The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc
The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $27.
The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc gave $65K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $64,950
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $12,990
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $5,646
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was American Friends of Chabad of Thail ($36K). Together the top 5 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Chabad of Thail Port Washington, NY | In support of religious outreach | $36,110 |
| Ohr Torah Stone New York, NY | In support of religious outreach | $13,500 |
| Aish Hatorah Jerusalem Fund Miami Beach, FL | In support of religious outreach | $9,000 |
| Friends of Mosdot Goor Brooklyn, NY | In support of religious outreach | $3,500 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | In support of religious outreach | $2,840 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,646 | $65,617 | $65,781 | $64,950 | 5 | $27 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Alec E Gurfel
Director
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph C Gumbel
Director
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yosef C Kantor
Director
New on the 2020 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc
How much does The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc give each year?
The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc gave $65K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $9,000, and its average grant was $12,990, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc give grants?
The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "In support of religious outreach" (5 grants).
Who are The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include American Friends of Chabad of Thail ($36,110), Ohr Torah Stone ($13,500) and Aish Hatorah Jerusalem Fund ($9,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc?
The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $66K.
What is The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Benor and Dorit Gurfel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1328455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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