Olemberg Family Foundation Inc
Olemberg Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 33 grants totaling $496,864, including support for organizations in Florida, New York, and other states.
Olemberg Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Olemberg Family Foundation Inc gave $497K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Florida. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $496,864
- +40.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,056
- +44.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,211
- Total assets
- $7,063,601
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (62% 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 Olemberg Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter with details of charitable activities. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and the filing reports no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Roberto Olemberg Olem Shoe Corporat
Mailing address: 800 Nw 21St Street, Miami, FL 33127
Phone: (305) 325-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Olemberg Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Menorah ($137K). Together the top 10 received $430K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 141 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 32% to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were 3% to Washington, DC, and 1% each to California and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Olemberg Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 33 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% 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 $251K (2021) to $497K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $497K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Menorah Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $136,969 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| University of Miami Miami, FL | General Support | $55,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Shul of Bal Harbor Surfside, FL | General Support | $36,848 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $6,031 |
| Yehudi Inc Miami, FL | General Support | $5,346 |
| Miami Jewish Home and Hospital Miami, FL | General Support | $5,275 |
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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 | $7,063,601 | $700,246 | $567,544 | $496,864 | 33 | $497,481 | $640,183 | $391,222 |
| 2023 | $6,930,486 | $743,864 | $417,213 | $354,655 | 34 | $362,541 | $589,192 | $358,730 |
| 2022 | $6,603,813 | $560,113 | $437,021 | $368,834 | 25 | $383,018 | $406,110 | $357,774 |
| 2021 | $6,477,992 | $456,732 | $320,784 | $251,075 | 25 | $251,075 | $387,023 | $370,769 |
| 2020 | $6,341,938 | $89,913 | $375,789 | $287,389 | 24 | — | $129,824 | $320,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Olemberg Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $391K 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 offer examples of the kinds of organizations it supports. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation describes its mission as mobilizing resources to care for people in need, strengthen Jewish life, and advance the unity and shared purpose of the Jewish people. Yehudi Inc says it aims to strengthen Jewish identity through Jewish education and programming in South Florida.
Other grantees describe work that includes educational trips to Israel (Birthright Israel Foundation), educational programs (American Israel Education Foundation), rehabilitation services for disabled veterans (Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans), and food and social services for people in need (American Friends of Meir Panim). Two Ten Footwear Foundation says it provides assistance, counseling, educational funding, and professional development for people in the footwear community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $496,864. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $136,969, with a median grant of $3,211. The largest awards included $136,969 to Temple Menorah, $100,000 to Friends of the IDF, $55,000 to the University of Miami, $50,000 to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, and $36,848 to the Shul of Bal Harbor. Each was reported for general support.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to submit a letter with details of charitable activities and reports no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roberto Olemberg, Jennifer Olemberg, and Jaqueline Olemberg as directors.
Olemberg Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roberto Olemberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaqueline Olemberg
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Olemberg
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Julio Acosta (2020) — Director
- Former: Shahin Rezaie (2020) — Director
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 Olemberg Family Foundation Inc
How much does Olemberg Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Olemberg Family Foundation Inc gave $497K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $355K across 34 grants.
What is Olemberg Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Olemberg Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,211, and its average grant was $15,056, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Olemberg Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Olemberg Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Olemberg Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Miami, FL (5 grants), Miami Beach, FL (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does Olemberg Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Olemberg Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Olemberg Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Olemberg Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Temple Menorah ($136,969), Friends of the IDF ($100,000) and University of Miami ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Olemberg Family Foundation Inc?
Olemberg Family Foundation Inc reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $497K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $391K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Olemberg Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants offer examples of the kinds of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Olemberg Family Foundation Inc?
Submit a letter with details of charitable activities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Olemberg Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Olemberg Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0375570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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). Olemberg Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/olemberg-family-foundation-inc-morg_6a58ee5480d14df7b5ea409fafcc9de4
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