Edith & Michael Gelfand Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach, Florida · EIN 52-1657515 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$79K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$667K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,360.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $10,000 |
| New Synagogue of Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $5,400 |
| Beis Midrash of Queens | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $5,000 |
| Boca Raton Kollel | Boca Raton, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $5,000 |
| Alef Bet Montessori School | Rockville, MD | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Shalva | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $3,600 |
| Chai Lifeline | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $3,600 |
| Gardens Jewish Experience | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $3,600 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | Warringon, PA | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $3,600 |
| Endowment for Middle East Truth | Washington, DC | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $2,500 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc | Palm Beach, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $2,500 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $2,360 |
| Ah Bielski Foundation Inc | Palm Beach, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,800 |
| Clarion Project | Richardson, TX | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,800 |
| Friends of Egoz Inc | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,800 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,800 |
| Imagination Productions | Sunrise, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,800 |
| Shifra | Silver Spring, MD | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,800 |
| Tzohar Israel Foundation | Woodmere, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,800 |
| The Lord's Place | West Palm Beach, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,250 |
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,000 |
| Keren O Inc | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Cultural Innovation Center | Palm Beach, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,000 |
| Trustbridge Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $1,000 |
| Camera | Boston, MA | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $860 |
| Bina Stroke and Brain Injury Assistance | Brooklyn, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $720 |
| Thank Israeli Soldiers | Washington, DC | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $720 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $500 |
| American Friends-Israel Museum | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $500 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $500 |
| Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach | Boca Raton, FL | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $500 |
| Ohr Torah Stone | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $500 |
| Pkd Foundation | Kansas City, MO | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $500 |
| The Ciesla Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $500 |
| Zaka Tel Aviv | Jackson Township, NJ | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $500 |
| American Friends of Hospice of the Upper Galilee | Providence, RI | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $360 |
| American Friends of Nishmat | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $360 |
| Amit | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $360 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $360 |
| Feed Israel | Brooklyn, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $360 |
| Israel Children's Cancer Foundation | Lawrence, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $360 |
| Kesher Israel Congregation | Washington, DC | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $360 |
| Met Council | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $360 |
| World Jewish Congress (American Section) | New York, NY | To fund organization's program - undesignated. | $360 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,150 | 46 |
| 2023 | $137,060 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630309349100413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1657515
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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