Howard and Amy Finkelstein Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Howard and Amy Finkelstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jupiter, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $815,700 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$815,700
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $217,450 the year before.
32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $300,970 | 17 | $4.1 million |
| 2023 | $217,450 | 25 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $815,700 | 22 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Howard and Amy Finkelstein Foundation Inc 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 Howard and Amy Finkelstein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $639,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $63,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $60,200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | Provide community services | $600,000 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation | Provide community services | $39,200 |
| Shatterproof | Provide community services | $36,000 |
| Fdn for Defense of Democracies | Educate community | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Provide education services | $25,000 |
| Pathways Inc | Provide family services | $20,000 |
| Temple Sholom | Provide religious education and community services | $20,000 |
| Jafco | Provide family services | $10,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theater Inc | Provide community services | $10,000 |
| Free Arts NYC | Provides community education | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Provide community services | $5,000 |
| Temple Judea | Provide religious education and community services | $5,000 |
| UJA Greenwich | Provide community services | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Provide services to veterans and family | $1,800 |
| CT Sci Ctr | Provide community education | $1,500 |
| Steve's Camp at Horizon Farms | Provide community services | $1,200 |
| Balanced | Provide community services | $1,000 |
| Cluster Inc | Provice community services | $1,000 |
| Danas Angels Research Trust | Provide funds for medical research | $1,000 |
| Hands in for Youth | Provide community services | $1,000 |
| JCC Marin | Provide community services | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | Provide community services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Finkelstein
- Amy Cole
- Gabrielle Finkelstein
- David Finkelstein
- Lauren Finkelstein
Questions people ask
Does Howard and Amy Finkelstein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard and Amy Finkelstein Foundation Inc give?
$815,700 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Howard and Amy Finkelstein Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard Finkelstein (President, Director), Amy Cole (Director, Treasurer), Gabrielle Finkelstein (Director) and David Finkelstein (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Howard and Amy Finkelstein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.