Gefen-jaffe Family Foundation Inc

JACKSONVILLE, FL EIN: 59-2610691

Gefen-Jaffe Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. The foundation supports philanthropic initiatives across the United States, with a particular focus on religious organizations and causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$854K

-3.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$92K

+34.6% YoY

Grant Count

+28.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+4.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gefen-jaffe Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

Religion and religious initiatives
Education
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement.

Grantmaking

The foundation provides funding across multiple states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia, with particular activity in major metropolitan areas including New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

Average Grant

amount: $25–$27,759

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $354K (87%)

Arizona $38K (9%)

Georgia $4K (1%)

New York $3K (1%)

District of Columbia $3K (1%)

North Carolina $3K (1%)

California $2K (1%)

Massachusetts $560 (0%)

+11 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Kansas Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New York Ohio Texas Virginia

Cities

AbileneArlingtonAtlantaAtlantic BeachBeverly HillsCharlotteClermontColorado SpringsCooperstownDallasDanburyDecaturEvanstonGainesvilleGraftonGreenwichJacksonvilleJacksonville BeachJcaksonvilleKansas City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $854,011–$880,687
Total Annual Giving: $92,050
Annual Revenue: $55,219
Annual Expenses: $74,239

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$854,011	$880,687	$899,707
Revenue	$71,075	$55,219	$58,109
Expenses	$95,611	$74,239	$82,177
Qualifying Distributions	$93,050	$69,400	$80,771
Net Investment Income	$67,624	$50,607	$55,538
Distributable Amount	$106,627	$94,141	$96,867

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

172 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Way of Ne Florida ($25,000), Jacksonville Jewish Center ($14,803), First Congregation Sons of Israel ($10,600).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AARP FOUNDATION LONG BEACH, CA	CHARITABLE	$50
AEPHI PHI HOOPS DANBURY, CT	CHARITABLE	$108
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC	CHARITABLE	$100
ANSBACHER SCHNEIDER JACKSONVILLE, FL	CHARITABLE	$161
ARIZONA AUTISM CHARTER PHOENIX, AZ	CHARITABLE	$100
BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION JACKSONVILLE, FL	CHARITABLE	$3,100
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME COOPERSTOWN, NY	CHARITABLE	$100
BERET'S LIGHT INC MARSHALL, MN	CHARITABLE	$100
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$100
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY WALTHAM, MA	CHARITABLE	$60

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key individuals managing the foundation include:

Barbara G. Jaffe — President and Secretary
Lawrence L. Jaffe — Treasurer
Bradley Zimmerman — Trustee

None of these individuals receive compensation for their roles.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BARBARA G JAFFE	PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	1	—
BRADLEY ZIMMERMAN	TRUSTEE	1	—
SANFORD ZIMMERMAN	TREASURER	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gefen-jaffe Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Religion and religious initiatives • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement.

How do I apply for a grant from Gefen-jaffe Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $92,050 (most recent filing) • Average grant amount: $25–$27,759 • The foundation maintains an open posture toward new applicants **Geographic Distribution:** The foundation provides funding across multiple states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia, with particular activity in major metropolitan areas including New York, Los Angeles, and W…

What size grants does Gefen-jaffe Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Gefen-jaffe Family Foundation Inc awarded 36 grants totaling $92K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Gefen-jaffe Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gefen-jaffe Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $107K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Gefen-jaffe Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Gefen-jaffe Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2610691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.