Renee & Teds Big Heart Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Renee & Teds Big Heart Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $39,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$39,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $49,000 the year before.
57% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,000 | 6 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $39,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Renee & Teds Big Heart 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 Renee & Teds Big Heart Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $11,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Barry Price Center | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Springside Chestnut Hill Fund | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Oxbridge Academy | Contribution | $5,000 |
| University of Miami | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Development | Contribution | $2,000 |
| Best Buddies | Contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew D Markowitz
- Renee Markowitz
- Michael C Markowitz
- Francesca M Pojdl
- Brian Cheslack
Questions people ask
Does Renee & Teds Big Heart Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Renee & Teds Big Heart Foundation give?
$39,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Renee & Teds Big Heart Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew D Markowitz (Trustee), Renee Markowitz (Trustee), Michael C Markowitz (Trustee) and Francesca M Pojdl (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Renee & Teds Big Heart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.