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Mel & Mara Gober Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Weston, Florida · EIN 461553245

Mel & Mara Gober Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Weston, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,700 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $6,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $18,640 the year before.

67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$18,6405$425,377
2024$7,7003$439,936

How to apply

Mel & Mara Gober 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Mel & Mara Gober Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida3$7,700

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Chabad of Weston
Weston, FL
To provide spiritual development$6,100
Jewish Federation of Broward
Davie, FL
To invest in jewish life$1,500
Harvest Drive
Davie, FL
Repurpose clothing for families$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Mel & Mara Gober Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Mel & Mara Gober Foundation Inc give?

$7,700 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs Mel & Mara Gober Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Mel Gober (President), Mara Gober (Vice Preside), Haley Walker (Treasurer) and Shane Gober (Secretary).

What does Mel & Mara Gober Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.

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