Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,965 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$180,965
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$278,313
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $169,765 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $143,415 | 57 | $54,625 |
| 2024 | $169,765 | 57 | $34,722 |
| 2025 | $180,965 | 56 | $278,313 |
How to apply
Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable 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.
What Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 23 | $81,450 |
| Wisconsin | 14 | $37,300 |
| New York | 3 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $12,200 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,115 |
| Texas | 2 | $6,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Orchestra | General support | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Save Our Seabirds | General support | $9,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $7,000 |
| The Wildlife Center of Venice Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| Booker Promise Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Coa - Youth and Family Centers | General support | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | General support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Skylight Music Theatre | General support | $5,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | General support | $4,000 |
| Children's Cancer Fund | General support | $4,000 |
| The Wildlife Center of SW Florida | General support | $4,000 |
| Chidrens Guardian Fund | General support | $3,600 |
| Everyday Blessings | General support | $3,600 |
| Project Hope | General support | $3,600 |
| The Vietnam Veterans of America | General support | $3,600 |
| Friends Society - Saratora Performing Arts Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Plastic Oceans Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Showpeople's Winter Quarters | General support | $3,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | General support | $3,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs | General support | $2,500 |
| FSHD Society | General support | $2,400 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General support | $2,000 |
| Boys Town | General support | $2,000 |
| Child Protection Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Association | General support | $2,000 |
| National Ms Society | General support | $2,000 |
| Paralized Veterans of America - Wisconsin Chapter | General support | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphany Orchestra | General support | $1,500 |
| The Circus Arts Conservatory | General support | $1,400 |
| Classical Wsmr-Wusf Public Media | General support | $1,350 |
| Church of Hope | General support | $1,200 |
| Junior Achievement | General support | $1,200 |
| Kinship Community Food Center | General support | $1,200 |
| Octagon Sequence of Eight | General support | $1,200 |
| War Memorial Center | General support | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph G Gorenstein
- Gregory S Band
Questions people ask
Does Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$180,965 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ralph G Gorenstein (Director/President/Treasurer) and Gregory S Band (Director / Secretary).
What does Ralph G Gorenstein Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and environment and conservation.