Kmd Foundation

BOCA RATON, FL EIN: 38-2378958

KMD Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida, established in 1981. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic giving to Jewish agencies, temples, schools, and federated giving programs, as well as broader support for education, health, and human services.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

-6.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

-11.0% YoY

Grant Count

+36.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$39K

-34.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kmd Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Jewish agencies, temples, schools, and federated giving programs
Education
Philanthropy and grantmaking
Human services
Health and in-patient medical care
Hospital care
Religion and Judaism

Grantmaking

The foundation made 19 grants in 2024, with notable recent grants including:

Grant Range

s:**

Ready to take the next step with Kmd Foundation?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. locations, with primary focus in:

Florida
Massachusetts
New York

Additional funding areas include Ann Arbor, Baltimore, and other cities across the United States.

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $1.8M (32%)

Massachusetts $1.6M (28%)

Pennsylvania $787K (14%)

New York $747K (13%)

Florida $607K (11%)

Rhode Island $139K (2%)

Maryland $52K (1%)

Michigan $18K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island

Cities

Albert LeaAnn ArborAtlantisBaltimoreBeckettBloomfields HillsBoca RatonBostonBronxGreat BarringtonGrosse Pointe WoodsKing Of PrussiaLenoxLincolnMiami BeachNew YorkNewton CentrePittsfieldPittsvieldSan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

2024: $2,197,971
2023: $2,354,404

Revenue & Expenses (2024):

Total revenues: $1,067,928
Total expenses: $1,235,301
Investment income and dividends: $86,986

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,197,971	$2,354,404	$1,285,962
Revenue	$1,067,928	$2,403,946	$73,253
Expenses	$1,235,301	$1,335,504	$1,451,769
Qualifying Distributions	$1,185,197	$1,331,936	$1,280,873
Net Investment Income	$1,584,556	$1,641,969	$68,990
Distributable Amount	$130,265	$145,310	$117,897

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

125 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hillel International ($650,000), Boston Symphony Orchestra ($176,743), Jewish Federation of Spb County ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
18 DEGREES PITTSFIELD, MA	TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION	$5,000
B'NAI TORAH CONGREGATION BOCA RATON, FL	ACCOMPLISH MISSION	$1,200
BERKSHIRE NATURAL RESOURCE COUNCIL LENOX, MA	TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION	$10,000
BERKSHIREINTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVA GREAT BARRINGTON, MA	ACCOMPLISH MISSION	$17,500
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION	$5,000
BOCA RIO FOUNDATION BOCA RATON, FL	TO ACCOMPLISH MISSION	$500
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BOSTON, MA	ACCOMPLISH MISSION	$176,743
HILLEL INTERNATIONAL WASHINGTON, DC	SUPPORT HILLEL DEUTSCHLAND CAMPUS	$650,000
HILLEL OF BROWARD & PALM BOCA RATON, FL	ACCOMPLISH MISSION	$120
HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY ATLANTIS, FL	TO SUPPORT MISSION	$180

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by trustees:

Irving A. Smokler
Carol S. Smokler

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
IRVING A SMOKLER	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
CAROL S SMOKLER	TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Contact Information

Address: 2424 N Federal Hwy Ste 101 Boca Raton, FL 33431-7796

Phone: 561-391-7293

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kmd Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Jewish agencies, temples, schools, and federated giving programs • Education • Philanthropy and grantmaking • Human services • Health and in-patient medical care • Hospital care • Religion and Judaism

How do I apply for a grant from Kmd Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 19 grants in 2024, with notable recent grants including: • $650,000 to Hillel International for support of Hillel Deutschland Campus • $176,743 to Boston Symphony Orchestra • $50,000 to Jewish Federation of the Berkshires **Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $187 to $620,000. **Total Giving:** • 2024: $1,006,415+ (across 19 grants) • 2023: $1,331,541

Where does Kmd Foundation make grants?

The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. locations, with primary focus in: • Florida • Massachusetts • New York Additional funding areas include Ann Arbor, Baltimore, and other cities across the United States.

What size grants does Kmd Foundation award?

In 2024, Kmd Foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kmd Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kmd Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.