Jack and Gitta Nagel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jack and Gitta Nagel Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$35.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.4 million | 29 | $30.5 million |
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 29 | $34.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 31 | $35.3 million |
How to apply
Jack and Gitta Nagel Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jack and Gitta Nagel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $2.3 million |
| New York | 10 | $241,330 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,410 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1,225 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | General use | $1.0 million |
| West Coast Kollel | General use | $650,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of la | General use | $237,500 |
| Maor Academy la Inc | General use | $200,000 |
| Yeshiva University of New York | General use | $200,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | General use | $50,000 |
| West Coast Torah Retreat | General use | $50,000 |
| Yula High School | General use | $36,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General use | $20,000 |
| Bnei Akiva Los Angeles | General use | $18,000 |
| Yavneh Family Services | General use | $18,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | General use | $10,000 |
| Emunah of America | General use | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva University | General use | $10,000 |
| Bikur Cholim | General use | $5,000 |
| Gindi Maimonides Academy | General use | $5,000 |
| Jconnect Inc | General use | $1,400 |
| La County Da Foundation | General use | $1,000 |
| Yeshivat Har Etzion | General use | $1,000 |
| Congregation Shaarei Tefila | General use | $950 |
| Builders of Jewish Education | General use | $500 |
| Fifth Avenue Synagogue | General use | $500 |
| Beit Issie Shapiro | General use | $250 |
| Moriah School | General use | $225 |
| World Jewish Congress | General use | $200 |
| F I D V | General use | $180 |
| Lafd Foundation | General use | $150 |
| Amit Women | General use | $100 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General use | $100 |
| City of Hope | General use | $100 |
| Shriners Children's | General use | $10 |
Officers and trustees
- David Nagel
Questions people ask
Does Jack and Gitta Nagel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack and Gitta Nagel Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jack and Gitta Nagel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Nagel (President).
What does Jack and Gitta Nagel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.