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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 13-6207879

Gerard and Ruth Daniel Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Chevy Chase, MD. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 36 grants and $362,873 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $362,873

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $2,475,795
  • Tax year 2023

    $209,463

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $2,712,762
  • Tax year 2022

    $201,420

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $2,474,869
  • Tax year 2021

    $263,084

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $2,678,287
  • Tax year 2020

    $224,150

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $2,849,055
  • Tax year 2019

    $201,866

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $3,014,178
  • Tax year 2018

    $108,210

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $2,118,230

Grants paid in 2024

36 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Accelerate ChangeLos Angeles, CA

    Support the organization's mission to be a catalyst for empowering communities

    $65,000
  2. Focus for DemocracyWashington, DC

    Support the organization's mission to independently evaluate nonpartisan voter participation work

    $65,000
  3. Notley ImpactAustin, TX

    Support the Freedom 2 Vote intiative

    $65,000
  4. Friends of the Daniel CentersChevy Chase, MD

    Help to build religious pluralism in Israel

    $30,000
  5. Hebrew Union CollegeNew York, NY

    Support of annual fund for HUC-JIR

    $25,000
  6. JFCS of SF MarinSan Rafael, CA

    Support the mission to strengthen individuals, families and community across the Bay Area

    $20,000
  7. Temple SinaiWashington, DC

    Support of the synagogue in DC

    $9,000
  8. Ct CollegeNew London, CT

    Unrestricted Contribution

    $8,000
  9. J Street Education FundWashington, DC

    Support the organization's mission to help resolve conflicts between Israel and its Arabic neighbors

    $5,670
  10. Friends of the IMPJBevery Hills, CA

    Support the campaign to open the possibilities for liberal Jewish practice in Israel

    $5,000
  11. Ritter CenterSan Rafael, CA

    Support the organization's mission to prevent homelessness

    $5,000
  12. Union for Reform JudaismNew York, NY

    Support of reform Jewish synagogues in the US and Canada

    $5,000
  13. Yiddish Book CenterAmherst, MA

    Support the organization's mission of working to recover, celebrate, and regenerate Yiddish and modern Jewish literature and culture.

    $5,000
  14. Ceche - The National Food MuseumWashington, DC

    Support the organization's mission efforts toward promoting critical thinking about food's impact on health and the environment

    $4,800
  15. Rodef SholomSan Rafael, CA

    Support a synagogue in San Rafael CA

    $4,353
  16. Crisis InterventionIncline Village, NV

    Support the organizations' mission to connectandempowertheir community

    $4,000
  17. Planned ParenthoodWashington, DC

    Support women's health

    $4,000
  18. Center for Creative Change (Moment Magazine)Washington, DC

    Support the mission to fund innovative education leading to positive cultural change

    $3,600
  19. American Friends of the Israel Democracy Institute IncAtlanta, GA

    Support the organization's mission of strengthening Israel's democracy

    $3,000
  20. Boys and Girls ClubAtlanta, GA

    support organizations mission to provide a safe environment where kids can learn, play, and grow

    $3,000
  21. Capital Jewish MuseumManhattan, NY

    Support the organization's mission efforts toward diversity, inclusivity, and ultimately equity.

    $3,000
  22. MCFNorth TahoeAuburn, CA

    Support the mission to generate resources to build a more caring, creative, and effective community

    $2,000
  23. VNA FoundationVero Beach, FL

    Supporting charitable patient care, non-reimbursed services and program needs of the VNA of the Treasure Coast.

    $2,000
  24. YMCAChicago, IL

    Support critical programs and services for people who need them.

    $2,000
  25. Temple Beth AmFramingham, MA

    Support the synagogue in Framingham MA

    $1,850
  26. Jewish Federation of DCNorth Bethesda, MD

    Support Judaism in greater Washington DC

    $1,800
  27. World Union for Progressive JudaismNew York, NY

    Support the organization's mission in progressive Judaism

    $1,800
  28. AbortionFundsorgBeaverton, OR

    Support the organization's mission to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access

    $1,000
  29. American Jewish Joint Dist CommitteeNew York, NY

    Support organizations mission to provide aid to vulnerable Jews

    $1,000
  30. Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native WomenAlbuquerque, NM

    Support the mission is to stop violence against Native women and children by advocating for social change in tribal communities.

    $1,000
  31. Hand in HandPortland, OR

    Support the mission to build social cohesion in Israel

    $1,000
  32. NARAL - Pro-Choice Amr FoundWashington, DC

    Support women's health

    $1,000
  33. Nevada County Citizens for ChoiceGrass Valley, CA

    Support women's health

    $1,000
  34. The Speedy FoundationBoise, ID

    support the organization's mission to prevent suicide

    $1,000
  35. Truckee Trails FoundationTruckee, CA

    Support the missiont o improve the physical, social, and environmental health of the citizens in and around Truckee CA

    $1,000
  36. TRWC (TRUCKEE RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL)San JoseTruckee, CA

    Support the missionto make the watershed more resilient, sustainable, and alive

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services3 grants $71,00049% of the total
  2. Education1 grant $65,00045% of the total
  3. Religion1 grant $5,6704% of the total
  4. Environment1 grant $1,000<1% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $1,000<1% of the total
  6. Mental health1 grant $1,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California9 grants $104,353
  2. District of Columbia7 grants $93,070
  3. Texas1 grant $65,000
  4. New York5 grants $35,800
  5. Maryland2 grants $31,800
  6. Connecticut1 grant $8,000
  7. Massachusetts2 grants $6,850
  8. Georgia2 grants $6,000
  9. Nevada1 grant $4,000
  10. Florida1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Miriam DanielPresident Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ralph DanielVice-President Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laurence WolffBoard Member Hours 1Pay $0
  • Deborah DanielBoard Member Hours 1Pay $0

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