The Diesel Foundation Inc
The Diesel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. In 2024, it reported 116 charitable grants totaling $463,653 to organizations in Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania.
The Diesel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Diesel Foundation Inc gave $464K across 116 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $463,653
- -42.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 116
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,997
- -31.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $888
- Total assets
- $19,733
- +51.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (39% 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 The Diesel Foundation Inc
- 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: 633 Ne 167Th St 1205, Miami, FL 33162
Phone: (848) 221-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Diesel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adopt a Kollel ($95K). Together the top 10 received $317K.
Grant Size Distribution
277 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 270 grants of 277 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 39% of grant dollars, New Jersey 36%, and New York 23%. Texas and Pennsylvania each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Diesel Foundation Inc gives
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $464K (2024) to $804K (2023). In 2024 it made 116 grants totaling $464K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt a Kollel Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $94,725 |
| North Miami Beach Kollel Miami, FL | Charitable | $75,500 |
| Mosdos Hadras Yerushalayim Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $42,018 |
| Sephardic Lebanese Congregation Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $20,494 |
| Toras Emes Academy of Miami North Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $18,360 |
| Congregation Our Boyz Inc Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $15,500 |
| Matanah Bsesser of South Florida Miami, FL | Charitable | $15,200 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha of America Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $14,900 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Broward Inc Davie, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chaim Nussbaum North Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,733 | $472,386 | $465,676 | $463,653 | 116 | $463,653 | $1,231 |
| 2023 | $13,023 | $808,189 | $806,030 | $804,109 | 138 | $804,109 | $566 |
| 2022 | $10,864 | $716,383 | $705,519 | $704,706 | 23 | $704,706 | $859 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Diesel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K 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. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Ohr Hachinuch Inc. describes its work as operating a parochial elementary school, while Chai Lifeline Inc. describes itself as an international health support network assisting children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. Other recipients describe work in Jewish education and outreach, support for families and individuals in need, and assistance to couples establishing an Orthodox Jewish household.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 116 grants totaling $463,653. Awards ranged from $36 to $94,725, with a median grant of $888.
Among the largest reported grants were $94,725 to Adopt A Kollel in Lakewood, New Jersey; $75,500 to North Miami Beach Kollel in Miami, Florida; $42,018 to Mosdos Hadras Yerushalayim in Brooklyn, New York; and $20,494 to Sephardic Lebanese Congregation in Brooklyn, New York. Other recipients included Toras Emes Academy of Miami ($18,360), Congregation Our Boyz Inc. ($15,500), Matanah Besser of South Florida ($15,200), and Beth Medrash Govoha of America ($14,900).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aryeh Mandel, Asher Wittels, and Elliot Romano as directors.
The Diesel Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aryeh Mandel
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Asher Wittels
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Romano
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Diesel Foundation Inc
How much does The Diesel Foundation Inc give each year?
The Diesel Foundation Inc gave $464K across 116 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $804K across 138 grants.
What is The Diesel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Diesel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $888, and its average grant was $3,997, across 116 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Diesel Foundation Inc give grants?
The Diesel Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (36%) and New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (34 grants), Miami, FL (17 grants), Lakewood, NJ (15 grants) and North Miami Beach, FL (5 grants).
Does The Diesel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 116 grants with a stated purpose on The Diesel Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (116 grants).
Who are The Diesel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Diesel Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Adopt a Kollel ($94,725), North Miami Beach Kollel ($75,500) and Mosdos Hadras Yerushalayim ($42,018), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Diesel Foundation Inc?
The Diesel Foundation Inc reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $464K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Diesel Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Diesel Foundation Inc?
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 The Diesel Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Diesel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4077179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Diesel Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Diesel Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-diesel-foundation-inc-morg_c38075bc9dba4edf9be1965505e9dff2
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