Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable
Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. In 2025, it gave grants to 56 charitable organizations, supporting recipients that include arts and cultural institutions, community organizations, health and conservation groups, and organizations serving veterans.
Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable at a glance
In short: Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable gave $181K across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Florida. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,965
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,232
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $278,313
- +701.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (8 of 56, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 Sandy Cove Rd Apt 301, Sarasota, FL 34242
Phone: (941) 346-7711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sarasota Orchestra ($25K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
267 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 267 grants of 267 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 21% to Wisconsin, 8% to New York, 7% to Maryland, and 6% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 56 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2020) to $181K (2025). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Orchestra Sarasota, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Save Our Seabirds Sarasota, FL | General Support | $9,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $7,000 |
| The Wildlife Center of Venice Inc Venice, FL | General Support | $6,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Booker Promise Foundation Sarasota, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| COA - Youth and Family Centers Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Erlanger, KY | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $278,313 | $425,000 | $181,409 | $180,965 | 56 | $180,965 | $4,410 |
| 2024 | $34,722 | $150,000 | $169,903 | $169,765 | 57 | $169,903 | $2,650 |
| 2023 | $54,625 | $180,000 | $143,602 | $143,415 | 57 | $143,602 | $3,030 |
| 2022 | $18,227 | $120,000 | $147,025 | $146,955 | 52 | $147,025 | $1,480 |
| 2021 | $45,252 | $150,000 | $127,665 | $127,605 | 45 | $127,665 | $2,959 |
| 2020 | $22,417 | $80,000 | $78,070 | $77,980 | 40 | — | $1,897 |
| 2019 | $20,487 | $80,000 | $93,040 | $92,848 | 40 | — | $1,244 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Save Our Seabirds says it rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured birds and educates the public about avian conservation. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Other recipients include Booker Promise Foundation, which provides college scholarships to high school students, and All Faiths Food Bank, which works with partners to provide healthy solutions to end hunger in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 56 grants totaling $180,965. Grants ranged from $115 to $25,000, with a median award of $2,000. The largest listed grants were $25,000 to Sarasota Orchestra and $10,000 each to Salvation Army and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Other listed grants included $9,000 to Save Our Seabirds, $7,000 to the Anti-Defamation League, and $6,000 each to the Wildlife Center of Venice and Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ralph G Gorenstein as director, president, and treasurer, and Gregory S Band as director and secretary.
Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable is led by Ralph G. Gorenstein, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ralph G. Gorenstein
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory S. Band
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable
How much does Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable give each year?
Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable gave $181K across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 57 grants.
What is Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable's typical grant size?
Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,232, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable that year got $1K on average.
Where does Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable give grants?
Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable's top state is Florida, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (21%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (15 grants), Milwaukee, WI (10 grants), Cudahy, WI (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (56 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable's largest grantees?
Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Sarasota Orchestra ($25,000), Salvation Army ($10,000) and St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable?
Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable reported $278K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Save Our Seabirds says it rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured birds and educates the public about avian conservation. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable?
The foundation states that it 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 Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable's EIN?
Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1777763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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