Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc
Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc is a family foundation established in 1966, originally in Florida and New York, and currently based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has maintained tax-exempt status since December 1966.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-8.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$363K
+73.2% YoY
Grant Count
36
+5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+63.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation grants primarily for Jewish organizations, including welfare funds, cultural and educational organizations, and temple support. The foundation also provides some support for the arts.
Grantmaking
The foundation's grantmaking activity shows the following recent financial profile:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, though its original establishment included presence in Florida and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,475,795
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Revenue: $162,241
- Annual Expenses: $400,013
- Contributions Received: $0
The foundation maintains a net asset position with no outstanding liabilities. The absence of contributions received in 2024 suggests the foundation is operating from existing assets rather than receiving new donations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,475,795 | $2,712,762 | $2,474,869 |
| Revenue | $162,241 | $478,322 | $39,279 |
| Expenses | $400,013 | $240,429 | $242,695 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $365,384 | $217,453 | $204,017 |
| Net Investment Income | $127,612 | $455,346 | $40,337 |
| Distributable Amount | $136,964 | $127,635 | $145,214 |
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
151 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Daniel | President | 1 | — |
| Ralph Daniel | Vice-President | 1 | — |
| Laurence Wolff | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Deborah Daniel | Board Member | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 5630 Wisconsin Ave Apt 1601, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4458
Telephone: 301-654-1259
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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