The Sobel Family Foundation Inc
The Sobel Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting causes that include disaster food relief, medical research, temple programs, and reproductive health.
The Sobel Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sobel Family Foundation Inc gave $67K across 67 grants in 2025 (avg $994.731), top state New York. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,647
- +60.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 67
- +24.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $995
- +29.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $277,014
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (30 of 67, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sobel Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists Rick Sobel as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Rick Sobel
Mailing address: 25 Davenport Ave, Unit B, Greenwich, CT 06830
Phone: (203) 984-2017
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sobel Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Central Kitchen ($5K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
278 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 278 grants of 278 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 30% of grant dollars, recipients in Washington, DC received 20%, and Florida recipients received 19%. New Jersey received 5% and Connecticut 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sobel Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 30 of 67 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $927; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 105% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 497% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $67K (2025). In 2025 it made 67 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Food Relief for Worldwide Disasters | $5,000 |
| Bnai Aviv Weston, FL | Support Programs Run by Temple | $3,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | Parkinsons Research | $3,000 |
| Williams Syndrome Association Newark, NJ | Research for Williams Syndrome | $3,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Charlottesville, VA | Research for Parkinsons | $2,500 |
| JMCH Medical Foundation Jupiter, FL | Supporting Fishermanscreek Philanthr | $2,500 |
| LGBT Cycle for the Cause New York, NY | End AIDS Epidemic | $2,500 |
| Public Media CO Boulder, CO | Public Media Bridge Fund | $2,500 |
| Frenchmans Creek Charities Foundati Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Frenchmans Creek Philanthropies | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Womens Health | $2,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Sobel Family Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $277,014 | $88,172 | $70,828 | $66,647 | 67 | $66,647 | $18,778 | $13,418 |
| 2024 | $259,670 | $9,325 | $44,576 | $41,475 | 54 | $41,475 | $6,224 | $13,220 |
| 2023 | $294,921 | $18,908 | $37,870 | $33,950 | 59 | $33,950 | $14,988 | $14,874 |
| 2022 | $313,883 | $38,606 | $36,195 | $32,587 | 34 | $32,587 | $34,998 | $15,729 |
| 2021 | $311,472 | $21,820 | $46,749 | $42,380 | 64 | $42,380 | $4,781 | $15,785 |
| 2020 | $336,401 | $8,555 | $45,184 | $40,585 | 40 | — | $4,120 | $17,498 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sobel Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, World Central Kitchen describes its mission as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; the Williams Syndrome Association says it advances the interests of people with Williams syndrome through programming, resources, research, and community connections. Other listed grants supported Parkinson’s research, women’s health, reproductive freedom, temple programs, and public media.
Among other 2025 recipients, Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital says it funds hospital equipment, services, and programs for patients and families. The Trevor Project describes its mission as ending suicide among LGBTQ+ young people, while Vision To Learn says it provides free eye exams and glasses to students and low-income communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $66,647. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $5,000 to World Central Kitchen for worldwide disaster food relief; $3,000 each to Bnai Aviv for temple programs, the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research, and the Williams Syndrome Association for research; and $2,500 each to Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s research, LGBT Cycle for the Cause to end the AIDS epidemic, and Public Media Co for its bridge fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy E Sobel as president, Richard G Sobel as secretary/director, and John L Sobel as treasurer/director.
The Sobel Family Foundation Inc is led by Nancy E. Sobel, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy E. Sobel
President
Vice President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John L. Sobel
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard G. Sobel
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frank M. Sobel (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sobel Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Sobel Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sobel Family Foundation Inc gave $67K across 67 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 54 grants.
What is The Sobel Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sobel Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $995, across 67 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sobel Family Foundation Inc that year got $927 on average.
Where does The Sobel Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sobel Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants), NYC, NY (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Sobel Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of The Sobel Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sobel Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sobel Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include World Central Kitchen ($5,000), Bnai Aviv ($3,000) and Michael J Fox Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sobel Family Foundation Inc?
The Sobel Family Foundation Inc reported $277K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sobel Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sobel Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sobel Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sobel Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0623200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Sobel Family Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Sobel Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Florida
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc
Venice, FL
Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds arts and culture, civic and economic development, education, the environment, health and human services, and disaster response, with grants generally serving Sarasota and Charlotte counties, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,101,739, with a median of $16,251; Community Grants are capped at $25,000 per nonprofit per fiscal year. It accepts letters of inquiry for Community Grants; Catalytic and Initiative Grants are by invitation.
Assets
$533.7M
Grants
651
Total Given
$45.0M
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Early Learning Coalition of Broward funds child care reimbursement and early-learning providers, including programs supporting child care and preschool, primarily in Broward County, Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,127 to $3,994,863, with a median of $158,921. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.9M
Grants
636
Total Given
$152.2M
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc
Delray Beach, FL
The Leslie L Alexander Foundation supports animal rescue, education, children’s services, and other charitable work. In 2024, grants ranged from $600 to $1 million, with a median of $35,000; giving was concentrated in Florida and Texas, with awards also made elsewhere. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$291.4M
Grants
622
Total Given
$28.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Sobel Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sobel-family-foundation-inc-morg_7917b3493c474fec82434bf2ac223305
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_650623200_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Sobel Family Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-sobel-family-foundation-inc-morg_7917b3493c474fec82434bf2ac223305},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-05. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Sobel Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Sobel Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?