Gemunder Family Foundation Inc
Gemunder Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. It supports grants that promote, educate, and foster the perpetuation of the Jewish people.
Gemunder Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gemunder Family Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), top state New York. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,020,500
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,042
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $20,366,384
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (47% 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 Gemunder Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter to the foundation. The filing names David A Gemunder as the contact and states that awards are restricted to grants that promote, educate, and foster the perpetuation of the Jewish people.
- Contact
Application contact: David A Gemunder
Mailing address: 218 E Bearss Ave Ste 407, Tampa, FL 33613
Phone: (727) 424-7652
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gemunder Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs ($401K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 69 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (47%), Washington, DC (39%), Florida (9%), Illinois (3%), and Ohio (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gemunder Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $101K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 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 (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 $1.0M (2024) to $1.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Washington, DC | 2025 pledge for jinsa gemunder center for defende and strategy | $400,000 |
| American Society for Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Inc New York, NY | Support for Masst Project | $400,000 |
| Top Jewish Foundation Tampa, FL | Donation to Gemunder Philanthropic Fund | $95,000 |
| Efrat- Crib Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations Fund Inc New York, NY | Support of Efforts to Counter Campus Antisemitism | $25,000 |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Isaac Mwise Temple Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund Inc Lincolnwood, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,366,384 | $1,577,971 | $1,713,286 | $1,020,500 | 12 | $1,577,201 | $1,428,087 | $1,621,980 |
| 2023 | $20,501,699 | $1,238,578 | $1,649,838 | $1,135,700 | 14 | $1,507,525 | $1,107,014 | $1,503,176 |
| 2022 | $20,914,364 | $1,186,965 | $1,767,166 | $1,175,852 | 13 | $1,607,198 | $1,013,744 | $1,570,356 |
| 2021 | $21,494,565 | $1,000,115 | $1,735,129 | $1,232,200 | 15 | $1,571,474 | $825,303 | $1,705,056 |
| 2020 | $22,229,579 | $716,025 | $1,696,987 | $1,160,700 | 15 | — | $424,485 | $1,426,134 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gemunder Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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
The foundation’s stated grant restriction is that awards must promote, educate, and foster the perpetuation of the Jewish people. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish organizations, educational institutions, and other organizations.
Among its grantees, TOP Jewish Foundation describes its mission as securing the future of its community through Jewish-inspired values, philanthropy, and service. Chicago Chesed Fund says it raises and distributes assistance to people in poverty in the Jewish community. Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation describes its work as promoting fraternity ideals through leadership development, partnerships with educational and Jewish communal organizations, scholarships, and programming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $1,020,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $400,000, with a median of $17,500.
The largest awards included $400,000 to the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs for a 2025 pledge for the JINSA Gemunder Center for Defense and Strategy, and $400,000 to the American Society for Technion-Israel Institute of Technology for support of the MASST Project. Other grants included $95,000 to TOP Jewish Foundation for the Gemunder Philanthropic Fund, $50,000 to EFRAT-CRIB for general support, and $25,000 to the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations Fund to support efforts to counter campus antisemitism.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gemunder Family Foundation Inc is led by Joel F. Gemunder, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel F. Gemunder
CEO
Sole Member → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Gemunder
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$192K (2020) → $330K (2024)
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 $330K, to David a Gemunder (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Gemunder Family Foundation Inc
How much does Gemunder Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Gemunder Family Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 14 grants.
What is Gemunder Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gemunder Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $85,042, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gemunder Family Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Gemunder Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Gemunder Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (39%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does Gemunder Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Gemunder Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gemunder Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gemunder Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs ($401,000 across 2 grants), American Society for Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Inc ($400,000) and Top Jewish Foundation ($95,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gemunder Family Foundation Inc?
Gemunder Family Foundation Inc reported $20.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 Gemunder Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated grant restriction is that awards must promote, educate, and foster the perpetuation of the Jewish people. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish organizations, educational institutions, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gemunder Family Foundation Inc?
Submit a letter to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gemunder Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gemunder Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4015653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Gemunder Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- 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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