The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation
The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants, including organizations in South Florida and organizations working in areas such as Jewish community life, the arts, science, health care, and reproductive health.
The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation gave $155K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,870
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,162
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,702,010
- +8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (13 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% 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 Gail M Asarch Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1601 Belvedere Road 407S, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Phone: (561) 689-6601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County ($30K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 79 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 65% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 20%, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts at 5% each, and Colorado at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 30 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 $118K (2023) to $155K (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services Boca Raton, FL | General Purpose | $23,780 |
| Philanthropy Tank Boca Raton, FL | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $13,710 |
| Cox Science Center West Palm Beach, FL | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $8,200 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $6,100 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University New York, NY | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,550 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,702,010 | $462,225 | $163,737 | $154,870 | 30 | $154,870 | $501,841 | $166,491 |
| 2023 | $3,403,522 | $648,068 | $128,552 | $117,665 | 18 | $117,827 | $320,434 | $149,285 |
| 2022 | $2,884,006 | $-624,309 | $175,087 | $155,010 | 13 | $155,010 | — | $151,597 |
| 2021 | $3,683,402 | $571,481 | $160,428 | $147,500 | 8 | $147,500 | $322,432 | $166,822 |
| 2020 | $3,369,138 | $508,546 | $164,660 | $153,605 | 10 | — | $502,457 | $144,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $166K 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. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Jewish National Fund describes its work as building a prosperous future for Israel and its people, while the American Jewish Committee says it advances the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. Barrington Stage Company describes its work as producing theatre and developing new plays and musicals. Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes a mission that includes providing comprehensive reproductive and related health care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $154,870. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $30,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest grants included $30,000 to Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, $23,780 to Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services, $15,000 to Philanthropy Tank, $13,710 to Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, and $10,000 to Cox Science Center. Each was listed for general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gail M Asarch was listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation is led by Gail M. Asarch, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gail M. Asarch
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Gail M Asarch Private Foundation
How much does The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation give each year?
The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation gave $155K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $118K across 18 grants.
What is The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,162, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation give grants?
The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Pennsylvania (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Boca Raton, FL (6 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Pittsfield, MA (2 grants).
Does The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County ($30,000), Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services ($23,780) and Philanthropy Tank ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation?
The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $166K (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 The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation's EIN?
The Gail M Asarch Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1599647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gail M Asarch Private 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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