Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc
Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Lake Worth, Florida. Founded in 1995, it raises funds for Palm Beach County 501(c)(3) organizations and makes grants to local charities serving people in need.
Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc gave $337K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $336,915
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,210
- -15.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $17,826
- -75.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (9 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s grant program information says any organization can request an application through its website when applications open. The foundation’s filing describes an application process involving project and beneficiary information, an oral presentation, and potentially a site visit.
- Review Cycle
- The application period described in the foundation’s 2024 filing is December–January; grants are normally issued in early April.
- Deadline
- The application period described in the foundation’s 2024 filing is December–January; grants are normally issued in…
- Contact
Mailing address: 4650 Wycliffe Country Club Blvd, Lake Worth, FL 33449-8151
Phone: (561) 779-9941
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc
Who Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palm Beach County Food Bank ($21K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it raises funds for Palm Beach County 501(c)(3) organizations. All grant dollars listed in its 2025 filing went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 33 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2021) to $337K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $337K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County Food Bank Lake Worth, FL | Program Services | $21,250 |
| Alpert Jewish Family Center West Palm Beach, FL | Program Services | $16,750 |
| Childrens Place at Home Safe Lake Worth, FL | Program Services | $15,500 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Program Services | $15,500 |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Delray Beach, FL | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Caridad Center Boynton Beach, FL | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Clinics Can Help West Palm Beach, FL | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Education Foundation of PBC Lake Worth Beach, FL | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Arc of Palm Beach County Riviera Beach, FL | Program Services | $15,000 |
| Families First of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Program Services | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported changing its fiscal year-end from October 31 to May 31. It said that the change affected how contributions received in advance and prior-period balances were reflected in its reporting.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,826 | $349,514 | $346,329 | $336,915 | 33 | $2,228 |
| 2024 | $73,129 | $339,274 | $318,554 | $289,981 | 24 | $1,687 |
| 2023 | $52,409 | $283,676 | $260,600 | $246,500 | 23 | — |
| 2022 | $29,206 | $199,223 | $201,670 | $183,000 | 20 | $42 |
| 2021 | $31,571 | $181,288 | $163,764 | $144,900 | 18 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is “to raise funds for Palm Beach County 501(c)(3) organizations.” Its 2025 grants went to organizations providing services in areas including food security, health, education, disability services, family support, and domestic violence prevention.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Palm Beach County Food Bank says it works to fight hunger and improve food security in the county. Caridad Center says it aims to improve the health, education, and quality of life of underserved children and families. The Arc of Palm Beach County describes its work as supporting people with disabilities, their families, and the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $336,915. Grants ranged from $3,500 to $21,250, with a median of $10,500. The largest grants included $21,250 to Palm Beach County Food Bank; $16,750 to Alpert Jewish Family Center; $15,500 each to The Children’s Place at Home Safe and TrustBridge Hospice; and $15,000 each to Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Caridad Center, Clinics Can Help, Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, and The Arc of Palm Beach County. The listed grants were for program services.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications are submitted in December–January and grants are normally issued in early April. Applicants are asked for a detailed description of how funds would be used, including qualitative and quantitative information about potential beneficiaries; in almost all cases, they are also asked to identify a specific project. Applicants make an oral presentation to the grant committee, and one or more committee members may visit the charity’s physical location if it is open to the public. Organizations that receive a grant are required to submit a written report.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward Goldstein as president, Susan Brenner as vice president, Harriet Ross as treasurer, and Gail Horowitz as secretary. It also lists Jeff Cooper, Jackie Ertel, Ronnee Lipman, Norman Primost, and Susan Webber as governors.
Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc is led by Edward Goldstein, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Goldstein
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Horowitz
Secretary
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Ross
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Primost
Governor
Board of Governors → President, 2022
President → Governor, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Webber
Governor
Board of Governors → Governor, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Ertel
Governor
Board Member → Governor, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Cooper
Governor
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnee Lipman
Governor
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Brenner
Vice President
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Marjorie Goldner (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Webber (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gerry Ranzal (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sue Brenner (2023) — Vice President
- Former: David Finkler (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Gerald Ranzal (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Gottesman (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Marge Goldner (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Glass (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Barbara Certner (2021) — Board of Governors
- Former: Judith Gottesman (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc
How much does Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc give each year?
Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc gave $337K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $290K across 24 grants.
What is Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,500, and its average grant was $10,210, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc give grants?
Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (17 grants), Lake Worth, FL (4 grants), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (3 grants) and Boynton Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (32 grants).
Who are Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Palm Beach County Food Bank ($21,250), Alpert Jewish Family Center ($16,750) and Childrens Place at Home Safe ($15,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc?
Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $350K.
What does Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states its mission is “to raise funds for Palm Beach County 501(c)(3) organizations.” Its 2025 grants went to organizations providing services in areas including food security, health, education, disability services, family support, and domestic violence prevention. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s grant program information says any organization can request an application through its website when applications open. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0627269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wycliffe-charities-foundation-inc-morg_a7d28416a77d4374abafe3af1f0ee034
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