Progress Charitable Foundation DE
Progress Charitable Foundation DE is a private foundation based in Dover, Delaware. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including work related to Israel, medical institutions, veterans and their families, think tanks, poverty, and wildlife and natural beauty.
Progress Charitable Foundation DE at a glance
In short: Progress Charitable Foundation DE gave $3.0M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $115K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,979,925
- +751.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +333.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $114,613
- +96.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Total assets
- $953
- -63.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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.
How to apply to Progress Charitable Foundation DE
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 800 North State Street 304, Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (212) 848-0260
Website: https://progresscharitable.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Progress Charitable Foundation DE funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Sheba Medical Center - TEL Hashomer Inc ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 89 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipient-state shares of grant dollars were New York 62%, Florida 9%, and 4% each for the District of Columbia, Oregon, and Virginia. The foundation’s stated primary objective is to strengthen Israel.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Progress Charitable Foundation DE gives
- Giving grew 164% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $350K (2023) to $3.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center - TEL Hashomer Inc New York, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General Support | $310,000 |
| Cornell University New York, NY | General Support | $233,000 |
| Community Is Unity Corporation Cooper City, FL | General Support | $204,000 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans Inc Beit Halochem New York, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Israel Healthcare Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $175,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $125,000 |
| Friends of the Children Philadelphia Portland, OR | General Support | $125,000 |
| Spirit of America Worldwide Arlington, VA | General Support | $125,000 |
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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 | $953 | $3,247,002 | $3,248,656 | $2,979,925 | 26 | $3,239,061 | — | $2,236 |
| 2023 | $2,607 | $389,000 | $388,883 | $350,000 | 6 | $388,883 | — | $11 |
| 2022 | $3,671 | $1,705,586 | $1,706,760 | $1,591,500 | 18 | $1,706,760 | $457,721 | — |
| 2021 | $4,845 | $1,136,000 | $1,134,129 | $1,130,833 | 14 | — | — | $216 |
| 2020 | $2,974 | $1,908,000 | $1,908,192 | $1,904,183 | 25 | — | — | $491 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Progress Charitable Foundation DE reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 primary objective is to strengthen the State of Israel, including its leading medical institutions. Its other stated areas of concern are supporting think tanks that protect America and its allies; helping military veterans and their families; combating extreme poverty at home and abroad; and preserving wildlife and natural beauty.
The foundation says it seeks clear, achievable solutions with potential for substantial impact, strong and experienced leadership, cost effectiveness, measurable results, and the potential to scale or serve as a model. It offers general operating, project, and capital support, as well as annual and multi-year grants and capacity-building support. It may also support compelling early-stage initiatives and, in some instances, use program-related investments or challenge grants.
Among its 2024 grantees, PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes work supporting needy people, hospitals, clinics, and educational and religious institutions in Israel. Israel Healthcare Foundation says it provides grants to hospitals and clinics in Israel. Operation Lifeshield says it raises funds for air-raid shelters, bomb shelters, and bomb-resistant bus stops in Israel. Other grantees describe work including youth mentoring, support for Jewish children and communities affected by the war in Ukraine, and bringing Israeli solar, water, and agricultural technologies to rural African villages.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $2,979,925. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $500,000, with a median of $57,500. The listed grants were for general support.
The largest awards included $500,000 to American Friends of Sheba Medical Center – Tel Hashomer; $310,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds; $233,000 to Cornell University; $204,000 to Community Is Unity Corporation; and $200,000 to Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans Inc. Beit Halochem. Other notable grants included $175,000 to Israel Healthcare Foundation, $150,000 to United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY, and $125,000 each to Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, Friends of the Children Philadelphia, Spirit of America Worldwide, and Tikva Corp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Ira Wolff, President/Treasurer; Adam Senior, Secretary/Director; Perry Kamerman, Assistant Treasurer; Brenda Joyce Dworman, Director; David Dworman, Director; and Ross Dworman, Director.
Progress Charitable Foundation DE is led by Ira Wolff, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ira Wolff
President & Treasurer
Executive Director → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2022) → $183K (2024)
Adam Senior
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Dworman
Director
Director & President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Dworman
Director
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Joyce Dworman
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Perry Kamerman
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Brenda Joyce (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
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 $183K, to Ira Wolff (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Progress Charitable Foundation DE
How much does Progress Charitable Foundation DE give each year?
Progress Charitable Foundation DE gave $3.0M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $350K across 6 grants.
What is Progress Charitable Foundation DE's typical grant size?
Progress Charitable Foundation DE's median grant in 2024 was $57,500, and its average grant was $114,613, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Progress Charitable Foundation DE give grants?
Progress Charitable Foundation DE gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants).
Does Progress Charitable Foundation DE give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Progress Charitable Foundation DE's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Progress Charitable Foundation DE's largest grantees?
Progress Charitable Foundation DE's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Sheba Medical Center - TEL Hashomer Inc ($500,000), PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($310,000) and Cornell University ($233,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Progress Charitable Foundation DE?
Progress Charitable Foundation DE reported $953 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Progress Charitable Foundation DE fund?
The foundation’s primary objective is to strengthen the State of Israel, including its leading medical institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Progress Charitable Foundation DE?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Progress Charitable Foundation DE's EIN?
Progress Charitable Foundation DE's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3987489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Progress Charitable Foundation DE 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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