Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida

Private foundation · Grantmaker Miami, FL EIN: 65-0526420

Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $974K. Net investment income was $94K.

Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida at a glance

In short: Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida gave $974K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $162K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$973,650
+386.8% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
6
+200.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$162,275
+62.3% vs 2023
Median grant
$75,000
Primary geography
Florida (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Temple Beth Am Endowment Fund Inc: $630KTemple Beth Am Endowment FundInc$630KThe Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (Fidf): $117KThe Friends of the IsraelDefense Forces (Fidf)$117KRamah Darom Inc: $75KRamah Darom Inc$75KFriends of the March of the Living: $75KFriends of the March of theLiving$75KGreater Miami Jewish Federation: $75KGreater Miami JewishFederation$75KEli and Besse Cohen Camps of Massachusetts (Camp Pembroke): $2KEli and Besse Cohen Camps ofMassachusetts (Camp Pembroke)$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Beth Am Endowment Fund Inc ($630K). Together the top 6 received $974K.

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K3$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 9 (33%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

Cities

MiamiPinecrestAtlantaNorth MiamiPembroke

How Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida gives

  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M1 grant2022 2 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2023) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $974K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Temple Beth Am Endowment Fund Inc Pinecrest, FLGeneral Operations$630,000
The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (Fidf) North Miami, FLGeneral Operations$116,500
Ramah Darom Inc Atlanta, GAGeneral Operations$75,000
Friends of the March of the Living Pinecrest, FLGeneral Operations$75,000
Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FLGeneral Operations$75,000
Eli and Besse Cohen Camps of Massachusetts (Camp Pembroke) Pembroke, MAGeneral Operations$2,150
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024—$102,201$985,321$973,6506$973,650$94,163$26,498
2023$883,120$30,878$222,675$200,0002$200,000$12,450$52,005
2022$1,254,775$244,830$1,255,780$1,047,6601$1,047,660$208,901$99,124

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida's 2024 filing lists 15 officers; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Carol Berk

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elayne Tendrich

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fredrica L. Applebaum

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Iane Deutsch

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Timmons

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Serota

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lori Blum

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Malvin Weinberger

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marc Silverman

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael H. Novak

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Neil Roth

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ray Applebaum

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Riva Steinman

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Spiegelman

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Roberto Horwitz

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida

How much does Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida give each year?

Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida gave $974K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 2 grants.

What is Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida's typical grant size?

Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $162,275, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida give grants?

Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida gives mostly in Florida: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pinecrest, FL (2 grants).

Does Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida's largest grantees?

Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida's largest 2024 grantees include Temple Beth Am Endowment Fund Inc ($630,000), The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (Fidf) ($116,500) and Ramah Darom Inc ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

What is Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida?

Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Miami, FL.

How much is Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida's EIN?

Foundation for Conservative Judiasm of South Florida's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0526420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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