The Margaret Finkel Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Walton Beach, Florida · EIN 58-2617575 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$244K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$5,800
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,055 and $15,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabad of the Emerald Coast | Destin, FL | General operations | $150,420 |
| All Sports Association | Ft Walton Beach, FL | General operations | $43,200 |
| Silver Sands School | Fort Walton Beach, FL | General operations | $15,000 |
| Nitro Elemntary School | Nitro, WV | General operations | $10,000 |
| Pensacola Chabad | Pensacola, FL | General operations | $10,000 |
| Emerald Coast Fire Department | Santa Rosa, FL | General operations | $5,800 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Elks Foundation | Fort Walton Beach, FL | General operations | $3,055 |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Fort Walton Beach, FL | General operations | $1,000 |
| Faithcoast | Destin, FL | General operations | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $243,675 | 10 |
| 2024 | $211,508 | 12 |
| 2023 | $182,453 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601519349100100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2617575
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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