Michael & Merle Orlove Family
Michael & Merle Orlove Family is a private foundation based in Aventura, Florida. It reported 16 grants totaling $395,365 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations that include community, Jewish, healthcare, arts, child-welfare, and emergency-response organizations.
Michael & Merle Orlove Family at a glance
In short: Michael & Merle Orlove Family gave $395K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Florida. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $395,365
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,710
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $264,774
- -35.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (91% 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 & Merle Orlove Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2600 Island Blvd Ph 2, Aventura, FL 33160
Phone: (305) 933-8787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael & Merle Orlove Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was David Posnack Jewish Community Center ($200K). Together the top 10 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 77 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 5% to Illinois, 3% to New York, and 0% each to Washington, DC, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michael & Merle Orlove Family open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 350% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $88K (2021) to $399K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $395K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David Posnack Jewish Community Center Davie, FL | To enrich lives by connecting people through cultural, educational, social, recreational and wellness programs in an environment of fun, friendship and unity. The j is open to all and proudly guided by jewish values. | $200,000 |
| Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) Miami, FL | To improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of the jewish and broader communities throughout South Florida in accordance with jewish values. | $100,360 |
| The New World Symphony Miami Beach, FL | To prepare graduates of music programs for leadership roles in professional orchestras and ensembles. | $25,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | To mobilize human and financial resources to care for those in need, strengthen jewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of the jewish people in miami, in israel and around the world. | $20,000 |
| Mount Sinai Community Foundation Chicago, IL | To improve the health of the community it serves by ensuring the availability of medical, surgical, and primary care physicians and advanced practice providers and high-quality healthcare services. | $20,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc New York City, NY | The organization provides financial support to organizations that provide medical first responder services in israel and throughout the world. | $10,000 |
| Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center Aventura, FL | To promote jewish life within the city of aventura is an ongoing challenge. | $5,625 |
| Broward Center for the Performing Arts Fort Lauderdale, FL | To build community through the arts by delivering quality entertainment, educational opportunities and memorable moments that engage and inspire audiences, nurture collaboration and drive economic vitality. | $5,000 |
| Lowe Art Museum Coral Gables, FL | To encourage an understanding and appreciation of the arts in South Florida. | $2,500 |
| Jafco Sunrise, FL | To care for abused, neglected, and at-risk children as well as those with developmental disabilities in the jewish community and to work in partnership with families and the entire community. | $1,980 |
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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 | $264,774 | $262,891 | $406,115 | $395,365 | 16 | $395,365 | $245,793 | $9,883 |
| 2023 | $407,998 | $477,351 | $401,683 | $399,183 | 20 | $399,183 | $602,376 | $2,195 |
| 2022 | $332,330 | $234,935 | $98,230 | $98,225 | 17 | $98,225 | $127,519 | $6,052 |
| 2021 | $195,625 | $29,139 | $89,970 | $87,870 | 12 | $87,870 | $27,779 | $5,914 |
| 2020 | $256,456 | $58,514 | $119,294 | $119,294 | 12 | — | $116,182 | $5,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael & Merle Orlove Family reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 include support for organizations working in community services, Jewish community life, healthcare, the arts, child welfare, and emergency response.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Greater Miami Jewish Federation says it mobilizes resources to serve Jewish people in Miami, Israel, and around the world. Mount Sinai Community Foundation describes its work as improving community health by ensuring access to healthcare providers and services. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises and provides funding for organizations delivering medical and trauma-related first-responder services in Israel and around the world. Baby2Baby describes providing children in need with diapers, formula, clothing, and other basic necessities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $395,365. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median grant of $3,750.
The largest reported grants included $200,000 to David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie, Florida; $100,360 to Jewish Community Services of South Florida in Miami; $25,000 to The New World Symphony in Miami Beach; and $20,000 each to Greater Miami Jewish Federation in Miami and Mount Sinai Community Foundation in Chicago. Other reported awards included $10,000 to Friends of United Hatzalah in New York City, $5,625 to Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, and $5,000 to Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Baby2Baby is also identified as receiving $500 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Orlove as president and Merle Orlove, Marni Orlove, and Matthew Orlove as directors.
Michael & Merle Orlove Family is led by Michael Orlove, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Orlove
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marni Orlove
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Orlove
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merle Orlove
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 & Merle Orlove Family
How much does Michael & Merle Orlove Family give each year?
Michael & Merle Orlove Family gave $395K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $399K across 20 grants.
What is Michael & Merle Orlove Family's typical grant size?
Michael & Merle Orlove Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $24,710, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael & Merle Orlove Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does Michael & Merle Orlove Family give grants?
Michael & Merle Orlove Family gives mostly in Florida: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (2 grants), New York City, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Michael & Merle Orlove Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Michael & Merle Orlove Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Michael & Merle Orlove Family's largest grantees?
Michael & Merle Orlove Family's largest 2024 grantees include David Posnack Jewish Community Center ($200,000), Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) ($100,360) and The New World Symphony ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael & Merle Orlove Family?
Michael & Merle Orlove Family reported $265K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $395K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael & Merle Orlove Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in community services, Jewish community life, healthcare, the arts, child welfare, and emergency response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael & Merle Orlove Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael & Merle Orlove Family's EIN?
Michael & Merle Orlove Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1032895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael & Merle Orlove Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Michael & Merle Orlove Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-and-merle-orlove-family-morg_0245f4b806d649bebe17dbe1d1836daa
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