The Granoff Family Foundation
The Granoff Family Foundation is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida (EIN 13-2981867). In its 2025 filing, it reported 92 grants totaling $115,226 to charitable organizations, including Jewish organizations, universities, and medical and research organizations.
The Granoff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Granoff Family Foundation gave $115K across 92 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,226
- +78.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 92
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,252
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $975
- Total assets
- $192,506
- -33.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (12 of 92, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Granoff Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 South Ocean Blvd 303N, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (516) 353-0276
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Granoff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UJA-Federation of New York ($7K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
444 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 444 grants of 444 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (27%), California (18%), Illinois (11%), the District of Columbia (8%), and Minnesota (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Granoff Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 92 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $804 repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $115K (2025). In 2025 it made 92 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA-Federation of New York New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $6,500 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Carmel, CA | Charitable Organization | $5,400 |
| Duke University Annual Fund Durham, NC | Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| John Hopkins School of Medicine Baltimore, MD | Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| RFU University North Chicago, IL | Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, MO | Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Parker Jewish Institute Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable Organization | $3,750 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Jaffa Institute Bergenfield, NJ | Charitable Organization | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,506 | $21,678 | $118,730 | $115,226 | 92 | $115,226 | $21,678 | $2,255 |
| 2024 | $289,558 | $96,240 | $67,693 | $64,400 | 69 | $64,400 | $96,240 | $1,489 |
| 2023 | $261,011 | $9,390 | $38,770 | $35,084 | 61 | $35,084 | $10,124 | $2,686 |
| 2022 | $290,391 | $-422 | $76,019 | $72,379 | 106 | $72,379 | $13,926 | $2,950 |
| 2021 | $366,832 | $2,816 | $84,992 | $81,397 | 116 | — | $13,251 | $3,427 |
| 2020 | $449,008 | $5,305 | $72,667 | $69,034 | 102 | — | $13,922 | $3,501 |
| 2019 | $516,370 | $521 | $75,936 | $72,138 | 75 | — | $16,322 | $31,264 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Granoff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, spans several areas. The American Jewish Committee says it works to advance the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. Rush Copley Foundation says it supports healthcare and health in its community, while the University of Minnesota Foundation says it supports the University of Minnesota. Other recipients include organizations focused on education, medical research, cleft care, and support for military members and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 92 grants totaling $115,226. Grants ranged from $50 to $6,500, with a median of $975. Among the largest were $6,500 to UJA-Federation of New York; $5,400 to Congregation Beth Israel in Carmel, California; and $5,000 each to Duke University Annual Fund, John Hopkins School of Medicine, Lymphoma Research Foundation, RFU University, and Washington University School of Medicine. Other notable awards included $3,000 to the American Jewish Committee, $2,500 to Rush Copley Foundation, and $2,500 to the University of Minnesota Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary C Granoff as president and Paul D Granoff as vice president.
The Granoff Family Foundation is led by Gary C. Granoff, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary C. Granoff
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul D. Granoff
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dan M. Granoff (2019–2024) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Granoff Family Foundation
How much does The Granoff Family Foundation give each year?
The Granoff Family Foundation gave $115K across 92 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 69 grants.
What is The Granoff Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Granoff Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $975, and its average grant was $1,252, across 92 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Granoff Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Granoff Family Foundation give grants?
The Granoff Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (18%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), Washington, DC (13 grants), San Francisco, CA (12 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does The Granoff Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 92 grants with a stated purpose on The Granoff Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Organization" (88 grants).
Who are The Granoff Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Granoff Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UJA-Federation of New York ($6,500), Congregation Beth Israel ($5,400) and Duke University Annual Fund ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Granoff Family Foundation?
The Granoff Family Foundation reported $193K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Granoff Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, spans several areas. The American Jewish Committee says it works to advance the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Granoff Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing 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 Granoff Family Foundation's EIN?
The Granoff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2981867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Granoff Family 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Granoff Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-granoff-family-foundation-morg_6a1677a7df5d4a4c9bd9cdaa06443f5c
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