The Fine and Greenwald Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Fine and Greenwald Foundation is a private foundation in Aventura, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.2 million in 216 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$5.2 million
- Number of grants216
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$107 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.2 million the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.2 million | 182 | $99.9 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 216 | $107 million |
How to apply
The Fine and Greenwald 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 The Fine and Greenwald Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 78 | $1.6 million |
| Florida | 38 | $1.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 22 | $968,500 |
| California | 30 | $468,600 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $225,000 |
| Colorado | 5 | $125,000 |
| Alabama | 3 | $115,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $90,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation | Social justice | $300,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Jewish | $300,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Health & medical | $300,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Environmental | $200,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper | Environmental | $200,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | Media | $200,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Florida | Social justice | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of South East and North Florida | Health & medical | $100,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Environmental | $100,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Social justice | $80,000 |
| East End Food Institute | Food sustainability | $75,000 |
| Care Elementary School | Children & education | $70,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Educ Fund Inc | Blm | $60,000 |
| Project Most | Children & education | $55,000 |
| Amber Waves | Food sustainability | $50,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Indigenous peoples | $50,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Indigenous peoples | $50,000 |
| Florida Immigrant Coalition | Refugee | $50,000 |
| Food and Water Watch | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Hias | Refugee | $50,000 |
| Media Matters for America | Media | $50,000 |
| Ms Foundation for Women | Minority rights | $50,000 |
| NRDC | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental | $50,000 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem | Art & culture | $50,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Blm | $50,000 |
| Urban Oasis Project Inc | Food insecurity | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Refugee | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Health & medical | $40,000 |
| Jack Martin Fund Inc | Health & medical | $40,000 |
| 350ORG | Environmental | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Food insecurity | $30,000 |
| Ciel | Environmental | $30,000 |
| Feeding South Florida | Food insecurity | $30,000 |
| Imagine Worldwide | Children & education | $30,000 |
| Israid (US) Global Humanitarian | Refugee | $30,000 |
| Jewish Community Services | Eldercare | $30,000 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | Blm | $30,000 |
| Public Citizen | Social justice | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marsha Soffer
- Max Rappaport
- Melissa Trenk
- Izak Rappaport
- Lauren Rappaport
- Slater Ferguson
Questions people ask
Does The Fine and Greenwald Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Fine and Greenwald Foundation give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2024, across 216 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Fine and Greenwald Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marsha Soffer (President), Max Rappaport (Director), Melissa Trenk (Director) and Izak Rappaport (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Fine and Greenwald Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.