Wendy and Douglas Topkis
Wendy and Douglas Topkis is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Florida and New York.
Wendy and Douglas Topkis at a glance
In short: Wendy and Douglas Topkis gave $134K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $133,933
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,823
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,044
- Total assets
- $153,514
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wendy and Douglas Topkis
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1801 N Military Trail 200, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: (215) 665-3718
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wendy and Douglas Topkis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of PB ($50K). Together the top 10 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 50 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 14% to New York, 7% to South Carolina, 4% to Pennsylvania, and 4% to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wendy and Douglas Topkis gives
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $134K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of PB West Palm Beach, FL | General Support Grant | $50,150 |
| The Society of Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | General Support Grant | $12,800 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | General Support Grant | $11,515 |
| The Innovate Greenville, SC | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom (Afmda) New York, NY | General Support Grant | $7,200 |
| How Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper Jupiter, FL | General Support Grant | $5,650 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Raymond Kravis Center for Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Riverdale Country School Bronx, NY | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
| Promise Fund of Florida West Palm Beach, FL | General Support Grant | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $153,514 | $150,000 | $134,027 | $133,933 | 23 | $133,933 | $4,572 |
| 2024 | $135,540 | $150,000 | $110,895 | $110,775 | 23 | $110,775 | $4,233 |
| 2023 | $98,435 | $100,000 | $3,565 | $3,470 | 4 | $3,470 | $755 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wendy and Douglas Topkis reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 grants include support for organizations whose missions span community programs, education, health, the arts, and Jewish communal services. For example, the Town of Palm Beach United Way says it invests in programs focused on education, income, and health; Riverdale Country School describes itself as a pre-K–12 independent school; and Promise Fund of Florida says it works to increase survivorship from breast and cervical cancer through support and access to care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $133,933. Grants ranged from $211 to $50,150, with a median grant of $3,044.
The largest reported grants included $50,150 to Jewish Federation of PB, $12,800 to The Society of Four Arts, $11,515 to Town of Palm Beach United Way, $10,000 to The Innovate, and $7,200 to American Friends of Magen David Adom. Each was listed for general support. Other reported grants included $5,650 to How Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper and $5,000 each to Dartmouth College, Raymond Kravis Center for Performing Arts, Riverdale Country School, and Promise Fund of Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wendy Topkis was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Wendy and Douglas Topkis is led by Wendy Topkis, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy Topkis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Wendy and Douglas Topkis
How much does Wendy and Douglas Topkis give each year?
Wendy and Douglas Topkis gave $134K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 23 grants.
What is Wendy and Douglas Topkis's typical grant size?
Wendy and Douglas Topkis's median grant in 2025 was $3,044, and its average grant was $5,823, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wendy and Douglas Topkis give grants?
Wendy and Douglas Topkis gives mostly in Florida: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and South Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants), Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Hanover, NH (2 grants).
Does Wendy and Douglas Topkis give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wendy and Douglas Topkis's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wendy and Douglas Topkis's largest grantees?
Wendy and Douglas Topkis's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of PB ($50,150), The Society of Four Arts ($12,800) and Town of Palm Beach United Way ($11,515), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wendy and Douglas Topkis?
Wendy and Douglas Topkis reported $154K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wendy and Douglas Topkis fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose missions span community programs, education, health, the arts, and Jewish communal services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wendy and Douglas Topkis?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 Wendy and Douglas Topkis's EIN?
Wendy and Douglas Topkis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6797302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Wendy and Douglas Topkis 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wendy and Douglas Topkis funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wendy-and-douglas-topkis-morg_03c0ce9e102d4ae08fd0b76d32a8784a
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