445,760 | $324,000 | 40 | $373,500 | $354,834 | $363,670 |
| 2021 | $5,923,745 | $604,024 | $454,475 | $354,000 | 39 | $402,500 | $665,266 | $399,272 |
| 2020 | $5,774,196 | $306,825 | $456,372 | $343,000 | 37 | — | $254,913 | $368,198 |
| 2019 | $5,923,743 | $631,302 | $453,637 | $344,500 | 39 | — | $577,215 | $369,542 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation reported a distributable amount of $405K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including homelessness services, disability inclusion, education, children’s and youth services, community services, and watershed and environmental work.
The supported organizations describe their own missions in varied ways. Friendship Place says it works to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness attain stable housing and rebuild their lives. Best Buddies International describes its work as creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Daily Acts Organization says it aims to inspire action toward connected, equitable, climate-resilient communities, while Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation funds activities and services for children and youth in foster care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $392,500. Awards ranged from $1,500 to $40,000, with a median of $6,000. Notable grants included $40,000 to Machance Israel for Chobad in Zagreb, Croatia; $20,000 each to Best Buddies International for support for children with disabilities and Friendship Place for staff development related to aiding people experiencing homelessness; and $15,000 each to Congregation Shirat Shalom for its rabbis fund and Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services for community services.
Other 2025 grants included $12,500 to Beth Ami Congregation and $12,500 to Life Space Foundation for memory care program development; $10,000 each to Arizona Friends of Foster Children, Daily Acts Organization, Facing Adverse Childhood Experience, Jewish Education Loan Fund, and Jewish Federation of South Florida. The foundation also gave $10,000 to Sacramento Area Creeks Council, Washington International School, and The Watershed Project, and $8,000 to Operation Breakthrough.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marcia A. Allen, Stefan A. Pasternack, and Jeffrey D. Pasternack as trustees.
Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey D. Pasternack
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$14K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Marcia A. Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$14K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Stefan A. Pasternack
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$14K (2019) → $14K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Marcia a Allen (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation
How much does Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation give each year?
Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation gave $393K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $317K across 42 grants.
What is Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation's typical grant size?
Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $8,177, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation give grants?
Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation's top state is Florida, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (9 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Richmond, CA (2 grants).
Does Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Special Gift" (20 grants).
Who are Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation's largest grantees?
Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Machance Israel ($40,000), Best Buddies International ($20,000) and Friendship Place ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation?
Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $393K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $405K (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 Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation?
The foundation 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 Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation's EIN?
Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6617185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ernst & Gertrude Ticho 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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