Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation
The Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish community organizations, educational institutions, public radio, and animal-welfare organizations.
Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation at a glance
In short: Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation gave $39K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,701
- -67.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -50.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,173
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $619,010
- -7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (79% 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 Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3444 Main Highway 2Nd Floor, Miami, FL 33133
Phone: (516) 735-0101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Miami Jewish Federation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 216 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 12% to New York, 5% to the District of Columbia, 3% to Massachusetts, and less than 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 31 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $320; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 48% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $39K (2024) to $118K (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | Religion & Community | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward County Davie, FL | Jewish Community & Service | $10,000 |
| Ramat Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue Plantation, FL | Education | $2,595 |
| Emunah Miami Beach, FL | Education | $2,000 |
| American Committee for Weizmann Institute of Science New York, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University Boca Raton, FL | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of WLRN Miami, FL | Public Radio | $1,000 |
| Hadassah Boynton Beach, FL | Religion & Community | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | Community Support | $1,000 |
| American Committee for Weizmann Institute of Science New York, NY | Education | $1,000 |
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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 | $619,010 | $14,701 | $62,994 | $38,701 | 33 | $38,701 | — | $81,456 |
| 2023 | $667,303 | $55,654 | $145,148 | $117,724 | 67 | $126,724 | $39,408 | $78,223 |
| 2022 | $756,797 | $2,461 | $99,266 | $76,018 | 33 | $85,018 | $23,371 | $85,606 |
| 2021 | $865,390 | $148,113 | $124,844 | $97,756 | 46 | $106,756 | $132,760 | $87,150 |
| 2020 | $842,121 | $34,575 | $86,132 | $64,951 | 37 | — | $23,288 | $65,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K 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 in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, education, public radio, animal welfare, conservation, and veterans’ services.
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 Jewish people. The Humane Society of Broward County says it advocates for animals and improves their lives through adoptions, community services, and education. The World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $38,701. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median grant of $500. Its largest reported grants were $10,000 each to Greater Miami Jewish Federation and Jewish Federation of Broward County. Other notable grants included $2,595 to Ramat Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue and $2,000 to Emunah.
The foundation also gave $1,000 each to organizations including American Friends of the Hebrew University, Friends of WLRN, Humane Society of Broward County, and American Technion Society. Its 2024 filing also lists grants to American Friends of Magen David Adom, American Society for Yad Vashem, and Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elise Coren as manager.
Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation's only listed officer is Elise Coren, Manager on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elise Coren
Manager
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
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 $12K, to Elise Coren (Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation
How much does Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation give each year?
Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation gave $39K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 67 grants.
What is Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation's typical grant size?
Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,173, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation that year got $320 on average.
Where does Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation give grants?
Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Miami, FL (4 grants), Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (18 grants) and "Community Support" (4 grants).
Who are Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation's largest grantees?
Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Miami Jewish Federation ($10,000), Jewish Federation of Broward County ($10,000) and Ramat Shalom Beth Israel Synagogue ($2,595), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation?
Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation reported $619K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, education, public radio, animal welfare, conservation, and veterans’ services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation's EIN?
Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6275116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rudolph & Greta Koppel Foundation 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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