The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation
THE ROBERT AND PHYLLIS TOPCHIK FAMILY is a private foundation based in Manchester Center, Vermont. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts and cultural organizations, Jewish organizations, and Vermont community organizations.
The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation gave $207K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Florida. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $206,895
- +525.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,889
- +327.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (37% 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 Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. As the foundation’s final filing reports its termination in 2024, this is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 949 Beech Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255-9495
Phone: (973) 715-0113
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of TEL Aviv University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 80 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (37%), New York (24%), Vermont (22%), Massachusetts (12%), and New Jersey (2%). Its grants included organizations in Boca Raton, Florida; New York, New York; and several Vermont communities, including Manchester, Dorset, and Colchester.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) 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. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 341% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $33K (2023) to $207K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of TEL Aviv University New York, NY | Donation | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach Boca Raton, FL | Donation | $50,000 |
| Barrington Stage Pittsfield, MA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Hadassah Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | Donation | $25,000 |
| Dorset Theatre Dorset, VT | Donation | $20,000 |
| Israel Congregation of Manchester Vermont Manchester, VT | Donation | $10,895 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ | Donation | $5,000 |
| Southern Vermont Art Center Manchester, VT | Donation | $4,500 |
| Simon Weisenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $34,559 | $209,462 | $206,895 | 19 | $206,895 | $34,559 | $3,623 |
| 2023 | $175,826 | $38,338 | $34,738 | $33,082 | 13 | $33,082 | $38,157 | $8,536 |
| 2022 | $172,226 | $3,881 | $36,825 | $34,540 | 15 | $34,715 | $2,256 | $11,306 |
| 2021 | $205,170 | $36,655 | $48,891 | $46,900 | 20 | $47,075 | $34,900 | $13,972 |
| 2020 | $217,406 | $4,461 | $50,224 | $49,946 | 13 | — | $4,461 | $15,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included donations to organizations such as theaters, a university-related organization, Jewish organizations, and Vermont community organizations.
Among the grantees described in their own statements, Paper Mill Playhouse says its mission is to entertain, inspire, and enrich lives through musical theater, while educating students and fostering access and inclusion. Bennington County Humane Society says it provides shelter, care, and adoption services for animals, along with humane education and other assistance. World Wildlife Fund says its mission is to conserve nature and reduce threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Vermont Public Interest Research Group describes its work as promoting and protecting the health of Vermont’s people through public-interest advocacy. Community Food Cupboard says it distributes food to families in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $206,895. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $50,000 each to American Friends of Tel Aviv University and Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach; $25,000 each to Barrington Stage and Hadassah Boca Raton; $20,000 to Dorset Theatre; and $10,895 to Israel Congregation of Manchester Vermont. Other reported grants included $5,000 to Paper Mill Playhouse, $4,500 to Southern Vermont Art Center, and $2,500 each to Simon Wiesenthal Center, US Holocaust Memorial Museum, and U of Vermont Health Network Home Health & Hospice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Topchik as president, secretary, and treasurer. It lists Meryl Topchik, Alan Topchik, and John Topchik as vice presidents.
The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation is led by David Topchik, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Topchik
President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Topchik
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Topchik
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Meryl Topchik
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phyllis Topchik (2020–2023) — President, Secretary & Treasurer
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 Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation
How much does The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation give each year?
The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation gave $207K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 13 grants.
What is The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,889, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation give grants?
The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Vermont (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester Center, VT (3 grants), Boca Raton, FL (2 grants), Manchester, VT (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (19 grants).
Who are The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of TEL Aviv University ($50,000), Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach ($50,000) and Barrington Stage ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included donations to organizations such as theaters, a university-related organization, Jewish organizations, and Vermont community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation 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 Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation's EIN?
The Robert and Phyllis Topchik Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0768048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Robert and Phyllis Topchik 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
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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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