Michael & Annie Falk Foundation
The Michael & Annie Falk Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. It supports work focused on improving children’s lives, protecting the environment and animals, and advancing education.
Michael & Annie Falk Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael & Annie Falk Foundation gave $413K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Florida. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $412,520
- -26.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,822
- -44.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $12,309,102
- +5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (29 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% 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 Michael & Annie Falk Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from 501(c)(3) public charities through its application form. Requests should include information on the nature of the charitable organization. The foundation says awards are not restricted to preselected organizations; its website states that the project must fit its focus areas and geographic areas of focus. The review process takes 3 to 6 months.
- Review Cycle
- Submit requests in January, April, July, or October, on the first month of each quarter.
- Deadline
- Submit requests in January, April, July, or October, on the first month of each quarter.
- Contact
Application contact: Grantrequestthefalkfoundationorg
Mailing address: PO Box 2616, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 727-2090
Email: grantrequest@thefalkfoundation.org
Website: https://thefalkfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael & Annie Falk Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Palm Bch Police and Firefighter Fnd ($85K). Together the top 10 received $346K.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 170 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies South Florida, New York City, the South Fork of Long Island, and Durham, North Carolina, as geographic areas of focus. It also considers work in areas where environmental emergencies adversely affect families. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (49%), New York (29%), California (15%), Maryland (6%), and Colorado (0%, as reported).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael & Annie Falk Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 42 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $322K (2020) to $564K (2023). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $413K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Bch Police and Firefighter Fnd Palm Beach, FL | General support | $85,000 |
| Ellis Island Honors Society Franklin Square, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| The Ecology Center San Juan Capistrano, CA | General support | $42,550 |
| American Heart Assn West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $38,375 |
| The Fund WPB West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $35,000 |
| ARF Hamptons East Hampton, NY | General support | $25,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| Hope Depression New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| IBG Foundation New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
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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 | $12,309,102 | $476,627 | $518,597 | $412,520 | 42 | $448,403 | $406,432 | $600,146 |
| 2023 | $11,703,999 | $513,146 | $641,414 | $563,880 | 32 | $586,120 | $457,850 | $556,313 |
| 2022 | $10,736,116 | $5,676,912 | $536,576 | $446,475 | 36 | $474,182 | $2,353,979 | $470,434 |
| 2021 | $7,707,805 | $1,277,688 | $493,677 | $409,913 | 37 | $439,124 | $890,765 | $407,623 |
| 2020 | $7,795,972 | $2,263,078 | $418,683 | $321,588 | 23 | — | $1,164,231 | $349,373 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael & Annie Falk Foundation reported a distributable amount of $600K 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
The foundation says it was founded to strengthen a multigenerational commitment to community service and philanthropy. Its stated focus areas include child advocacy, environmental protection and conservation, animal conservation, and education. Its child advocacy work addresses prevention, intervention, and treatment related to child abuse and neglect; its environmental work includes restoring and protecting natural resources through education, research, and sustainability initiatives.
The Lila Earth Project’s stated priorities include land regeneration and rewilding, community-led and Indigenous-led land stewardship, and spiritual tools to address social and environmental challenges.
The organizations it supported in 2024 illustrate a range of grantee missions. Johns Hopkins University, which received $25,000, says its mission includes educating students, fostering independent research, and bringing the benefits of discovery to the world. Global Lyme Alliance, which received $5,000, describes its mission as pursuing cures for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through research, awareness, and patient advocacy. Amazon Watch, which received $3,000, says it works to protect the rainforest and advance Indigenous peoples’ rights in the Amazon Basin. Well Beings, which received $2,000, says it brings together animal welfare and environmental protection.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $412,520. Grant amounts ranged from $165 to $85,000, with a median of $2,000. The foundation’s application guidelines describe an average grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $85,000 to Palm Bch Police and Firefighter Fnd, $50,000 to Ellis Island Honors Society, $42,550 to The Ecology Center, $38,375 to the American Heart Association, and $35,000 to The Fund WPB. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Falk, Annie Falk, Mikaela Falk, and Gianna Falk as officers.
Michael & Annie Falk Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annie Falk
Officer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gianna Falk
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Falk
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mikaela Falk
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Michael & Annie Falk Foundation
How much does Michael & Annie Falk Foundation give each year?
Michael & Annie Falk Foundation gave $413K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $564K across 32 grants.
What is Michael & Annie Falk Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael & Annie Falk Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $9,822, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael & Annie Falk Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Michael & Annie Falk Foundation give grants?
Michael & Annie Falk Foundation's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (7 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), East Hampton, NY (2 grants) and Santa Rosa, CA (2 grants).
Does Michael & Annie Falk Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael & Annie Falk Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael & Annie Falk Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael & Annie Falk Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Palm Bch Police and Firefighter Fnd ($85,000), Ellis Island Honors Society ($50,000) and The Ecology Center ($42,550), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael & Annie Falk Foundation?
Michael & Annie Falk Foundation reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $448K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $600K (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 does Michael & Annie Falk Foundation fund?
The foundation says it was founded to strengthen a multigenerational commitment to community service and philanthropy. Its stated focus areas include child advocacy, environmental protection and conservation, animal conservation, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael & Annie Falk Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from 501(c)(3) public charities through its application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael & Annie Falk Foundation's EIN?
Michael & Annie Falk Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3949135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael & Annie Falk Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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