Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $996,549. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$996,549
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.5 million the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 15 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 13 | $15.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 18 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
Pels Tzedek Tirdof 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $1.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $225,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 3 | $90,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Judaea Camp Tel Yehudah Inc | Charitable | $996,549 |
| Young Judaea Sprout Lake Camp | Construction | $257,306 |
| Red Tent Fund | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Pj library | $200,000 |
| Entertainment 2 Affect Change | Charitable | $138,105 |
| Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village Inc | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Jewish Film Institue of San Francisco | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Israel Trauma Coalition Co Pef Endowment Funds | Charitable | $40,000 |
| From the Heart Productions Inc | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Israel HEART2HEART | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Women in Film & Video | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Friend of Bshvil Hamachar | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Israel Healthcare Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Israel Navy Seals Treatment Program | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzhalah | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Magen David Adom | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Fanny Korman
- Roger Korman
- Samuel J Korman
- Lily Korman
- Becky Korman
Questions people ask
Does Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Fanny Korman (Director/President), Roger Korman (Director/Treasurer), Samuel J Korman (Director/Secretary) and Lily Korman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Pels Tzedek Tirdof Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and faith communities.