The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch
The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. In filing year 2025, it reported 19 grants totaling $950,500 to charitable organizations in the District of Columbia, Colorado, Florida, and Maryland.
The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch at a glance
In short: The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch gave $951K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in District of Columbia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $950,500
- +175.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,026
- +161.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,839,548
- -11.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (60% 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 Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 South Flagler Drive Apt 1203, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6539
Phone: (301) 412-8068
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington Hebrew Congregation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $899K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 90 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia, 26% to Colorado, 9% to Florida, and 5% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 593% of 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 $331K (2019) to $1.4M (2021). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $951K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Hebrew Congregation Washington, DC | General | $500,000 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | General | $250,000 |
| Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center Washington, DC | General | $35,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | General | $25,000 |
| National Gallery of Art Landover, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | General | $20,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | General | $13,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Morselife Foundation Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Norton Contemporary Modern Art West Palm Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,839,548 | $750,288 | $980,683 | $950,500 | 19 | $955,375 | $1,372,234 | $161,113 |
| 2024 | $2,069,943 | $189,910 | $378,185 | $344,900 | 18 | $349,775 | $276,279 | $198,505 |
| 2023 | $2,258,218 | $19,852 | $554,198 | $526,200 | 17 | $530,562 | $326,354 | $182,270 |
| 2022 | $2,792,564 | $427,267 | $996,503 | $948,597 | 17 | $953,872 | $391,477 | $203,160 |
| 2021 | $3,422,698 | $1,421,569 | $1,438,557 | $1,403,667 | 19 | $1,406,755 | $688,516 | $242,370 |
| 2020 | $3,699,764 | $906,960 | $611,748 | $578,930 | 25 | — | $274,149 | $231,750 |
| 2019 | $3,518,052 | $966,376 | $353,155 | $331,000 | 26 | — | $148,025 | $178,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch reported a distributable amount of $161K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations working in health care, arts and culture, community support, and nonprofit capacity-building. These describe the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, National Jewish Health describes its mission as providing integrated patient care, researching diseases and cures, and educating health professionals. The National Gallery of Art says it welcomes people to explore art, creativity, and shared humanity. The Town of Palm Beach United Way says it invests in programs focused on education, income, and health. Spur Local says it works to expand small nonprofits’ access to knowledge, connections, and resources in the DC region.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $950,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $10,000. Listed grant purposes were general support.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $500,000 to Washington Hebrew Congregation and $250,000 to National Jewish Health. Other notable grants included $35,000 to Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, $25,000 each to Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and the National Gallery of Art, and $20,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. The foundation also gave $13,500 to Town of Palm Beach United Way and $10,000 each to Anti-Defamation League, Morselife Foundation, Norton Contemporary Modern Art, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and The Society of the Four Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Irwin P. Edlavitch as president and director, and Ginny S. Edlavitch as secretary and director.
The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch is led by Irwin P. Edlavitch, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Irwin P. Edlavitch
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginny S. Edlavitch
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ginny S. Abrams (2019–2022) — Secretary & Director
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 Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch
How much does The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch give each year?
The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch gave $951K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $345K across 18 grants.
What is The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch's typical grant size?
The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $50,026, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch give grants?
The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch gives mostly in District of Columbia: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (26%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), North Bethesda, MD (2 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch's largest grantees?
The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch's largest 2025 grantees include Washington Hebrew Congregation ($500,000), National Jewish Health ($250,000) and Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch?
The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $955K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations working in health care, arts and culture, community support, and nonprofit capacity-building. These describe the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch's EIN?
The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1907348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Irwin and Ginny Edlavitch 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 March 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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