The Joan B and Richard L Barovick
The Joan B and Richard L Barovick is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have wound down its grantmaking.
The Joan B and Richard L Barovick at a glance
In short: The Joan B and Richard L Barovick gave $32K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $31,826
- -40.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -47.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,893
- +14.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (89% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Joan B and Richard L Barovick
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is reported in a filing marked as the foundation’s final return, so it should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2840 Le Bateau Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone: (561) 832-9292
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joan B and Richard L Barovick funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Planned Parenthood of Se & N FL ($15K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The remaining shares went to recipients in Tennessee (4%), New York (3%), Nevada (3%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joan B and Richard L Barovick open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 64% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $62K (2021). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Se & N FL West Palm Beach, FL | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Frenchmans Creek Charities Foundation Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Temple Judea Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Operating Support | $2,310 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Operating Support | $1,296 |
| Israel Tennis Center Foundation New York, NY | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research Henderson, NV | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Scripps Research Institute Jupiter, FL | Operating Support | $500 |
| Chavurat Aytz Chayim Stamford, CT | Operating Support | $350 |
| Furry Friends Adoption Clinic & Research Jupiter, FL | Operating Support | $250 |
| South Florida PBS Miami, FL | Operating Support | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,600 | $35,426 | $31,826 | 11 | $33,626 | — | $316 |
| 2022 | $31,826 | $23,167 | $56,896 | $53,146 | 21 | $54,946 | $17,617 | $2,540 |
| 2021 | $65,555 | $25,726 | $65,621 | $61,871 | 19 | $63,671 | $22,440 | $4,948 |
| 2020 | $105,450 | $10,154 | $28,611 | $23,436 | 15 | — | — | $5,849 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joan B and Richard L Barovick reported a distributable amount of $316 for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including reproductive health, medical research and treatment, education and mentoring, religious life, animal adoption, and public broadcasting.
Among the recipients, Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast describes its mission as providing sexual health care through clinical services, education, and advocacy. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it works to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation describes its work as supporting vulnerable children in Israel through academic enrichment, sports, and mentoring.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $31,826. Grants ranged from $20 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grants were $15,000 to Planned Parenthood of SE & N FL and $10,000 to Frenchmans Creek Charities Foundation, both for operating support. Other grants included $2,310 to Temple Judea, $1,296 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and $1,000 each to Israel Tennis Center Foundation and Macular Degeneration Research. The filing lists operating support as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Richard Barovick and Joan Barovick as directors.
The Joan B and Richard L Barovick's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Joan Barovick
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Barovick
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Joan B and Richard L Barovick
How much does The Joan B and Richard L Barovick give each year?
The Joan B and Richard L Barovick gave $32K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $53K across 21 grants.
What is The Joan B and Richard L Barovick's typical grant size?
The Joan B and Richard L Barovick's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,893, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joan B and Richard L Barovick give grants?
The Joan B and Richard L Barovick gives mostly in Florida: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants) and Jupiter, FL (2 grants).
Does The Joan B and Richard L Barovick give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Joan B and Richard L Barovick's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joan B and Richard L Barovick's largest grantees?
The Joan B and Richard L Barovick's largest 2023 grantees include Planned Parenthood of Se & N FL ($15,000), Frenchmans Creek Charities Foundation ($10,000) and Temple Judea ($2,310), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Joan B and Richard L Barovick fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including reproductive health, medical research and treatment, education and mentoring, religious life, animal adoption, and public broadcasting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joan B and Richard L Barovick?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is The Joan B and Richard L Barovick required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Joan B and Richard L Barovick reported a distributable amount of $316 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Joan B and Richard L Barovick's EIN?
The Joan B and Richard L Barovick's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7074075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Joan B and Richard L Barovick 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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