Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc
Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. It supports organizations that advance Jewish values, promote justice, repair the world, and enrich educational and cultural experiences.
Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc at a glance
In short: Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc gave $2.1M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $115K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,076,960
- -54.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $115,387
- -66.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $11,055,713
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pels Tzedek Tirdof 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: 6538 Collins Avenue Unit 185, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Phone: (904) 355-0355
Website: https://www.pelsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Young Judaea Camp TEL Yehudah Inc ($997K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 56 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (73%), Washington, DC (11%), Massachusetts (10%), California (4%), and Florida (1%). The listed grants also included a recipient in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc gives
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 327% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $484K (2021) to $4.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Judaea Camp TEL Yehudah Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $996,549 |
| Young Judaea Sprout Lake Camp Verbank, NY | Construction | $257,306 |
| Red Tent Fund Washington, DC | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation Agawam, MA | PJ Library | $200,000 |
| Entertainment 2 Affect Change New York City, NY | Charitable | $138,105 |
| Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Jewish Film Institue of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Israel Trauma Coalition Co PEF Endowment Funds New York, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc Oxnard, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Israel HEART2HEART Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,055,713 | $1,292,614 | $2,199,404 | $2,076,960 | 18 | $2,106,272 | $1,223,567 | $643,824 |
| 2024 | $11,962,503 | $1,429,256 | $4,611,167 | $4,515,332 | 13 | $4,535,838 | $1,351,808 | $721,606 |
| 2023 | $15,144,414 | $145,999 | $1,542,203 | $1,454,713 | 15 | $1,477,203 | $320,660 | $772,101 |
| 2022 | $16,540,618 | $-956,909 | $2,048,500 | $1,956,480 | 4 | $1,979,620 | $136,574 | $836,286 |
| 2021 | $19,847,122 | $20,025,600 | $497,195 | $484,300 | 6 | $484,300 | $15,521 | $202,366 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc reported a distributable amount of $644K for 2025 — 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 stated mission is to perpetuate a just and prosperous society by supporting organizations that advance Jewish values, repair the world, promote justice, and enrich educational and cultural experiences. Its website identifies justice, Jewish values, sustainability, leadership development, education, and the arts as focus areas.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Camp Tel Yehudah says it develops Jewish and Zionist youth leaders; Entertainment 2 Affect Change says it produces entertainment intended to bring positive change to underserved health and social communities; and Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village says it supports orphaned and vulnerable Rwandan youth through healing and education. From the Heart Productions describes its work as helping independent filmmakers create films that make a difference.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $2,076,960. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $996,549, with a median grant of $27,500.
Its largest reported grants included $996,549 to Young Judaea Camp Tel Yehudah Inc. for a charitable purpose, $257,306 to Young Judaea Sprout Lake Camp for construction, $200,000 to Red Tent Fund for a charitable purpose, and $200,000 to Harold Grinspoon Foundation for PJ Library. Other grants included $138,105 to Entertainment 2 Affect Change, $50,000 to Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, and $50,000 to Jewish Film Institute of San Francisco.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fanny Korman as director and president; Roger Korman as director and treasurer; Samuel J Korman as director and secretary; and Lily Korman and Becky Korman as directors.
Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc is led by Fanny Korman, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fanny Korman
Director & President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Korman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lily Korman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Korman
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel J. Korman
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc
How much does Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc give each year?
Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc gave $2.1M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.5M across 13 grants.
What is Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc's typical grant size?
Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $115,387, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc give grants?
Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), New York City, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (16 grants).
Who are Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc's largest grantees?
Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Young Judaea Camp TEL Yehudah Inc ($996,549), Young Judaea Sprout Lake Camp ($257,306) and Red Tent Fund ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc?
Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $644K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to perpetuate a just and prosperous society by supporting organizations that advance Jewish values, repair the world, promote justice, and enrich educational and cultural experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pels Tzedek Tirdof 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 Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc's EIN?
Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1577067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Pels Tzedek Tirdof 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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