Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Delray Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $392,500 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$392,500
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $316,500 the year before.
35% 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 | $378,000 | 44 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $316,500 | 42 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $392,500 | 48 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation Charitable 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 Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 14 | $119,000 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $72,000 |
| California | 9 | $65,000 |
| New York | 4 | $57,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $12,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $12,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Machance Israel | For chobad in zagreb croatia | $40,000 |
| Best Buddies International | Support children with disabilities | $20,000 |
| Friendship Place | Staff developmen for aiding homeless | $20,000 |
| Congregation Shirat Shalom | Rabbis fund | $15,000 |
| Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services | Community services | $15,000 |
| Beth Ami Congregation | Special gift | $12,500 |
| Life Space Foundation | Memory care program development | $12,500 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children | Special gift | $10,000 |
| Daily Acts Organization | For education programs and support | $10,000 |
| Facing Adverse Childhood Experience | Childrens menal health | $10,000 |
| Jewish Education Loan Fund | Special gift | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Florida | Charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Sacramento Area Creeks Council | For creek cleanups | $10,000 |
| Safe Organized Spaces (Sos) Richmon | Special gift | $10,000 |
| The Watershed Project | For stream cleanups/restoration | $10,000 |
| Washington International School | Destination wis campaign | $10,000 |
| Pine Forest Charter School | 8th grade field trip | $10,000 |
| Chabad Uf Jewish Student Center | Uf students chabad activities | $10,000 |
| DC Public Library Foundation | Special gift | $10,000 |
| Operation Breakthrough | Social servs - child care for l.i.f | $8,000 |
| Fau Foundation | Educational programs | $7,500 |
| A Wider Circle | Support of homeless program | $7,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Special gift | $7,000 |
| Jubilee Jumpstart | Special gift | $7,000 |
| American Psychoanalytic Association | Ticho prize | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Huricane relief | $5,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Special gift | $5,000 |
| Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful | For creek clean up programs | $5,000 |
| Occidentail Arts & Ecology Center | Wildlands restoration & conservation | $5,000 |
| So Kids Soar | Special gift | $5,000 |
| South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition | Special gift | $5,000 |
| Project Hope Ca | Ca fire relief campaign | $5,000 |
| Partnership for Appalachian Girls E | Special gift | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Special gift | $5,000 |
| Some (So Others Might Eat) | Special gift | $5,000 |
| Boca School of Autism | Special gift | $5,000 |
| Sonoca Ecology Center | Special gift | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Special gift | $5,000 |
| St Patrick's Episcopal Day School | Special gift | $5,000 |
| Children's Natl Hospital Foundation | White hat gala | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia A Allen
- Stefan A Pasternack
- Jeffrey D Pasternack
Questions people ask
Does Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation Charitable Foundation give?
$392,500 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marcia A Allen (Trustee), Stefan A Pasternack (Trustee) and Jeffrey D Pasternack (Trustee).
What does Ernst & Gertrude Ticho Foundation Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.