Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc
The Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc. was a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2021 filing states that it terminated its activities on October 31, 2022, distributed its remaining assets to 501(c)(3) organizations before that date, and no longer existed as of October 31, 2022. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc gave $89K across 11 grants in 2022 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 82% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $88,556
- +462.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $8,051
- +308.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is from the foundation’s filing and is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3475 Windsor Place, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Phone: (561) 995-8586
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Boca Raton Regional Hospital ($73K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 2% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) 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 $2K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $37K repeat.
- 18% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $89K (2022). In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | Support Medical Research | $72,500 |
| Jarc Boca Raton, FL | Support Needy | $2,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania Boca Raton, FL | Support Education | $2,056 |
| Planned Parenthood Boca Raton, FL | Support Education | $2,000 |
| Catskill Reserve Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Support Education | $2,000 |
| HS Rugby Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Support Education | $2,000 |
| Foster Care Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Support Needy | $2,000 |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Support Education | $1,500 |
| Pap Corps Boca Raton, FL | Support Medical Research | $1,000 |
| HAS Inc Boca Raton, FL | Support Education | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets for 2022 were not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-21,036 | $89,906 | $88,556 | 11 | $89,231 | $5,260 | $5,299 |
| 2021 | $110,942 | $6,177 | $17,350 | $15,750 | 8 | — | $6,177 | $6,818 |
| 2020 | $122,115 | $5,910 | $18,032 | $18,000 | 9 | — | $5,910 | $6,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2022 — 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 is stated. The 2022 grants included support for medical research, education, and organizations serving people in need. One recipient, the Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation, describes its own mission as promoting its fraternity’s ideals and values through leadership development, partnering with educational and Jewish communal organizations, and providing scholarships, financial support, and programming for its members and community.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $88,556. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $72,500, with a median of $2,000.
The largest reported grants included $72,500 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital for medical research and $2,500 to JARC to support people in need. Other grants included $2,056 to the University of Pennsylvania, $2,000 each to Planned Parenthood, Catskill Reserve Foundation, HS Rugby Foundation, and Foster Care Foundation; $1,500 to the Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation; $1,000 to PAP Corps; and $500 each to HAS Inc. and the Alzheimers Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Morton Handel as president.
Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc is led by Morton Handel, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Morton Handel
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Irma Handel (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc
How much does Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc give each year?
Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc gave $89K across 11 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $16K across 8 grants.
What is Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $2,000, and its average grant was $8,051, across 11 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc give grants?
Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (10 grants).
Does Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Education" (6 grants) and "Support Medical Research" (3 grants).
Who are Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Boca Raton Regional Hospital ($72,500), Jarc ($2,500) and University of Pennsylvania ($2,056), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated. The 2022 grants included support for medical research, education, and organizations serving people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc's EIN?
Irma and Morton Handel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1186060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Irma and Morton Handel 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 2020–2022
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