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United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Davie, FL EIN: 59-0967823 Website

UNITED JEWISH COMMUNITY OF BROWARD, based in Davie, Florida, is a public charity that operates as the Jewish Federation of Broward County. It mobilizes leadership and financial resources to strengthen Jewish life in Broward, Israel, and around the world, supporting organizations and programs addressing community needs, safety and security, crises, and Jewish engagement.

Key facts about United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc

In short: United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc gave $8.2M across 99 grants in 2025 (avg $83K), top state Florida. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
59-0967823
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$8,209,673
Grants made (2025)
99
Average grant
$82,926
Median grant
$25,000
New grantees (estimate)
13% first-time grantees (13 of 99, 2025)
Total assets
$210,616,164
Primary geography
Florida (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The Federation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$210.6M

+10.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$8.2M

-43.7% YoY

Grant Count

99

-37.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$83K

-10.1% YoY

Is United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc open to new grantees?

13%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 13 of 99 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $89K. How we count

Medians: $14K first-time, $25K repeat.

  • 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize the Jewish community to provide leadership and financial resources that strengthen and enhance Jewish life in Broward, Israel, and around the world.

Its stated priorities include safety and security, Israel and global Jewry, support for vulnerable people, engaging the next generation, building bridges with other communities, and responding to crises. Its grants show support for a range of Jewish community organizations. For example, American Friends of Magen David Adom describes its mission as fundraising and advocacy in the United States for Magen David Adom’s life-saving work in Israel. Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel says it works to illuminate Torah Judaism through education, leadership training, women’s empowerment, outreach, and social action. Other recipients describe work with older adults, including Alzheimer’s programs and senior day care at Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center, and social services for older residents at Friendship Circles.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the Federation reported 158 grants totaling $14,575,034. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $5,154,306, with a median of $20,375. The largest awards included $5,154,306 to Jewish Federations of North America; $1,140,476 to Goodman JFS of Broward; $1,031,100 to the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies; and $618,956 to David Posnack JCC. Other listed awards included $400,000 to American Friends of IDC Herzliya and $353,600 to PEF Israel Endowment Fund.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Federation states that its work supports Jewish life in Broward, Israel, and around the world. In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 31% to Florida, 8% to Pennsylvania, and 2% each to New Jersey and Tennessee. The organization also says that, through JFNA, it specifies portions of overseas grants for recipients in Israel and the former Soviet Union, although it cannot determine specific dollar amounts by region.

Grant Distribution by State

23states

Share of all 99 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

New YorkFort LauderdalePlantationDavieBoca RatonHollywoodCooper CityWashingtonPhiladelphiaSunriseMiamiBrooklynParklandWestonMargateCoral SpringsTeaneckCambridgePembroke PinesAgawam

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$15M68 grants2019100 grants2020106 grants2021108 grants2022122 grants2023158 grants202499 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Jewish Federations of North America: $1.5MJewish Federations of NorthAmerica$1.5MGoodman JFS of Broward: $1.2MGoodman JFS of Broward$1.2MOhr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel: $1.1MOhr Torah Stone Institutionsof Israel$1.1MDavid Posnack JCC: $515KDavid Posnack JCC$515KSoref Jewish Community Ctr: $181KSoref Jewish Community Ctr$181KTemple Kol Ami Emanu-El: $179KTemple Kol Ami Emanu-El$179KNational Council of Jewish Women: $178KNational Council of JewishWomen$178KHarold Grinspoon Foundation: $169KHarold Grinspoon Foundation$169KThe Chai Ctr of Jewish Life Inc: $137KThe Chai Ctr of Jewish LifeInc$137KDavid Posnack Jewish Day School: $132KDavid Posnack Jewish DaySchool$132K

Grant Size Distribution

593 grants across all recorded years

419<$50K78$50–100K61$100–250K14$250–500K4$500K–1M16$1–5M1$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA New York, NYSOCIAL WELFARE & EDU. ACT.$1,497,202
GOODMAN JFS OF BROWARD Davie, FLSOCIAL WELFARE & EDU. ACT.$1,229,179
OHR TORAH STONE INSTITUTIONS OF ISRAEL New York, NYSOCIAL WELFARE & EDU. ACT.$1,071,100
DAVID POSNACK JCC Davie, FLSOCIAL WELFARE & EDU. ACT.$515,210
SOREF JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR Plantation, FLSOCIAL WELFARE & EDU. ACT.$181,337
TEMPLE KOL AMI EMANU-EL Plantation, FLSOCIAL WELFARE & EDU. ACT.$179,082
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN Washington, DCSOCIAL WELFARE & EDU. ACT.$178,203
HAROLD GRINSPOON FOUNDATION Agawam, MASOCIAL WELFARE & EDU. ACT.$168,834
THE CHAI CTR OF JEWISH LIFE INC Coral Springs, FLSOCIAL WELFARE & EDU. ACT.$137,083
DAVID POSNACK JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Davie, FLSOCIAL WELFARE & EDU. ACT.$132,200

