Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable
The Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Bal Harbour, Florida. Established in 1990, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic giving to Jewish agencies, schools, temples, and educational institutions across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.0M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-3.5% YoY
Grant Count
286
-5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+1.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on:
- Education — particularly elementary and secondary education
- Jewish organizations and institutions — including Jewish agencies, schools, and temples
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Religion
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation supports a wide range of organizations across numerous U.S. cities and states, including major urban centers and smaller communities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across the United States, with particular concentration in:
- Massachusetts
- New York
- District of Columbia
- California
- Florida
The foundation's giving extends to numerous additional states and cities nationwide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $17.2 million
- Total revenues: $1,497,366
- Total expenses: $2,012,565
- Annual giving: approximately $1.88 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,047,793 | $17,230,592 | $17,686,492 |
| Revenue | $1,692,531 | $1,497,366 | $1,254,720 |
| Expenses | $1,898,246 | $2,012,565 | $2,163,823 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,887,211 | $1,954,029 | $2,092,123 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,653,375 | $1,503,444 | $1,441,745 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,820,686 | $1,733,796 | $1,946,136 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Current trustees include:
- Shirley Saunders
- Herbert M. Gann
- Beverly Gann Bavly
These trustees serve without compensation. The foundation was originally established by Joseph and Rae Gann, who served as trustees until their deaths in 2003 and 2004 respectively.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIRLEY SAUNDERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA GANN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BEVERLY GANN BAVLY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 10185 Collins Ave Apt 317, Bal Harbour, FL 33154-1606
- Telephone: 617-332-4045
- EIN: 65-6043241
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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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