Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc
Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including civic participation, Jewish religious life, education, community services, and homelessness prevention.
Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc gave $363K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $362,873
- +73.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,080
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,300
- Total assets
- $2,475,795
- -8.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (11 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (29% 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 Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc
- 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: 5630 Wisconsin Avenue Apt 1601, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone: (301) 996-1850
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Accelerate Change ($65K). Together the top 10 received $298K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 151 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (29%), the District of Columbia (26%), Texas (18%), New York (10%), and Maryland (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 36 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 267% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $201K (2022) to $363K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $363K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Change Los Angeles, CA | Support the organization's mission to be a catalyst for empowering communities | $65,000 |
| Focus for Democracy Washington, DC | Support the organization's mission to independently evaluate nonpartisan voter participation work | $65,000 |
| Notley Impact Austin, TX | Support the Freedom 2 Vote intiative | $65,000 |
| Friends of the Daniel Centers Chevy Chase, MD | Help to build religious pluralism in Israel | $30,000 |
| Hebrew Union College New York, NY | Support of annual fund for HUC-JIR | $25,000 |
| JFCS of SF Marin San Rafael, CA | Support the mission to strengthen individuals, families and community across the Bay Area | $20,000 |
| Temple Sinai Washington, DC | Support of the synagogue in DC | $9,000 |
| Ct College New London, CT | Unrestricted Contribution | $8,000 |
| J Street Education Fund Washington, DC | Support the organization's mission to help resolve conflicts between Israel and its Arabic neighbors | $5,670 |
| Friends of the IMPJ Bevery Hills, CA | Support the campaign to open the possibilities for liberal Jewish practice in Israel | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2023 the foundation reported 34 grants, and in 2022 it reported 37.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,475,795 | $162,241 | $400,013 | $362,873 | 36 | $365,384 | $127,612 | $136,964 |
| 2023 | $2,712,762 | $478,322 | $240,429 | $209,463 | 34 | $217,453 | $455,346 | $127,635 |
| 2022 | $2,474,869 | $39,279 | $242,695 | $201,420 | 37 | $204,017 | $40,337 | $145,214 |
| 2021 | $2,678,287 | $122,177 | $292,945 | $263,084 | 24 | $265,841 | $95,468 | $167,250 |
| 2020 | $2,849,055 | $95,761 | $260,884 | $224,150 | 20 | — | $65,796 | $150,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $137K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Accelerate Change says it develops and tests models for citizen organizing, particularly in communities of color. Notley Impact says it works to accelerate social impact and innovation by educating nonprofits, donors, and social entrepreneurs and empowering civic leaders. Ritter Center says it provides health and social support services to reduce the impacts of homelessness and poverty in Marin County.
Other 2024 recipients included Jewish organizations, a synagogue, a college, a reproductive and sexual health care provider, and youth-serving organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $362,873. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $65,000, with a median of $3,300. The largest grants were $65,000 each to Accelerate Change, Focus for Democracy, and Notley Impact. Other notable awards included $30,000 to Friends of the Daniel Centers, $25,000 to Hebrew Union College, and $20,000 to JFCS of SF Marin.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Miriam Daniel as President, Ralph Daniel as Vice-President, and Laurence Wolff and Deborah Daniel as Board Members.
Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc is led by Miriam Daniel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miriam Daniel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurence Wolff
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Daniel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Daniel
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Suzanne Rapley (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc
How much does Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc give each year?
Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc gave $363K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $209K across 34 grants.
What is Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,300, and its average grant was $10,080, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc give grants?
Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Texas (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), San Rafael, CA (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support women's health" (3 grants).
Who are Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Accelerate Change ($65,000), Focus for Democracy ($65,000) and Notley Impact ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc?
Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $365K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Accelerate Change says it develops and tests models for citizen organizing, particularly in communities of color. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc?
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 Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6207879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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