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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 52-1657515

Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Palm Beach, FL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 46 grants and $79,150 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), 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

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $79,150

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $573,629

  • Tax year 2023

    $137,060

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $628,404

  • Tax year 2022

    $190,990

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $673,315

  • Tax year 2021

    $83,200

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $745,770

  • Tax year 2020

    $88,260

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $868,360

  • Tax year 2019

    $88,260

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $925,004

  • Tax year 2018

    $67,800

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $980,397

  • Tax year 2017

    $63,640

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $1,017,363

Grants paid in 2024

46 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm BCH, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $10,000
  2. New Synagogue of Palm BeachPalm Beach, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $5,400
  3. Beis Midrash of QueensNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $5,000
  4. Boca Raton KollelBoca Raton, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $5,000
  5. Alef Bet Montessori SchoolRockville, MD

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $3,600
  6. American Friends of ShalvaNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $3,600
  7. Chai LifelineNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $3,600
  8. Gardens Jewish ExperiencePalm BCH GDNS, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $3,600
  9. Israel Guide Dog Center for the BlindWarrington, PA

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $3,600
  10. Endowment for Middle East TruthSilver Spring, MD

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $2,500
  11. Town of Palm Beach United Way IncPalm Beach, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $2,500
  12. HadassahNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $2,360
  13. Ah Bielski Foundation IncPalm Beach, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,800
  14. Clarion ProjectRichardson, TX

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,800
  15. Friends of Egoz IncNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,800
  16. Friends of Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,800
  17. Imagination ProductionsSunrise, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,800
  18. ShifraSilver Spring, MD

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,800
  19. Tzohar Israel FoundationWoodmere, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,800
  20. The Lord's PlaceWest Palm BCH, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,250
  21. American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic OrchestraNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,000
  22. Keren O IncNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,000
  23. Palm Beach Cultural Innovation CenterPalm Beach, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,000
  24. Trustbridge IncLakewood Ranch, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $1,000
  25. CameraBoston, MA

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $860
  26. Bina Stroke and Brain Injury AssistanceBrooklyn, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $720
  27. Thank Israeli SoldiersWashington, DC

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $720
  28. American Friends of Alyn HospitalNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $500
  29. American Friends-Israel MuseumNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $500
  30. Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $500
  31. Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County IncWest Palm Beach, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $500
  32. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $500
  33. Hillel of Broward and Palm BeachBoca Raton, FL

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $500
  34. Ohr Torah StoneNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $500
  35. PKD FoundationKansas City, MO

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $500
  36. The Ciesla Foundation IncWashington, DC

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $500
  37. Zaka Tel AvivBrooklyn, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $500
  38. American Friends of Hospice of the Upper GalileeProvidence, RI

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $360
  39. American Friends of NishmatNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $360
  40. AmitNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $360
  41. Congregation Kehilath JeshurunNew York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $360
  42. Feed IsraelBrooklyn, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $360
  43. Israel Children's Cancer FoundationLawrence, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $360
  44. Kesher Israel CongregationWashington, DC

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $360
  45. Met CouncilBrooklyn, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $360
  46. World Jewish Congress (american Section)New York, NY

    To fund organization's program - undesignated.

    $360

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $15,52029% of the total
  2. Religion5 grants $12,56023% of the total
  3. Health3 grants $4,6809% of the total
  4. Human services2 grants $4,6009% of the total
  5. Arts and culture3 grants $3,8007% of the total
  6. Education1 grant $3,6007% of the total
  7. 5 other causes8 grants $9,21017% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida12 grants $34,350
  2. New York21 grants $27,200
  3. Maryland2 grants $5,400
  4. District of Columbia4 grants $4,080
  5. Pennsylvania1 grant $3,600
  6. Texas1 grant $1,800
  7. Massachusetts1 grant $860
  8. Georgia1 grant $500
  9. Missouri1 grant $500
  10. New Jersey1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Edith M GelfandPRES/SEC/TREAS/DIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Brian GelfandDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alison DiamondDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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