Daniels Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Daniels Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $305,635 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$305,635
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $234,070 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $253,955 | 34 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $234,070 | 33 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $305,635 | 42 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Daniels Family 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 Daniels Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $130,635 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $67,500 |
| California | 2 | $27,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $19,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General | $25,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health Systems | General | $25,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Duke University | General | $15,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | General | $15,000 |
| The Chapin School | General | $15,000 |
| Brunswick School | General | $12,000 |
| Greenwich Academy | General | $12,000 |
| Fonkoze USA | General | $10,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| The Blind Brook Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia | General | $10,000 |
| Putnam Indian Field School | General | $7,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General | $6,070 |
| Brick Church School | General | $5,000 |
| Glades Academy Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Palm Beach Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Police Scholarship | General | $5,000 |
| Harvard Law School Annual Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Hospital Albert Schweitzer (Has) | General | $5,000 |
| Jimmy Lee Scholarship | General | $5,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | General | $5,000 |
| Silver Shield Association Educational Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Guilmour Academy | General | $5,000 |
| Harlem Academy | General | $5,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | General | $5,000 |
| Independent Curators Internationa | General | $4,000 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Foundation | General | $3,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | General | $3,500 |
| Riverside Language Program | General | $3,000 |
| Hope for Haiti | General | $3,000 |
| Crosby Fund | General | $2,500 |
| Four Arts Society | General | $2,500 |
| Hands Together for Haiti | General | $2,500 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | General | $2,500 |
| Pestalozzi US Childrens Charity | General | $2,500 |
| Canine Companions | General | $2,500 |
| Blood Cancer United | General | $2,500 |
| Hidden Wings | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie B Daniels
- Elizabeth Daniels
Questions people ask
Does Daniels Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Daniels Family Foundation give?
$305,635 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Daniels Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie B Daniels (Trustee) and Elizabeth Daniels (Trustee).
What does Daniels Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.