Leo Claire & Robert Adenbaum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leo Claire & Robert Adenbaum Foundation is a private foundation in North Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $481,470 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $109,250. 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$481,470
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$109,250
- Assets$20.9 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $243,393 the year before.
63% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $232,256 | 16 | $12.0 million |
| 2023 | $287,216 | 17 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $243,393 | 13 | $20.4 million |
| 2025 | $481,470 | 24 | $20.9 million |
How to apply
Leo Claire & Robert Adenbaum 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 Leo Claire & Robert Adenbaum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 15 | $289,470 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $125,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Medical Center Fdn Inc | General support | $109,250 |
| University of Florida Fdn Inc | Adenbaum professorship - engineering | $100,000 |
| Lewis Katz School of Medicine | General support | $100,000 |
| Big Dog Rescue Ranch | General support | $30,000 |
| Asu Foundation Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Lafayette College Enhancement | General support | $25,000 |
| MIT Resource Development | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Macarthur State Park | General support | $18,720 |
| Gary Senise Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre | General support | $5,000 |
| Shriner's Hosptal for Children | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| CMT Research Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Loggerhead Marine Life Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for Childhood Counseling | General support | $2,000 |
| Furry Friends Humane Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Chapman School of Seamanship | General support | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General support | $2,000 |
| Temple Solel | General support | $2,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | General support | $2,000 |
| Project Lift | General support | $2,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General support | $2,000 |
| Unlimited Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Stechel
- Gerhard Jakits
- Michael Stechel
Questions people ask
Does Leo Claire & Robert Adenbaum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leo Claire & Robert Adenbaum Foundation give?
$481,470 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Leo Claire & Robert Adenbaum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Stechel (Co-Trustee), Gerhard Jakits (Co-Trustee) and Michael Stechel (Co-Trustee).
What does Leo Claire & Robert Adenbaum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.