The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Plantation, FL EIN: 65-0758555

The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Plantation, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $3K.

The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc gave $69K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$69,150
Grants made (2024)
8
Average grant
$8,644
Median grant
$9,000
Primary geography
Florida (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

South Florida Symphony Orchestra: $20KSouth Florida SymphonyOrchestra$20KSymphony of the Americas: $10KSymphony of the Americas$10KCovenant House: $10KCovenant House$10KWomen in Distress: $10KWomen in Distress$10KFeeding South Florida: $8KFeeding South Florida$8KBoys and Girls Club: $6KBoys and Girls Club$6KAlzheimers Association: $5KAlzheimers Association$5KLake Placid Jaycees: $150Lake Placid Jaycees$150

The largest 2024 recipient was South Florida Symphony Orchestra ($20K). Together the top 8 received $69K.

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

Fort LauderdaleFort LaunderdaleLake PlacidMargateNew YorkNewtonPembroke PinesWilton Manors

How The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc gives

  • 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

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 8 grants2024

In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $69K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
South Florida Symphony Orchestra Wilton Manors, FLCharity$20,000
Symphony of the Americas Fort Lauderdale, FLCharity$10,000
Covenant House New York, NYCharity$10,000
Women in Distress Margate, FLCharity$10,000
Feeding South Florida Pembroke Pines, FLCharity$8,000
Boys and Girls Club Fort Launderdale, FLCharity$6,000
Alzheimers Association Newton, MACharity$5,000
Lake Placid Jaycees Lake Placid, FLCharity$150
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024—$5,338$72,951$69,1508$69,150$3,277$3,340
2023$67,613$-7,796$2,593———$569$3,436
2022$78,092$3,395$2,901———$2,226$4,044
2021$77,544$13,383$2,661———$12,248$3,768

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc is led by J Clifford Findeiss, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • J Clifford Findeiss

    President

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jere D Creed

    V President

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Neil J Principe

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/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 Findeiss Family Foundation Inc

How much does The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc give each year?

The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc gave $69K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,000, and its average grant was $8,644, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc give grants?

The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Massachusetts (7%).

Does The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (8 grants).

Who are The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include South Florida Symphony Orchestra ($20,000), Symphony of the Americas ($10,000) and Covenant House ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How much is The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Findeiss Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0758555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

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