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2024 $191,441,205 $24,920,291 $25,378,582 $14,575,034 across 158 grants
2023 $179,754,862 $21,301,886 $21,797,812 $10,534,521 across 119 grants
2022 $176,389,542 $30,361,405 $18,177,711 0 grants reported
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20M$40M$60M2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$210,616,164$191,441,205$179,754,862
Revenue$25,844,580$24,920,291$21,301,886
Expenses$22,078,621$25,378,582$21,797,812
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$10,622,764$5,517,232$7,423,204
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Audra P. Berg as President and CEO; Heather Barraza as Chief Financial Officer; Keith Goldmann as Chief Philanthropy Officer; Pamela Gottlieb as SVP, Annual Campaign; Evan Goldman as Executive Director, Public Affairs; Sharon Ness as VP, Major Gifts; Arnie Samlan as Chief Jewish Education Officer; and Lior Ofir as Chief Operating Officer. Doug Berman is listed as Board Chair, effective May 2024, and Lindsey Glantz as Board Vice Chair through May 2024.

United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc is led by Audra P. Berg, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 8 of 43 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Audra P. Berg

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2022

    36.5 hrs/week

    $278K (2023) → $361K (2025)

  • Evan Goldman

    Executive Director & Public Affairs

    Vp-Community Planning → Executive Director & Jewish Committee Relations Counsel, 2022

    Executive Director & Jewish Committee Relations Counsel → Executive Director & Public Affairs, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    36.5 hrs/week

    $109K (2020) → $141K (2025)

  • Doug Berman

    Board Chair

    Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2022

    Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joanna Clarkson

    Chair & Audit

    Board Member → Chair & Audit, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Barraza

    Chief Financial Officer

    On filings since 2019

    36.5 hrs/week

    $116K (2019) → $200K (2025)

  • Keith Goldmann

    Chief Philanthropy Officer

    Chief Philanthropy Officer & Assistant Secretary → Chief Philan Officer & Assistant Secretary, 2022

    Chief Philan Officer & Assistant Secretary → Chief Philanthropy Officer, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    36.5 hrs/week

    $111K (2019) → $201K (2025)

  • Pamela Gottlieb

    Senior Vice President & Annual Campaign

    Vice President - Senior Donor Relationship Manager → Vice President - Senior Donor Relation, 2021

    Vice President - Senior Donor Relation → Senior Vice President & Annual Campaign, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    36.5 hrs/week

    $101K (2019) → $157K (2025)

  • Sharon Ness

    Vice President & Major Gifts

    Vice President & Donor Relationship Manager → Vice President & Development, 2023

    Vice President & Development → Vice President & Major Gifts, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    36.5 hrs/week

    $117K (2019) → $140K (2025)

  • Arnie Samlan

    Chief Jewish Education Officer

    On filings since 2022

    36.5 hrs/week

    $104K (2022) → $128K (2025)

  • Lior Ofir

    Chief Operating Officer

    On filings since 2024

    36.5 hrs/week

    $123K (2024) → $131K (2025)

  • Alan Cohn

    Immediate Past Board Chair

    Board Member → Board Chair, 2021

    Board Chair → Immediate Past Board Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alan Tinter

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bill Gross

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Newman

    Treasurer

    Board Member → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Drew Tabatchnick

    Vice Chair

    Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary Marks

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gil Neuman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Dombey

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stacey Schulman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Walter Katz

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Avi Naider

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Silver

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Diane Wilen

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ivy Feinstein

    Secretary

    Board Member → Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Sandler

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Seth Wise

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andy Rosen

    Vice Chair

    Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Henry

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Antmann

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Rosenberg

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peter Berg

    Board Member

    Treasurer, Chair F & A → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sheryl Greenwald

