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Private foundation · EIN 65-6043241

Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation

Bal Harbour, FL

Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Bal Harbour, FL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.79M in grants and contributions paid across 237 grants, with $43.9M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Mesvita of Greater Boston, Chabad Jewish Center and Fidelity Charitable.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Mesvita of Greater BostonBrighton, MAGeneral$200,000
Chabad Jewish CenterNeedham, MAGeneral$180,000
Fidelity CharitableCincinnati, OHGeneral$106,755
Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesBoston, MAGeneral$105,360
Gann Academy - New Jewish High SchoolWaltham, MAGeneral$100,000
Jewish Community Day SchoolWatertown, MAGeneral$75,000
Solomon Schechter Day SchoolNewton, MAGeneral$75,000
Shaloh HouseBrighton, MAGeneral$60,200
Temple EmanuelNewton, MAGeneral$55,521
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYGeneral$52,000
Hebrew CollegeNewton, MAGeneral$40,360
Machne IsraelBrooklyn, NYGeneral$26,000
CameraBoston, MAGeneral$22,700
Bais Yaakov of Boston IncBrighton, MAGeneral$22,600
Torah AcademyBrookline, MAGeneral$21,000
Rofeh InternationalBrookline, MAGeneral$20,360
Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home Foundation IncPeabody, MAGeneral$20,000
Jcc's of Greater BostonNewton, MAGeneral$20,000
Boston Jewish Film FestivalNewton, MAGeneral$19,300
Colel ChabadBrooklyn, NYGeneral$18,000
Yeshiva Torah VodaathBrooklyn, NYGeneral$17,000
Beth Menachem ChabadNewton, MAGeneral$16,180
Kollel of Greater Boston IncBrighton, MAGeneral$16,000
Hebrew Senior LifeBoston, MAGeneral$15,000
New England Hebrew AcademyBrookline, MAGeneral$15,000

The 25 largest of 237 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $1,786,283 in grants and contributions paid (237 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Mesvita of Greater Boston (MA), $200K, Chabad Jewish Center (MA), $180K, Fidelity Charitable (OH), $107K, Combined Jewish Philanthropies (MA), $105K and Gann Academy - New Jewish High School (MA), $100K.