Wendy and Douglas Topkis Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wendy and Douglas Topkis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $133,933 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $3,044 and the largest $50,150. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$133,933
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$3,044
- Largest grant$50,150
- Assets$153,514
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,775 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 | $3,470 | 4 | $98,435 |
| 2024 | $110,775 | 23 | $135,540 |
| 2025 | $133,933 | 23 | $153,514 |
How to apply
Wendy and Douglas Topkis 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 Wendy and Douglas Topkis Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | $92,115 |
| New York | 6 | $18,642 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $5,860 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $5,720 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $711 |
| Arizona | 1 | $525 |
| Michigan | 1 | $360 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of PB | General support grant | $50,150 |
| The Society of Four Arts | General support grant | $12,800 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | General support grant | $11,515 |
| The Innovate | General support grant | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom (Afmda) | General support grant | $7,200 |
| How Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper | General support grant | $5,650 |
| Dartmouth College | General support grant | $5,000 |
| Raymond Kravis Center for Performing Arts | General support grant | $5,000 |
| Riverdale Country School | General support grant | $5,000 |
| Promise Fund of Florida | General support grant | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General support grant | $3,500 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | General support grant | $3,044 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | General support grant | $2,588 |
| Lehigh University | General support grant | $2,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | General support grant | $2,000 |
| Chabad at Dartmouth | General support grant | $720 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support grant | $560 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General support grant | $525 |
| Devils Youth Fdn | General support grant | $500 |
| Tamid Group | General support grant | $360 |
| Chop | General support grant | $360 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) | General support grant | $250 |
| Longport Fire Department's American Mile | General support grant | $211 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Topkis
Questions people ask
Does Wendy and Douglas Topkis Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wendy and Douglas Topkis Charitable Foundation give?
$133,933 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $3,044.
Who runs Wendy and Douglas Topkis Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wendy Topkis (Trustee).
What does Wendy and Douglas Topkis Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.