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sheryl Raskin

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amanda Silverstein

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary Opper

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hank Cairo

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Manny Synalovski

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Zager

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mitch Starr

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Olgui Lowell

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachel Antevy

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Bakal

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wendy Heckelman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (63)
  • Former: Bruce Greenberg (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Carolyn Shapir (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Denise Lettau (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Esther Shacket (2019–2024) — Board Vice Chair
  • Former: Jeff Sopshin (2019–2024) — Secretary
  • Former: Lauren Alperstein (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Lindsey Glantz (2019–2024) — Board Vice Chair
  • Former: Lori Ben Ezra (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Selma Telles (2019–2024) — Emeritus Board Member
  • Former: Susan Weisman (2019–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Cindi Jacobs (2021–2024) — Board Vice Chair
  • Former: Lance Lvovsky (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Leslie Linevsky (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Marc Lowell (2022–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Allan Baer (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Barry Alter (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Bob Schneider (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair & Member
  • Former: Brian Sherr (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: David Garfinkle (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: David Schulman (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Debbie Gober (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair & Member
  • Former: Gordon Deckelbaum (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Howard Barron (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Joe Rubinsztain (2019–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Karen Zemel (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Laura Goldblum (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Paul Lehrer (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Peter Livingston (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Ronald Rothschild (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Sammy Schulman (2019–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Stanley Spatz (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Stephen Jackman (2019–2023) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Evan Glasser (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Shir Keidan (2021–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Aimee Lewinter (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Mitchell Tapper (2023) — Director of Security
  • Former: Ben J Genet (2019–2022) — Board Vice Chair
  • Former: Lori Adelson (2019–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Martin Press (2019–2022) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Richard Linevsky (2019–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Rochelle Golub (2019–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Sam Eppy (2019–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Allan Altschuler (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Mark Freedman (2021–2022) — Interim President & CEO
  • Former: Rosita Beer (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Peter Berg EFF (2022) — Treasurer, Chair F & A
  • Former: Stacey Rubenfeld (2022) — Chief Advancement Officer
  • Former: Bruce Yudewitz (2019–2021) — Chief Operating Officer -Left Employment
  • Former: Michael Balaban (2019–2021) — President & CEO -Left Employment
  • Former: Jonathan Zucker (2021) — Vp-Senior Donor Relationship Manager
  • Former: Samlan Arnold (2021) — Chief Education Officer
  • Former: Andrew Sossin (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Anne Sopshin (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Ariel Deray (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Cindi Samson (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Elissa Mogilefsky (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Lenny Samuels (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Lori Mizels (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Mark Kravitz (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Paul Vladem (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Sheldon Polish (2019–2020) — Past Board Chair
  • Former: Troy Sorel (2019–2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Nicole Packer (2019) — Chief Development Officer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Audra P Berg — President & CEO: $361KAudra P BergPresident & CEO$361KKeith Goldmann — Chief Philanthropy Officer: $201KKeith GoldmannChief Philanthropy Officer$201KHeather Barraza — Chief Financial Officer: $200KHeather BarrazaChief Financial Officer$200KPamela Gottlieb — SVP, Annual Campaign: $157KPamela GottliebSVP, Annual Campaign$157KEvan Goldman — Executive Director, Public Affairs: $141KEvan GoldmanExecutive Director, Public…$141KSharon Ness — VP, Major Gifts: $140KSharon NessVP, Major Gifts$140KLior Ofir — Chief Operating Officer: $131KLior OfirChief Operating Officer$131KArnie Samlan — Chief Jewish Education Officer: $128KArnie SamlanChief Jewish Education Officer$128K

Contact

Mailing address: 5890 South Pine Island Road, Davie, FL 33328
Phone: (954) 252-6900
Website: https://jewishbroward.org

Frequently asked questions about United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc

How much does United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc give each year?

United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc gave $8.2M across 99 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $14.6M across 158 grants.

What is United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc's typical grant size?

United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $82,926, across 99 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc that year got $45K on average.

Where does United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc give grants?

United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was New York (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (23 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Ft Lauderdale, FL (7 grants) and Davie, FL (5 grants).

Does United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 99 grants with a stated purpose on United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare & Edu. Activities" (88 grants) and "Social Welfare & Edu. Act." (11 grants).

Who are United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc's largest grantees?

United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federations of North America ($1,497,202), Goodman JFS of Broward ($1,229,179) and Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel ($1,071,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc?

United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc reported $210.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.8M.

What does United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to mobilize the Jewish community to provide leadership and financial resources that strengthen and enhance Jewish life in Broward, Israel, and around the world. Its stated priorities include safety and security, Israel and global Jewry, support for vulnerable people, engaging the next generation, building bridges with other communities, and responding to crises. Its grants show support for a range of Jewish community organizations. For example, American Frie…

How do I apply for a grant from United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc?

The Federation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc's EIN?

United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0967823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Does United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc

Delray Beach, FL

Founded by former Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander, this Florida-based foundation distributes approximately $28-35 million annually across animal welfare, youth homelessness, education, and humanitarian causes. With typical grants ranging from $600 to $1 million (averaging $56,226), the foundation operates as a discretionary grantmaker without a formal public application process, though it does offer a Fellowship Program for youth homelessness entrepreneurs in Houston and South Florida. The foundation funds nationally across 39 states with particular concentration in Texas, California, and Florida.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$291.4M

Grants

622

Total Given

$28.4M

United Way Miami Inc

Miami, FL

United Way Miami is a major federated giving program that distributed $35.3 million across 509 grants in 2024, with typical grants ranging from $25,000 to $159,000. The organization focuses on four strategic pillars—Health & Wellbeing, Education, Resilient Communities, and Economic Mobility—to improve quality of life in Miami-Dade County. Grant applications are submitted through their online portal at uwmdgrants.communityforce.com, with current opportunities available on their website.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$157.2M

Grants

562

Total Given

$32.6M

The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Pfizer Foundation promotes access to quality healthcare, nurtures health innovation, and supports community involvement globally, with particular focus on vaccine-preventable illness, women's health, and strengthening health systems in lower-income countries. Grant sizes range from $1,000 through employee volunteer matching to multi-million dollar global health innovation grants, with recent awards exceeding $4 million. The foundation funds organizations internationally, with emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa and the United States, and actively supports Pfizer employee volunteer initiatives and matching gift programs.

Assets

$255.3M

Grants

9,306

Total Given

$23.2M

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