Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $362,873 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $3,300 and the largest $65,000. 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$362,873
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$3,300
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $209,463 the year before.
33% 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 | $209,463 | 34 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $362,873 | 36 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Gerard and Ruth Daniel 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 Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $104,353 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $93,070 |
| Texas | 1 | $65,000 |
| New York | 5 | $35,800 |
| Maryland | 2 | $31,800 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,850 |
| Georgia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $4,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Change | Support the organization's mission to be a catalyst for empowering communities | $65,000 |
| Focus for Democracy | Support the organization's mission to independently evaluate nonpartisan voter participation work | $65,000 |
| Notley Impact | Support the Freedom 2 Vote intiative | $65,000 |
| Friends of the Daniel Centers | Help to build religious pluralism in Israel | $30,000 |
| Hebrew Union College | Support of annual fund for HUC-JIR | $25,000 |
| JFCS of SF Marin | Support the mission to strengthen individuals, families and community across the Bay Area | $20,000 |
| Temple Sinai | Support of the synagogue in DC | $9,000 |
| Ct College | Unrestricted Contribution | $8,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Support the organization's mission to help resolve conflicts between Israel and its Arabic neighbors | $5,670 |
| Friends of the IMPJ | Support the campaign to open the possibilities for liberal Jewish practice in Israel | $5,000 |
| Ritter Center | Support the organization's mission to prevent homelessness | $5,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | Support of reform Jewish synagogues in the US and Canada | $5,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Support the organization's mission of working to recover, celebrate, and regenerate Yiddish and modern Jewish literature and culture. | $5,000 |
| Ceche - The National Food Museum | Support the organization's mission efforts toward promoting critical thinking about food's impact on health and the environment | $4,800 |
| Rodef Sholom | Support a synagogue in San Rafael CA | $4,353 |
| Crisis Intervention | Support the organizations' mission to connectandempowertheir community | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Support women's health | $4,000 |
| Center for Creative Change (Moment Magazine) | Support the mission to fund innovative education leading to positive cultural change | $3,600 |
| American Friends of the Israel Democracy Institute Inc | Support the organization's mission of strengthening Israel's democracy | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | support organizations mission to provide a safe environment where kids can learn, play, and grow | $3,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | Support the organization's mission efforts toward diversity, inclusivity, and ultimately equity. | $3,000 |
| MCFNorth Tahoe | Support the mission to generate resources to build a more caring, creative, and effective community | $2,000 |
| VNA Foundation | Supporting charitable patient care, non-reimbursed services and program needs of the VNA of the Treasure Coast. | $2,000 |
| YMCA | Support critical programs and services for people who need them. | $2,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | Support the synagogue in Framingham MA | $1,850 |
| Jewish Federation of DC | Support Judaism in greater Washington DC | $1,800 |
| World Union for Progressive Judaism | Support the organization's mission in progressive Judaism | $1,800 |
| AbortionFundsorg | Support the organization's mission to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist Committee | Support organizations mission to provide aid to vulnerable Jews | $1,000 |
| Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women | Support the mission is to stop violence against Native women and children by advocating for social change in tribal communities. | $1,000 |
| Hand in Hand | Support the mission to build social cohesion in Israel | $1,000 |
| NARAL - Pro-Choice Amr Found | Support women's health | $1,000 |
| Nevada County Citizens for Choice | Support women's health | $1,000 |
| The Speedy Foundation | support the organization's mission to prevent suicide | $1,000 |
| Truckee Trails Foundation | Support the missiont o improve the physical, social, and environmental health of the citizens in and around Truckee CA | $1,000 |
| TRWC (TRUCKEE RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL)San Jose | Support the missionto make the watershed more resilient, sustainable, and alive | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Miriam Daniel
- Ralph Daniel
- Laurence Wolff
- Deborah Daniel
Questions people ask
Does Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc give?
$362,873 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $3,300.
Who runs Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Miriam Daniel (President), Ralph Daniel (Vice-President), Laurence Wolff (Board Member) and Deborah Daniel (Board Member).
What does Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.