Joseph Handleman I Believe in You Trust F/K/A Joseph Handleman Trust Foundation
Invitation OnlyKey Biscayne, Florida · EIN 65-6263328 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$9.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
95% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Cohaesus | Lisboa, SP | Program support | $943,290 |
| Terra Cohaesus | Lisboa, SP | Program support | $209,320 |
| The Jane Goodall Institute | Washington, DC | Program support | $50,000 |
| Beit El Baraka USA | Arlington, VA | Program support | $25,000 |
| I Am Womankind | Coconut Grove, FL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Refugee Garden Initiative | Saline, MI | Program support | $25,000 |
| Superyou Foundation | New York, NY | Program support | $25,000 |
| Witness Change | Atlanta, GA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Witness Change | Atlanta, GA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (Cacf) | New York, NY | Program support | $20,000 |
| American Friends of the Nancy Caroline Hospice of the Upper Galilee | Providence, RI | Program support | $20,000 |
| Apex for Youth | New York, NY | Program support | $20,000 |
| The Indigeneous Peoples Resilience Fund | Ottawa, CA | Program support | $20,000 |
| American Friends of the Nancy Caroline Hospice of the Upper Galilee | Providence, RI | Program support | $20,000 |
| Defense for Children Internationalchildren Connect Now (Via Myriad USA) | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $15,750 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | Program support | $15,000 |
| Women's E-Learning in Leadership | Fairfax, VA | Program support | $10,000 |
| American Indian Health & Family Services of Southeastern Mi Inc | Detroit, MI | Program support | $10,000 |
| New York Kurdish Cultural Center | Queens, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
| US Wild Horse & Burro Association | Jamesburg, NJ | Program support | $10,000 |
| The New York STEM Cell Foundation | New York, NY | Program support | $10,000 |
| Funny Farm Rescue | Mays Landing, NJ | Program support | $10,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Sphinx Organization | Detroit, MI | Program support | $9,000 |
| Sphinx Organization | Detroit, MI | Program support | $6,000 |
| Yury Gelman Foundation | New York, NY | Program support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,573,360 | 26 |
| 2024 | $387,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $440,230 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102094
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6263328
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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