Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable
Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists 30 grants totaling $533,413 to charitable organizations.
Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable at a glance
In short: Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable gave $533K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Florida. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $533,413
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,780
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,665,196
- -4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (63% 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 Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8060 Valhalla Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (305) 856-2444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Committee for TEL Aviv Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 141 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida-based recipients received 63% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were New York (7%), Alabama (6%), Michigan (6%), and New Mexico (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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 $459K (2023) to $629K (2021). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $533K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Committee for TEL Aviv Foundation New York, NY | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Beth Hallel Birmingham Birmingham, AL | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Care Elementary School Miami, FL | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Children's Home Society Miami, FL | General Operations | $30,000 |
| His House Children's Home Opalocka, FL | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Messianic Jewish Theological Institute (MJTI) Ann Arbor, MI | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations Albuquerque, NM | General Operations | $30,000 |
| University of Miami - Hillel Coral Gables, FL | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade Inc Miami, FL | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Educate Tomorrow Corp Miami, FL | General Operations | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,665,196 | $386,393 | $833,800 | $533,413 | 30 | $583,413 | $288,595 | $547,211 |
| 2023 | $10,113,439 | $571,096 | $760,916 | $458,736 | 27 | $509,214 | $463,306 | $516,352 |
| 2022 | $10,301,317 | $1,083,300 | $940,490 | $585,500 | 28 | $647,005 | $984,099 | $550,518 |
| 2021 | $10,158,507 | $1,565,268 | $926,576 | $628,500 | 27 | $628,500 | $1,449,392 | $633,998 |
| 2020 | $9,521,613 | $546,939 | $780,026 | $477,220 | 29 | — | $442,894 | $561,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable reported a distributable amount of $547K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, CARE Elementary School describes its mission as promoting academic success and character development for children in Miami’s Overtown community in a nurturing Christian environment, without cost to families. Lighthouse Children’s Home says it provides a Christian home and educational opportunities for displaced children. The American Committee for the Tel Aviv Foundation says it supports the evolving needs of the Tel Aviv community, including care for people in need and assistance to minority populations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $533,413. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $30,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the larger awards were $30,000 each to CARE Elementary School, Children’s Home Society, His House Children’s Home, the University of Miami Hillel, and the American Committee for Tel Aviv Foundation. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade and $25,000 to Educate Tomorrow.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Walter E Lieber as president; Michael D Katz as vice-president and secretary; English Frame as vice-president and director; and Stephen Lieber as vice-president and director.
Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable is led by Walter E. Lieber, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter E. Lieber
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $150K (2024)
English Frame
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Stephen Lieber
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Michael D. Katz
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Walter E Lieber (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable
How much does Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable give each year?
Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable gave $533K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $459K across 27 grants.
What is Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable's typical grant size?
Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,780, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable that year got $10K on average.
Where does Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable give grants?
Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable gives mostly in Florida: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and Alabama (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (13 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and South Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable's largest grantees?
Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include American Committee for TEL Aviv Foundation ($30,000), Beth Hallel Birmingham ($30,000) and Care Elementary School ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable?
Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $583K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $547K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable's EIN?
Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1669075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Joseph & Sherrie Garfield Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joseph-and-sherrie-garfield-charitable-morg_2dcbd2e5ae724ccebf7fbe6788698348
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