The Celebrity Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Celebrity Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Aventura, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $277,754 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $2,300 and the largest $28,930. 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$277,754
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$2,300
- Largest grant$28,930
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $390,432 the year before.
35% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $263,911 | 37 | $2.7 million |
| 2023 | $390,432 | 48 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $277,754 | 51 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
The Celebrity 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 The Celebrity Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $205,328 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $54,110 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,200 |
| Florida | 4 | $3,806 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,600 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $110 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sephardic Community Dayanut Program | General support | $28,930 |
| Luria Academy of Brooklyn | General support | $25,000 |
| Logan Community FH Inc | General support | $24,000 |
| American Friends of Eshel | General support | $22,360 |
| Yeshivah Flatbush | General support | $22,150 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel School | General support | $20,000 |
| Sephardic Bikur Holim | General support | $19,000 |
| Uja-Federation | General support | $10,000 |
| Kol Israel Congregation | General support | $9,619 |
| Camp Kanfei | General support | $8,400 |
| Ohel Yitzhak of Allenhurst | General support | $7,402 |
| The Next Step Co Israel Medical Fund | General support | $7,200 |
| Colel Chabad | General support | $6,400 |
| Renewal | General support | $5,400 |
| Hillel Yeshiva | General support | $5,252 |
| Deal Sephardic Network Community Center | General support | $5,200 |
| Ematai | General support | $3,600 |
| Hatzalah Volunteer Ems - Jersey | General support | $3,600 |
| Jewish Educational Loan Fund | General support | $3,600 |
| The Sephardic Rabbinical College and Secular Studies Inc | General support | $2,800 |
| Congregation Beth Torah | General support | $2,757 |
| Rising Heroes | General support | $2,600 |
| Sephardic Addic Family Education | General support | $2,600 |
| Congregation Megan David of West Deal | General support | $2,507 |
| Barkai Yeshivah | General support | $2,301 |
| Israel Birthright Foundation | General support | $2,300 |
| Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research | General support | $2,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | General support | $1,800 |
| Neshach Yisrael Foundation | General support | $1,800 |
| The Mekor Hayim Center Inc | General support | $1,800 |
| Edmond J Safra Synagogue | General support | $1,604 |
| Hatzolah Miami Dade | General support | $1,001 |
| A Time Fertility Clinic | General support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Bimad Elon Moreh | General support | $1,000 |
| Sephardic Food Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| The Special Children Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Aishel Shabbat | General support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Rabin Medical Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Berit Shalom | General support | $1,000 |
| Congregation Megan David of Manhattan | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Morris D Matalon
- Eli Matalon
- Samuel Matalon
- Michael Matalon
Questions people ask
Does The Celebrity Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Celebrity Foundation Inc give?
$277,754 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $2,300.
Who runs The Celebrity Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Morris D Matalon (Chairman & Director), Eli Matalon (Director), Samuel Matalon (Director) and Michael Matalon (Director).
What does The Celebrity Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.