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Michael & Merle Orlove Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Aventura, Florida · EIN 651032895

Michael & Merle Orlove Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Aventura, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $395,365 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 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 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $399,183 the year before.

38% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$399,18320$301,478
2024$395,36516$181,454

How to apply

Michael & Merle Orlove Family 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 Michael & Merle Orlove Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida9$360,965
Illinois1$20,000
New York2$11,000
District of Columbia2$1,900
California2$1,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 16 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
David Posnack Jewish Community Center
Davie, FL
To enrich lives by connecting people through cultural, educational, social, recreational and wellness programs in an environment of fun, friendship and unity. The j is open to all and proudly guided by jewish values.$200,000
Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS)
Miami, FL
To improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of the jewish and broader communities throughout south florida in accordance with jewish values.$100,360
The New World Symphony
Miami Beach, FL
To prepare graduates of music programs for leadership roles in professional orchestras and ensembles.$25,000
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Miami, FL
To mobilize human and financial resources to care for those in need, strengthen jewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of the jewish people in miami, in israel and around the world.$20,000
Mount Sinai Community Foundation
Chicago, IL
To improve the health of the community it serves by ensuring the availability of medical, surgical, and primary care physicians and advanced practice providers and high-quality healthcare services.$20,000
Friends of United Hatzalah Inc
New York City, NY
The organization provides financial support to organizations that provide medical first responder services in israel and throughout the world.$10,000
Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center
Aventura, FL
To promote jewish life within the city of aventura is an ongoing challenge.$5,625
Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Fort Lauderdale, FL
To build community through the arts by delivering quality entertainment, educational opportunities and memorable moments that engage and inspire audiences, nurture collaboration and drive economic vitality.$5,000
Lowe Art Museum
Coral Gables, FL
To encourage an understanding and appreciation of the arts in south florida.$2,500
Jafco
Sunrise, FL
To care for abused, neglected, and at-risk children as well as those with developmental disabilities in the jewish community and to work in partnership with families and the entire community.$1,980
American Israel Public Affairs Committee - Aipac
Washington, DC
To strengthen and expand the u.s.-israel relationship in ways that enhance the security of both countries.$1,800
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces - Fidf
New York City, NY
To transform the lives of the young men and women of idf through empowering educational, financial, well-being and cultural initiatives.$1,000
Campbell Hall
Valley Village, CA
To pursue academic excellence and nurture decent, loving, and responsible human beings.$1,000
Temple Beth Emet
Cooper City, FL
Tzedakah is the great jewish tradition of contributing from individual resources toward the good of the whole community. Rabbinic teaching informs us that the construction of the temple was not completed until everyone had contributed to the effort, and that the very strength of the community was dependent upon the good will and donations of each and every one of our ancestors. At temple beth emet, we honor that tradition, and treasure each and every gift to strengthen our sacred jewish community.$500
BABY2BABY
Los Angeles, CA
Baby2babyprovides children living in poverty, ages 0-12 years, with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.$500
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington, DC
Dedicated to helping leaders and citizens of the world confront hatred, prevent genocide, promote human dignity, and strengthen democracy.$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Michael & Merle Orlove Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does Michael & Merle Orlove Family Foundation Inc give?

$395,365 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.

Who runs Michael & Merle Orlove Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael Orlove (President), Merle Orlove (Director), Marni Orlove (Director) and Matthew Orlove (Director).

What does Michael & Merle Orlove Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.

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