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The Herbert and Lorraine Podell Foundation U/A/Dtd 12/12/94

Preselected recipients only Palm Beach, Florida · EIN 133798538

The Herbert and Lorraine Podell Foundation U/A/Dtd 12/12/94 is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,800 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 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.

Giving in 2025 was down from $38,700 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$54,6006$400,280
2024$38,70011$519,912
2025$29,8003$462,000

How to apply

The Herbert and Lorraine Podell Foundation U/A/Dtd 12/12/94 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Herbert and Lorraine Podell Foundation U/A/Dtd 12/12/94 funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$28,000
Florida1$1,800

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Afmda
New York, NY
Unrestricted grant$25,000
East Hampton Library
East Hampton, NY
Unrestricted grant$3,000
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach, FL
Unrestricted grant$1,800

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Herbert and Lorraine Podell Foundation U/A/Dtd 12/12/94 accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Herbert and Lorraine Podell Foundation U/A/Dtd 12/12/94 give?

$29,800 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs The Herbert and Lorraine Podell Foundation U/A/Dtd 12/12/94?

Its 2025 filing lists Lorraine Podell (Director).

What does The Herbert and Lorraine Podell Foundation U/A/Dtd 12/12/94 fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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