Cody Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cody Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $522,800 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $93,300. 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$522,800
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$93,300
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $464,750 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $464,750 | 20 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $522,800 | 29 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
Cody 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 Cody Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $284,300 |
| New York | 12 | $187,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $36,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca West Children's Foundation | To identify and implement projects assisting at-risk children and their families in palm beach countycare of children and families | $93,300 |
| Boca Regional Hospital | Deliver patient care | $50,000 |
| Congregation Shaarei Kodesh | To provide a center for jewish learning, worship and activities | $45,000 |
| Sunrise Association | The mission of the sunrise association is to bring back the joys of childhood to children with cancer and their siblings worldwide. Sunrise accomplishes this through the creation and oversight of welcoming, inclusive summer day camps, year-round programs and in-hospital recreational activities, all offered free of charge. | $40,000 |
| Jarc Florida | Providing programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $38,000 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response to Hunger | Fighting to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the united states and israel. | $36,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Force | Organization that provides young men and women of israel defense forces educational, financial, well-being and cultural opportunities. | $30,000 |
| Help for Children | Preventing and treating child abuse | $30,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | To honor the sacrifice of firefighter stephen siller on 9/11 along with other military and first responders. | $20,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Fighting poverty in new york city | $20,000 |
| Corporate Angel Network | To provide cancer patients airplane travel in order to receive treatment | $15,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | To alleviate hunger in palm beach county | $15,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | To support the immediate and long-term needs of israeli communities in northern and southern israel. | $15,000 |
| Special Olympics of Florida | To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other special olympics athletes and the community | $13,000 |
| Pga Foundation of South Florida | To promote interest, participation, and enjoyment in golf, establish and maintain professional standards or practice, and enhance the well-being of golf professionals. | $10,000 |
| Birthright | Offer jewish young adults the gift of an educational and experiential trip to israel. | $10,000 |
| The Holocaust Museum | Inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront antisemitism and hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. | $5,000 |
| Florida Disaster Fund | To assist florida's communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. | $5,000 |
| Stomp Out Bullying | Stomp out bullying is dedicated to changing the culture for all students. It works to reduce and prevent bullying, cyberbullying and other digital abuse, educates against homophobia, lgbtq+ discrimination, racism and hatred, and deters violence in schools, online and in communities across the country. Stomp out bullying promotes civility, diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. It teaches effective solutions on how to respond to all forms of bullying, as well as educating kids and teens in school and online. It provides help for those in need and at risk of suicide, and raises awareness through peer mentoring programs in schools, public service announcements by noted celebrities, and social media campaigns. | $5,000 |
| Society for Women's Health Research | Advance women's health through science, policy, and education while promoting research on sex differences to optimize women's health. | $5,000 |
| 4 Sisters 4 Love Foundation | Our foundation's main focus is on aid through food, medicines, school supplies, uniforms, and christmas presents, to support the education and meals of poor and orphan children in venezuela | $5,000 |
| Homes for the Homeless | Homes for the homeless provides nyc families experiencing homelessness with more than just a place to sleep. | $5,000 |
| Amfar | To the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and advocacy. | $5,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | Is an egalitarian synagogue community that offers many ways to enrich your jewish life through its worship services, preschool, religious school, adult learning programs, social action committees, holiday observances and special events, to name a few. | $2,500 |
| North Shore Synagogue | To join with our members in building a community where the practice of reform judaism enriches and uplifts our lives with understanding, warmth, friendship and meaning. | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | To provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by alzheimer's disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure. | $1,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | To finding a cure for parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with parkinson's today. | $1,000 |
| The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | To improve the quality of life of people affected by ftd and drive research to a cure. | $1,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of Closter | To provided a home for jews in northern jersey to worship, forge bonds with their neighbors, and partake in tikkun olam. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart Steckler
- Sue-Ann Steckler
Questions people ask
Does Cody Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cody Foundation give?
$522,800 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Cody Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stuart Steckler (Trustee) and Sue-Ann Steckler (Trustee).
What does Cody Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and faith communities.