Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc
Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. It supports charitable organizations, with 2024 grants going to recipients in Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, and California.
Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc gave $155K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,934
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,533
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,508
- Total assets
- $2,764,397
- +1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (7 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% 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 Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16440 Maddalena Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (561) 638-3160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Educational Loan Fund ($20K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 65% of grant dollars, Georgia recipients 19%, New York recipients 11%, North Carolina recipients 3%, and California recipients 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 28 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% 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 $94K (2020) to $190K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Educational Loan Fund Atlanta, GA | Community | $20,000 |
| Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Boynton Beach, FL | Community | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation - South Palm Beach Boca Raton, FL | Religious | $12,070 |
| Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation Parkland, FL | Community | $10,000 |
| Boca Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | Medical | $10,000 |
| Songs for Kids Atlanta, GA | General Purpose Grant | $10,000 |
| Southern NCSY Boca Raton, FL | General Purpose Grant | $10,000 |
| Achievement Centers Foundation Delray Beach, FL | Community | $9,900 |
| American Friends of Bnai Levy Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose Grant | $8,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands Boca Raton, FL | Community | $8,000 |
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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 | $2,764,397 | $397,174 | $344,995 | $154,934 | 28 | $277,381 | $332,187 | $201,694 |
| 2023 | $2,722,496 | $178,419 | $331,741 | $151,805 | 30 | $277,234 | $131,577 | $165,148 |
| 2022 | $2,863,442 | $43,927 | $372,995 | $189,655 | 28 | $279,868 | $28,568 | $187,978 |
| 2021 | $3,163,468 | $185,928 | $180,035 | $131,244 | 28 | $135,183 | $129,321 | $189,777 |
| 2020 | $3,167,088 | $43,492 | $226,012 | $94,099 | 21 | — | — | $178,862 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $202K 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’s 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, community services, religious activities, and medical causes. For example, the Jewish Educational Loan Fund describes its work as providing last-dollar, interest-free higher-education loans to Jewish students in need in a five-state region. Boca Helping Hands says it provides food, medical and financial assistance, as well as education, job training and guidance to promote self-sufficiency. The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation describes its mission as raising money to fight cancer and assist families affected by cancer.
Other 2024 recipients include arts organizations: Vagabond School of the Drama says it provides theatrical performances and teaches drama and fine arts, while Brevard Music Center says it teaches gifted young musicians to prepare and perform music. St. Baldrick’s Foundation describes its work as supporting research into cures for childhood cancers, and Play for Pink says it supports breast cancer research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $154,934. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $20,000, with a median grant of $4,508.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $20,000 to the Jewish Educational Loan Fund, $15,000 to the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, $12,070 to Jewish Federation - South Palm Beach, and $10,000 each to the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation, Boca Regional Hospital, Songs for Kids, and Southern NCSY. It also awarded $9,900 to Achievement Centers Foundation and $8,000 each to American Friends of Bnai Levy Foundation and Boca Helping Hands.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donna Lee Weiss as president, Jerry L. Weiss as vice president, and Michelle Weiss Mankoff and Ryan Weiss as directors.
Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc is led by Donna Lee Weiss, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna Lee Weiss
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Weiss Mankoff
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Ryan Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Jerry L. Weiss
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $65K, to Ryan Weiss (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc
How much does Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc give each year?
Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc gave $155K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $152K across 30 grants.
What is Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,508, and its average grant was $5,533, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc give grants?
Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (19%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Community" (15 grants).
Who are Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Educational Loan Fund ($20,000), Education Foundation of Palm Beach County ($15,000) and Jewish Federation - South Palm Beach ($12,070), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc?
Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $277K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, community services, religious activities, and medical causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc's EIN?
Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0366047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Norman Shulevitz Foundation Inc 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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