Irwin Saks Charitable
Irwin Saks Charitable is a private foundation, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $139K.
Irwin Saks Charitable at a glance
In short: Irwin Saks Charitable gave $139K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,870
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,359
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,133
- Total assets
- $3,862,021
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Irwin Saks Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kollel Zichron Michel of NMB ($35K). Together the top 7 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Irwin Saks Charitable gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2022) to $190K (2019). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kollel Zichron Michel of NMB Miami Beach, FL | Charity | $34,500 |
| Various Non-for-Profit Organization Miami, FL | Charity | $29,305 |
| Yeshiva Mir Yerushalayim Brookly, NY | Charity | $26,800 |
| Ahavas Torah Congregation Miami Beach, FL | Charity | $20,065 |
| Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov Chicago, IL | Charity | $12,200 |
| Agudath Israel of Illinois Chicago, IL | Charity | $6,000 |
| Rebbe Appreciation Fund North Miami Beach, FL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Heichal Hatorah Teaneck, NJ | Charity | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,862,021 | $151,121 | $239,261 | $138,870 | 8 | $138,870 | $192,385 |
| 2024 | $3,668,893 | $151,637 | $247,198 | $159,607 | 8 | $159,607 | $179,410 |
| 2023 | $3,423,925 | $140,899 | $128,850 | $105,973 | 9 | $105,973 | $168,368 |
| 2022 | $3,152,266 | $134,714 | $191,935 | $80,900 | 9 | $80,900 | $154,845 |
| 2021 | $3,892,828 | $172,678 | $214,295 | $127,264 | 11 | $127,264 | $174,987 |
| 2020 | $3,736,894 | $119,605 | $222,843 | $135,940 | 14 | — | $173,113 |
| 2019 | $4,026,231 | $110,129 | $280,563 | $190,150 | 19 | — | $179,013 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irwin Saks Charitable reported a distributable amount of $192K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irwin Saks Charitable is led by Jack Levine Cpa Pa, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack Levine Cpa Pa
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$70K (2024) → $70K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack Levine CPA (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Jack Levine CPA PA (President).
Frequently asked questions about Irwin Saks Charitable
How much does Irwin Saks Charitable give each year?
Irwin Saks Charitable gave $139K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 8 grants.
What is Irwin Saks Charitable's typical grant size?
Irwin Saks Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $16,133, and its average grant was $17,359, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Irwin Saks Charitable give grants?
Irwin Saks Charitable gives mostly in Florida: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami Beach, FL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Irwin Saks Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Irwin Saks Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (8 grants).
Who are Irwin Saks Charitable's largest grantees?
Irwin Saks Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Kollel Zichron Michel of NMB ($34,500), Yeshiva Mir Yerushalayim ($26,800) and Ahavas Torah Congregation ($20,065), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Irwin Saks Charitable?
Irwin Saks Charitable reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (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 is Irwin Saks Charitable's EIN?
Irwin Saks Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4230416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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