The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $126,600 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$126,600
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $121,180 the year before.
39% 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 | $121,180 | 16 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $126,600 | 18 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Gendal Family Charitable 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 Gendal Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $70,100 |
| New York | 8 | $49,600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,400 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Broward County | Love thy neighbor; broward house; mission united | $25,000 |
| B'nai Torah Congregation | Kol nidre pledge; discretionary fund | $11,800 |
| The Wisdom Circle | General use | $10,800 |
| Schwartzman Medical Ctr | Amc to rescue & cancer initative | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General use | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Hereditary colorectal - cancer family registry | $10,000 |
| Bethesda Hospital East Foundation | Nursing program | $7,500 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation | Encore campaign | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of South Florida | Friends of the family | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Fisher house @ west palm beach va medical center | $5,000 |
| Hadassah Women's Zoa Inc | The gendal family young research award | $5,000 |
| Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy | Keith gendal memorial fund | $5,000 |
| Mt Sinai School of Medicine | Faculity career development dept of radiology | $5,000 |
| The Pet Cottage | General use | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Jnf parsons water fund | $3,600 |
| Avava Institute of Environmental Studies | Israle ride | $1,400 |
| Reconstuctionist Synagogue of North Shore | General use | $1,000 |
| Christopher & Dana Reeves Foundation | General use | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Gendal
- Ellen Gendal
- Phyllis Gendal
Questions people ask
Does The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation give?
$126,600 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Gendal (Trustee), Ellen Gendal (Trustee) and Phyllis Gendal (Trustee).
What does The Gendal Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.