The Fine and Greenwald Foundation
The Fine and Greenwald Foundation is a private foundation based in Aventura, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grants for social justice, Jewish causes, health and medical services, environmental work, media, food sustainability, and children’s education.
The Fine and Greenwald Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fine and Greenwald Foundation gave $5.2M across 216 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state New York. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,248,790
- +24.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 216
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,300
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $66,933,169
- -4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (47 of 216, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (30% 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 The Fine and Greenwald Foundation
- 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: 19501 Biscayne Blvd 400, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: (305) 914-8022
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fine and Greenwald Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ACLU Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
823 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 721 grants of 823 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in New York (30%), Florida (25%), and Washington, DC (18%), followed by California (9%) and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 216 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fine and Greenwald Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 47 of 216 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.7M (2020) to $5.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 216 grants totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Social Justice | $300,000 |
| New Israel Fund Washington, DC | JEWISH | $300,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Miami, FL | Health & Medical | $300,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Environmental | $200,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper Miami, FL | Environmental | $200,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation Washington, DC | MEDIA | $200,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Florida Miami, FL | Social Justice | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of South East West Palm Beach, FL | Health & Medical | $100,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA | Environmental | $100,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Social Justice | $80,000 |
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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 | $66,933,169 | $3,409,154 | $6,176,691 | $5,248,790 | 216 | $5,248,790 | $2,481,195 | $5,047,899 |
| 2023 | $69,700,249 | $5,429,735 | $4,944,814 | $4,205,816 | 182 | $4,205,816 | $274,554 | $4,302,298 |
| 2022 | $56,341,781 | $6,148,391 | $4,618,460 | $3,963,449 | 167 | $3,963,449 | $2,907,351 | $3,778,489 |
| 2021 | $56,679,806 | $2,772,006 | $3,816,565 | $3,329,547 | 119 | $3,329,547 | $2,284,988 | $3,843,159 |
| 2020 | $56,149,794 | $27,434,891 | $3,299,416 | $2,734,798 | 139 | — | — | $2,482,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fine and Greenwald Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.0M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including social justice, health and medical services, environmental protection, media, food sustainability, and education.
The supported organizations describe their own missions in varied terms. The New Israel Fund says it works to advance liberal democracy and equality in Israel. Environmental Defense Fund says it seeks practical, lasting solutions to environmental problems, guided by science and economics. The American Independent Foundation says it fosters strong, independent journalism about progressive issues. Other 2024 grantees include the Southern Poverty Law Center, which describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights, and East End Food Institute, which says it supports farmers and producers and access to local food.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 216 grants totaling $5,248,790. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grants included $300,000 each to the ACLU Foundation, New Israel Fund, and Planned Parenthood in Miami; $200,000 each to Environmental Defense Fund, Miami Waterkeeper, and The American Independent Foundation; and $100,000 each to the ACLU Foundation of Florida, Planned Parenthood of South East, and Union of Concerned Scientists.
Other listed grants included $80,000 to the Southern Poverty Law Center, $75,000 to East End Food Institute, and $70,000 to CARE Elementary School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marsha Soffer as president and Max Rappaport, Melissa Trenk, Izak Rappaport, Lauren Rappaport, and Slater Ferguson as directors.
The Fine and Greenwald Foundation is led by Marsha Soffer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marsha Soffer
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Izak Rappaport
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Rappaport
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Rappaport
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Trenk
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Slater Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack Karson (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Fine and Greenwald Foundation
How much does The Fine and Greenwald Foundation give each year?
The Fine and Greenwald Foundation gave $5.2M across 216 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.2M across 182 grants.
What is The Fine and Greenwald Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fine and Greenwald Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,300, across 216 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fine and Greenwald Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Fine and Greenwald Foundation give grants?
The Fine and Greenwald Foundation's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (47 grants), Miami, FL (22 grants), Washington, DC (22 grants) and East Hampton, NY (12 grants).
Does The Fine and Greenwald Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 216 grants with a stated purpose on The Fine and Greenwald Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environmental" (38 grants), "Art & Culture" (22 grants) and "Children & Education" (18 grants).
Who are The Fine and Greenwald Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fine and Greenwald Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ACLU Foundation ($300,000), New Israel Fund ($300,000) and Planned Parenthood ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fine and Greenwald Foundation?
The Fine and Greenwald Foundation reported $66.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fine and Greenwald Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including social justice, health and medical services, environmental protection, media, food sustainability, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fine and Greenwald Foundation?
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 The Fine and Greenwald Foundation's EIN?
The Fine and Greenwald Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 24-1697726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fine and Greenwald 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Fine and Greenwald Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fine-and-greenwald-foundation-morg_b7a01e45956a4b5ba615c0ba67239bcf
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