The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl
The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl is a private foundation based in North Miami Beach, Florida. It gave $183,950 to 10 organizations in 2024, with listed grants supporting educational, medical, and religious purposes.
The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl at a glance
In short: The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl gave $184K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Florida. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $183,950
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,395
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,322,730
- -2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% 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 Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17141 Ne 11Th Court, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Phone: (305) 652-0685
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schools Hospitals Synagogues ($85K). Together the top 10 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 33 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Florida. The listed 2024 recipients are in Miami, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). 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 $151K (2022) to $184K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schools Hospitals Synagogues Miami, FL | Educational / Medical / Religious | $84,850 |
| TV Miami, FL | Religious | $17,500 |
| Yeshiva Elem School Miami, FL | Educational | $16,600 |
| American Friends of Migdal Miami, FL | Religious | $15,000 |
| Yeshiva Orchos Chaim Miami, FL | Educational | $15,000 |
| NMB Comm Kollel Miami, FL | Educational | $9,000 |
| Healing Arts Klein Miami, FL | Medical | $7,000 |
| Mechina Miami, FL | Religious | $7,000 |
| American Friends of Mir Yerush Miami, FL | Religious | $6,000 |
| Mercaz Letorah Givat Ha Miami, FL | Religious | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,322,730 | $120,949 | $188,298 | $183,950 | 10 | $183,950 | $103,993 |
| 2023 | $2,390,079 | $114,194 | $171,034 | $166,058 | 6 | $166,058 | $103,042 |
| 2022 | $2,446,919 | $95,611 | $154,935 | $151,210 | 6 | $151,210 | $88,947 |
| 2021 | $2,508,083 | $92,869 | $163,451 | $158,840 | 7 | — | $86,302 |
| 2020 | $2,597,701 | $67,328 | $163,501 | $160,124 | 4 | — | $101,660 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $183,950. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $84,850, with a median of $12,000. Its largest listed grants were $84,850 to Schools Hospitals Synagogues for educational, medical, and religious purposes; $17,500 to TV for religious purposes; $16,600 to Yeshiva Elem School for educational purposes; and $15,000 each to American Friends of Migdal for religious purposes and Yeshiva Orchos Chaim for educational purposes.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Edward Zemel is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl is led by Edward Zemel, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Zemel
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 Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl
How much does The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl give each year?
The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl gave $184K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $166K across 6 grants.
What is The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl's typical grant size?
The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $18,395, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl give grants?
The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (10 grants).
Does The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (5 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl's largest grantees?
The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl's largest 2024 grantees include Schools Hospitals Synagogues ($84,850), TV ($17,500) and Yeshiva Elem School ($16,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl?
The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $121K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl's EIN?
The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2777341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Joseph & Sylvia Zemel Charitabl 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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