Private foundation · EIN 45-4230416 · Miami, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Irwin Saks Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $139K total, median $16K. 50% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$139K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in FL
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kollel Zichron Michel of Nmb CharityMiami Beach, FLCharity$35K
Various Non-For-Profit Organization CharityMiami, FLCharity$29K
Yeshiva Mir Yerushalayim CharityBrookly, NYCharity$27K
Ahavas Torah Congregation CharityMiami Beach, FLCharity$20K
Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov CharityChicago, ILCharity$12K
Agudath Israel of Illinois CharityChicago, ILCharity$6,000
Rebbe Appreciation Fund CharityNorth Miami Beach, FLCharity$5,000
Heichal Hatorah CharityTeaneck, NJCharity$5,000

By state: Florida 4 · New York 1 · Illinois 2 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Irwin Saks Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Miami, Florida, administered in care of Jack Levine, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Irwin Saks Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Irwin Saks Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $139K across 8 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Irwin Saks Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Florida (4 grants), New York (1 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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