The Nelson & Claudia Peltz Family Foundation focuses its philanthropy on a few high-impact areas, chiefly major healthcare institutions and Jewish communal and advocacy organizations, plus initiatives promoting economic opportunity. Grants are large and targeted, often made repeatedly to the same institutions, suggesting long-term partnerships with flagship nonprofits rather than broad small-dollar philanthropy. The foundation appears to favor established national institutions based in or active in New York and national Jewish causes.
Concentrated, high-value grants with repeat funding to a small set of national institutions; mix of healthcare capital/program support and Jewish communal/advocacy funding rather than many small or geographically diffuse gifts.
Notable grantees: New York Presbyterian, HSS Foundation (Hospital for Special Surgery foundation), Simon Wiesenthal Center, Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, American Jewish Committee
The Nelson & Claudia Peltz Family Foundation’s largest recent grants cluster around New York health care and Jewish communal institutions, with $600,000 to New York Presbyterian in 2025 and $499,094 to the American Jewish Committee in 2024. That pairing is characteristic of a funder that makes concentrated, high-dollar commitments rather than broad, dispersed support. The foundation repeatedly backs the same organizations over multiple years, including New York Presbyterian, Simon Wiesenthal Center, Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, Hss Foundation, Temple Shaaray Tefila, Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation. Those repeat awards suggest ongoing relationships with a relatively small set of established nonprofits. Its portfolio also reaches into specialized medicine, Jewish human rights and remembrance, and economic opportunity work. Several grants are for exempt activities, which is the label used in the recent grants list, and the overall pattern is national in scope while still tilting toward New York-based institutions and organizations with national reach.
Health care is a major theme. The foundation gave $340,000 in 2025 to Hss Foundation and $124,951 in 2024 to Columbia University, alongside six-figure support for New York Presbyterian across 2023 and 2025. Jewish communal and advocacy work is another clear area: it awarded $300,000 in both 2023 and 2024 to Simon Wiesenthal Center and $50,000 in 2023 to Uja Federation New York. Economic opportunity also appears through the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, which received $198,800 in 2023 and $200,000 in both 2024 and 2025. The foundation also supported Temple Shaaray Tefila with $150,000 in 2025, showing that its giving reaches faith-based community institutions as well as larger national nonprofits.
Typical grant size is mid-sized to large, with a p25 of $10,000, median of $25,000, and p75 of $54,167. The recent grants list shows repeated awards to the same recipients across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which points to continuing relationships rather than one-off gifts. Most grants are exempt activities, indicating a general support or purpose-driven grant format in the filings. The foundation makes national grants and does not fund individuals or program-related investments. Its pattern combines a handful of very large commitments with many grants at $50,000 or below.
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$30.9M
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$1.6M
Most grants fall between $10K and $54K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$54K
About 19% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Giving is national, and the recipient distribution is entirely in the United States. New York dominates the recent grants list, with multiple recipients in New York, NY, plus Bedford Corners, Utica, and Mt Kisco. Florida also appears through Coral Gables, Palm Beach, and Miami-area institutions, while other recipient locations include Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Memphis, Atlanta, Santa Monica, Pittsburgh, and Tucson?
Its recent grants center on major health care institutions, Jewish communal and advocacy organizations, and economic opportunity programs. Examples in the grants list include New York Presbyterian, American Jewish Committee, Simon Wiesenthal Center, and the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream.
Yes. The recent grants list shows multiple-year support for several recipients, including New York Presbyterian in 2023 and 2025, Simon Wiesenthal Center in 2023 and 2024, and the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $54,167 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger six-figure gifts, showing a mix of moderate and high-dollar awards.
New York is the top state by grant count. Recent recipients there include organizations in New York, NY, Bedford Corners, Utica, and Mt Kisco, while Florida recipients appear in Palm Beach and Coral Gables.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments, according to the profile data.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN | NEW YORK, NY | $400,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| COX SCIENCE CENTER & AQUARIUM | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $250,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| HSS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $220,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| MILKEN CENTER FOR ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAM | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| ST PATRICK CATHEDRAL LANDMARK FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| THE WRITING REVOLUTION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| YOGI'S HOUSE DBA EMMA KENNY FOUNDATION | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $35,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | CORAL GABLES, FL | $33,333 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING | HARTFORD, CT | $30,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| ROGOSIN INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| US 4 IDF INC | SANTA MONICA, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| TEMPLE SHAARAY TEFILA | BEDFORD CORNERS, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| THE JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| DOLPHINS CYCLING CHALLENGE INC | MIAMI GARDENS, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| FEED THE CHILDREN | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $10,563 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| BEDFORD RIDING LANES ASSOCIATION | BEDFORD CORNERS, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| INNER CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY | FAIRIELD, CT | $10,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| PALM BEACH JEWISH CENTERCHABAD HOUSE PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| JEWISH FEDERATION ON PALM BEACH | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $8,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FOUNDATION | PALM BEACH, FL | $4,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY | PALM BEACH, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN | NEW YORK, NY | $600,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| HSS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $340,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| MILKEN CENTER FOR ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAM | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| TEMPLE SHAARAY TEFILA | BEDFORD CORNERS, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| MOHAWK VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION | UTICA, NY | $125,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION | SANTA MONICA, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| GARDEN OF DREAMS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| ST PATRICK CATHEDRAL LANDMARK FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | CORAL GABLES, FL | $33,333 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| DOLPHINS CHALLENGE CANCER | MIAMI GARDENS, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| EMMA KENNY FOUNDATION | WOODLAND HILLS, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| LA'ARETZ | BROOKLYN, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| THE WRITING REVOLUTION | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| THE JEWISH MUSEUM | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| CORNELL INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| RADICAL HOPE | CONCORD, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| PHIL RAMONE ORCHESTRA FOR CHILDREN | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| ST EDWARD CHURCH | PALM BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| INNER CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| BIKE 4 CHAI | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FOUNDATION | PALM BEACH, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| UJA FEDERATION NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $499,094 | 2024 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
| SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $300,000 | 2024 | EXEMPT ACTIVITIES |
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN
$400,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
HSS FOUNDATION
$220,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
MILKEN CENTER FOR ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAM
$200,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
ST PATRICK CATHEDRAL LANDMARK FOUNDATION
$100,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
YOGI'S HOUSE DBA EMMA KENNY FOUNDATION
$35,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
US 4 IDF INC
$25,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
TEMPLE SHAARAY TEFILA
$25,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF PALM BEACH
$25,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
THE JEWISH LABOR COMMITTEE
$25,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
TUNNEL TO TOWERS
$10,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
BEDFORD RIDING LANES ASSOCIATION
$10,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
PALM BEACH JEWISH CENTERCHABAD HOUSE PALM BEACH
$10,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
JEWISH FEDERATION ON PALM BEACH
$8,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FOUNDATION
$4,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN
$600,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
HSS FOUNDATION
$340,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
MILKEN CENTER FOR ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAM
$200,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
TEMPLE SHAARAY TEFILA
$150,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
ST PATRICK CATHEDRAL LANDMARK FOUNDATION
$50,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
$50,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
EMMA KENNY FOUNDATION
$25,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
CORNELL INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
$10,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
PHIL RAMONE ORCHESTRA FOR CHILDREN
$10,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
ST EDWARD CHURCH
$10,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
BIKE 4 CHAI
$5,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$5,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FOUNDATION
$2,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES
SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER
$300,000EXEMPT ACTIVITIES