The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation
The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Family is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. It makes grants to public charities supporting social welfare and humanitarian aid, educational and religious programs, and arts, cultural, and historic programs.
The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation at a glance
In short: The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation gave $876K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Florida. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $876,491
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,538
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,903,984
- +37.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (22 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (81% 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 Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation
- 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: 2200 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137
Phone: (305) 374-5700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Keter Abraham of Chabad Inc ($428K). Together the top 10 received $682K.
Grant Size Distribution
252 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 252 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 15% to New York, 2% to New Jersey, 1% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 53 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 730% of 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 $378K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $876K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keter Abraham of Chabad Inc Miami, FL | Religious and Educational Program Support | $428,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Educational Program Support | $51,000 |
| Ezrat Israel Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Educational Program Support | $36,800 |
| Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Social Services | $30,000 |
| Capt Hyman P Galbut JLC Miami Beach, FL | Religious and Educational Program Support | $28,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Broward Cooper City, FL | Education Program Support | $26,000 |
| Daughters of Israel Mikva Miami, FL | Social Services | $25,000 |
| Miami Beach JCC Miami Beach, FL | Social Services | $23,000 |
| Chabad of South Beach Inc Miami Beach, FL | Religious and Educational Program Support | $18,600 |
| Federal Drug Agents Foundation Inc Jericho, NY | Social Services | $16,000 |
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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 | $3,903,984 | $1,947,499 | $877,225 | $876,491 | 53 | $876,491 | $117,887 | $120,010 |
| 2023 | $2,833,710 | $1,463,426 | $1,064,928 | $1,064,031 | 49 | $1,064,031 | $20,282 | $100,945 |
| 2022 | $2,435,212 | $1,199,320 | $563,927 | $563,390 | 49 | $563,390 | — | $76,815 |
| 2021 | $1,799,819 | $1,000,934 | $453,473 | $452,846 | 50 | $452,846 | — | $55,954 |
| 2020 | $1,252,358 | $834,112 | $378,520 | $377,857 | 51 | — | — | $1,584 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation reported a distributable amount of $120K 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’s stated charitable activities are grants to public charities supporting social welfare and humanitarian aid for families and children in need; educational and religious programs; and arts, cultural, and historic programs.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Yehudi Inc. says it works to strengthen Jewish identity through education and programming in South Florida, while Greater Miami Hebrew Academy describes its purpose as providing Jewish children with secular and Judaic education. Bikur Cholim of Miami Beach says it assists families with medical costs and services and supports patients, seniors, and others. Jackson Health Foundation says it raises funds to support Jackson Health System’s care for Miami-Dade County residents. Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation says it raises private contributions for performances and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $876,491. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $428,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed award was $428,000 to Keter Abraham of Chabad Inc. in Miami for religious and educational program support. Other substantial grants included $51,000 to Colel Chabad and $36,800 to Ezrat Israel, both in Brooklyn, for religious and educational program support; $30,000 to Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation for social services; and $28,000 to Capt Hyman P Galbut JLC for religious and educational program support.
Other 2024 recipients included Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Broward ($26,000), Daughters of Israel Mikva ($25,000), Miami Beach JCC ($23,000), Chabad of South Beach ($18,600), Federal Drug Agents Foundation ($16,000), Jackson Health Foundation ($15,000), and Yehudi Inc. ($13,600).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronalee Galbut as president and director; Russell Galbut as treasurer and director; and Marisa Galbut as secretary and director. It also lists Robert Galbut, David Galbut, Abraham Galbut, Keith Menin, and Jenna Beth Galbut as directors.
The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation is led by Ronalee Galbut, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronalee Galbut
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Abraham Galbut
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Galbut
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jenna Beth Galbut
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keith Menin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marisa Galbut
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Galbut
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Russell Galbut
Treasurer & Director
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 Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation
How much does The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation give each year?
The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation gave $876K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 49 grants.
What is The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation's typical grant size?
The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,538, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation give grants?
The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation gives mostly in Florida: 81% 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 Miami Beach, FL (16 grants), Miami, FL (10 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious and Educational Program Support" (22 grants), "Social Services" (8 grants) and "Humanitarian" (6 grants).
Who are The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation's largest grantees?
The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation's largest 2024 grantees include Keter Abraham of Chabad Inc ($428,000), Colel Chabad ($51,000) and Ezrat Israel ($36,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation?
The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $876K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activities are grants to public charities supporting social welfare and humanitarian aid for families and children in need; educational and religious programs; and arts, cultural, and historic programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation?
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 Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation's EIN?
The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5918650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Russell & Ronalee Galbut Familyfoundation 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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