The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation
The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. It makes cash contributions to charitable organizations selected on the recommendation of its trustees; its 2024 filing says it intends to contribute enough to expend all investment income received during the year.
The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation gave $127K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,600
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,033
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,285,154
- -3.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (55% 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 Gendal Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations, based on trustee recommendations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18669 Long Lake Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Phone: (561) 488-4174
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Broward County ($25K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 39% to recipients in New York. Smaller shares went to recipients in Maryland (4%), Massachusetts (1%), and New Jersey (0%, as reported).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $121K (2023) to $145K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Broward County Ft Lauderdale, FL | Love Thy Neighbor; Broward House; Mission United | $25,000 |
| B'nai Torah Congregation Boca Raton, FL | Kol Nidre Pledge; Discretionary Fund | $11,800 |
| The Wisdom Circle Boca Raton, FL | General Use | $10,800 |
| Schwartzman Medical Ctr New York, NY | AMC to Rescue & Cancer Initative | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Use | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Hereditary Colorectal - Cancer Family Registry | $10,000 |
| Bethesda Hospital East Foundation Boynton Beach, FL | Nursing Program | $7,500 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Ft Lauderdale, FL | Encore Campaign | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of South Florida Delray Beach, FL | Friends of the Family | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MD | Fisher house @ west palm beach va medical center | $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 | $2,285,154 | $88,740 | $153,892 | $126,600 | 18 | $129,850 | $66,575 | $115,407 |
| 2023 | $2,367,840 | $-433,235 | $138,968 | $121,180 | 16 | $123,805 | $116,043 | $117,023 |
| 2022 | $2,940,738 | $137,054 | $144,020 | $134,773 | 18 | $137,273 | $140,033 | $128,958 |
| 2021 | $2,946,567 | $147,601 | $150,927 | $145,000 | 22 | $146,875 | $145,726 | $145,436 |
| 2020 | $2,938,904 | $116,189 | $137,649 | $132,000 | 24 | — | $139,388 | $139,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including community services, health and cancer research, military and veterans’ support, psychotherapy, and the performing arts.
These examples reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a formal statement of the foundation’s focus. United Way of Broward County describes its work as uniting the community to create lasting change in education, financial stability, and health. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center says its mission includes cancer prevention, treatment, and cure through patient care, outreach, research, and education. The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy says it provides psychotherapy, clinician training, and community education. Broward Performing Arts Foundation says it supports the programming, educational activities, operations, and capital development of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $126,600. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its 2024 grants were $25,000 to United Way of Broward County; $11,800 to B’Nai Torah Congregation; $10,800 to The Wisdom Circle; and $10,000 each to Schwartzman Medical Center, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Other grants included $7,500 to Bethesda Hospital East Foundation and $5,000 each to Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Family Promise of South Florida, Fisher House Foundation, Hadassah Women’s ZOA Inc., and the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Gendal, Ellen Gendal, and Phyllis Gendal as trustees.
The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Gendal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Gendal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phyllis Gendal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Gendal Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation gave $127K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $121K across 16 grants.
What is The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,033, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Ft Lauderdale, FL (2 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 28% of The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Broward County ($25,000), B'nai Torah Congregation ($11,800) and The Wisdom Circle ($10,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation?
The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including community services, health and cancer research, military and veterans’ support, psychotherapy, and the performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Gendal Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6157310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gendal Family Charitable 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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