The Sirkin Family
The Sirkin Family is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. In 2024, it gave $70,166 through 14 grants to organizations including a local medical-center foundation, Jewish and Israel-related organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Sirkin Family at a glance
In short: The Sirkin Family gave $70K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state Florida. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,166
- -32.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,012
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,700
- Total assets
- $250,317
- -13.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% 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 Sirkin Family
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be submitted in letter format to Allen Sirkin. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Allen Sirkin
Mailing address: 190 Commodore Drive, Jupiter, FL 33477-4004
Phone: (973) 966-8073
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sirkin Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jupiter Medical Center Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 69 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 49% to recipients in Florida, 46% in New York, 2% in Pennsylvania, 1% in Maryland, and less than 1% in Tennessee. Listed 2024 recipients were located in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, DC, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sirkin Family open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 283% 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 $64K (2022) to $103K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Temple Judea Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General Purposes | $14,166 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom (Afmda) New York, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Steve's Camp at Horizon Farm Brooklyn, NY | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Tivka Children's Home West Caldwell, NY | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Purposes | $2,400 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation Hagerstown, MD | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation Jupiter, FL | General Purposes | $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 | $250,317 | $38,340 | $75,845 | $70,166 | 14 | $70,166 | $32,661 | $24,779 |
| 2023 | $287,823 | $49,406 | $108,647 | $103,438 | 17 | $103,438 | $44,197 | $25,390 |
| 2022 | $347,055 | $31,265 | $69,760 | $63,600 | 10 | $63,600 | $26,335 | $28,822 |
| 2021 | $385,588 | $67,297 | $108,522 | $102,600 | 16 | $102,600 | $61,375 | $28,730 |
| 2020 | $426,813 | $-11,985 | $75,235 | $68,180 | 12 | — | $13,540 | $27,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sirkin Family reported a distributable amount of $25K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation says its mission is to secure resources to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center and its affiliates. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. Judicial Watch says it promotes government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law through advocacy, litigation, and monitoring and investigation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $70,166. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $1,700; the listed grant purposes were “general purposes.” The largest grants were $20,000 to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, $15,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, $14,166 to Temple Judea, and $10,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom. Other grants included $2,500 each to Steve’s Camp at Horizon Farm and Tivka Children’s Home, and $2,400 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allen Sirkin as president, treasurer, and trustee; Bonnie Sirkin as vice president and trustee; and Ami Steinbock and David Steinbock as trustees.
The Sirkin Family is led by Allen Sirkin, President, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen Sirkin
President, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ami Steinbock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Sirkin
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Steinbock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Sirkin Family
How much does The Sirkin Family give each year?
The Sirkin Family gave $70K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $103K across 17 grants.
What is The Sirkin Family's typical grant size?
The Sirkin Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,700, and its average grant was $5,012, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sirkin Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Sirkin Family give grants?
The Sirkin Family's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Jupiter, FL (2 grants).
Does The Sirkin Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sirkin Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sirkin Family's largest grantees?
The Sirkin Family's largest 2024 grantees include Jupiter Medical Center Foundation ($20,000), Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($15,000) and Temple Judea ($14,166), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sirkin Family?
The Sirkin Family reported $250K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sirkin Family fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sirkin Family?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sirkin Family's EIN?
The Sirkin Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6941186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Sirkin Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sirkin-family-morg_d8a0483cd5c64c088c9badf74ea60bd1
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