The Howard Greenfield Charitable
The Howard Greenfield Charitable is a private foundation based in Lauderhill, Florida. It supports charitable organizations to fulfill its stated purpose of raising public awareness of various social issues.
The Howard Greenfield Charitable at a glance
In short: The Howard Greenfield Charitable gave $816K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Florida. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $816,000
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,200
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $23,859,040
- +10.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (85% 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 Howard Greenfield Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4987 N University Drive, Lauderhill, FL 33351
Phone: (954) 272-2111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Howard Greenfield Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project Newborn ($100K). Together the top 10 received $580K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 125 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 15% to recipients in New York. Massachusetts accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Howard Greenfield Charitable open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% 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 $537K (2022) to $1.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $816K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Newborn Miami, FL | Donation | $100,000 |
| Memorial Foundation Hollywood, FL | Donation | $100,000 |
| Sunshine Social Serv Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donations | $75,000 |
| GL Comm Center Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation | $60,000 |
| Jafco Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Broward College Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation | $45,000 |
| Poverello Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation | $35,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders NYC, NY | Donation | $35,000 |
| Broward Education Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation | $30,000 |
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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 | $23,859,040 | $2,000,412 | $2,033,639 | $816,000 | 30 | $956,000 | $922,824 | $1,380,266 |
| 2023 | $21,575,829 | $555,863 | $1,392,131 | $1,012,250 | 29 | $1,082,250 | $245,982 | $710,860 |
| 2022 | $13,695,826 | $863,910 | $1,013,989 | $537,250 | 20 | $597,250 | $447,171 | $750,215 |
| 2021 | $16,451,039 | $2,126,347 | $1,466,192 | $1,004,500 | 24 | $1,060,000 | $753,249 | $897,236 |
| 2020 | $16,619,466 | $841,407 | $1,581,472 | $1,189,225 | 22 | — | $491,166 | $791,301 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Howard Greenfield Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as supporting charitable organizations to fulfill the foundational purposes of public awareness of various social issues.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as hospital programs, education, LGBTQ community centers, reproductive and sexual health, immigrant services, and support for people experiencing homelessness. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work: Memorial Foundation says it funds equipment, services, and educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for patients and families; Broward College Foundation says it transforms lives through education; and CenterLink says it strengthens, supports, and connects LGBTQ community centers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $816,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000. Among its largest grants were $100,000 each to Project Newborn and Memorial Foundation; $75,000 to Sunshine Social Serv; and $60,000 to GL Comm Center. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to JAFCO and Habitat for Humanity, $45,000 to Broward College Foundation, and $35,000 to Poverello and Doctors Without Borders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kerry E Rosenthal and Michael Rhodes as trustees.
The Howard Greenfield Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kerry E. Rosenthal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$42K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Michael Rhodes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$42K (2020) → $90K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $90K, to Kerry E Rosenthal (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Howard Greenfield Charitable
How much does The Howard Greenfield Charitable give each year?
The Howard Greenfield Charitable gave $816K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 29 grants.
What is The Howard Greenfield Charitable's typical grant size?
The Howard Greenfield Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $27,200, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Howard Greenfield Charitable that year got $32K on average.
Where does The Howard Greenfield Charitable give grants?
The Howard Greenfield Charitable gives mostly in Florida: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (11 grants), Miami, FL (5 grants), NYC, NY (5 grants) and Hollywood, FL (3 grants).
Does The Howard Greenfield Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Howard Greenfield Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (28 grants).
Who are The Howard Greenfield Charitable's largest grantees?
The Howard Greenfield Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Project Newborn ($100,000), Memorial Foundation ($100,000) and Sunshine Social Serv ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Howard Greenfield Charitable?
The Howard Greenfield Charitable reported $23.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $956K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (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 Howard Greenfield Charitable fund?
The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as supporting charitable organizations to fulfill the foundational purposes of public awareness of various social issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Howard Greenfield Charitable?
The foundation 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 Howard Greenfield Charitable's EIN?
The Howard Greenfield Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0951868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Howard Greenfield Charitable 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
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Howard Greenfield Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-howard-greenfield-charitable-morg_487cbd475f4a4bc3899a7b35d800b21a
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