Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bal Harbour, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 237 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants237
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$43.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
21% 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 | $1.9 million | 301 | $35.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 286 | $39.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 237 | $43.9 million |
How to apply
Joseph and Rae Gann 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 Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 108 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 60 | $262,454 |
| Ohio | 1 | $106,755 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 10 | $17,620 |
| California | 4 | $11,300 |
| Maryland | 6 | $11,106 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $6,700 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $5,300 |
| Illinois | 9 | $4,450 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mesvita of Greater Boston | General | $200,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center | General | $180,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | General | $106,755 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | General | $105,360 |
| Gann Academy - New Jewish High School | General | $100,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School | General | $75,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | General | $75,000 |
| Shaloh House | General | $60,200 |
| Temple Emanuel | General | $55,521 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General | $52,000 |
| Hebrew College | General | $40,360 |
| Machne Israel | General | $26,000 |
| Camera | General | $22,700 |
| Bais Yaakov of Boston Inc | General | $22,600 |
| Torah Academy | General | $21,000 |
| Rofeh International | General | $20,360 |
| Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home Foundation Inc | General | $20,000 |
| JCC'S of Greater Boston | General | $20,000 |
| Boston Jewish Film Festival | General | $19,300 |
| Colel Chabad | General | $18,000 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | General | $17,000 |
| Beth Menachem Chabad | General | $16,180 |
| Kollel of Greater Boston Inc | General | $16,000 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | General | $15,000 |
| New England Hebrew Academy | General | $15,000 |
| Vilna Center for Jewish Heritage | General | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | General | $13,000 |
| Walnut Street Shul | General | $13,000 |
| Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel | General | $12,530 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General | $11,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | General | $11,000 |
| Wyner Jewish Heritage Center | General | $10,900 |
| Amit Children | General | $10,500 |
| Jinsa | General | $10,400 |
| 2 Life Communities | General | $10,000 |
| Aish Campus | General | $10,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Intelligence Heritage | General | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Kollel | General | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Downtown Boston | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shirley Saunders
- Joshua Gann
- Beverly Gann Bavly
Questions people ask
Does Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 237 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shirley Saunders (Trustee), Joshua Gann (Trustee) and Beverly Gann Bavly (Trustee).
What does Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.