Arthur And Amelia Finkle Private
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, including animal welfare, education, health care, and community services. Its mission encompasses providing financial resources for children with birth defects, supporting educational initiatives, and addressing food insecurity in South Florida. The foundation also emphasizes the importance of civil liberties, environmental conservation, and assistance for vulnerable populations, including women and children in need. Through its funding, it aims to enhance the quality of life and promote social justice within the community.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-size nonprofit, especially in South Florida, running programs in animal welfare, education, health, food security, conservation, youth services, or Jewish community initiatives that can make effective use of modest, one-time grants.
Good Fit
- • Programs located in Florida or serving South Florida communities.
- • Needs aligned with animal welfare, children's health, hunger relief, education, conservation, or Jewish community services.
- • Acceptance of modest grant sizes (typical grants under $5,000).
- • Local reputation or relationships that could lead to being invited or preselected.
Geography
Grants appear multi‑state in the latest year (recipients in seven states), but the portfolio is strongly concentrated in Florida where roughly 83% of dollars went in 2024, indicating a primarily state/regional focus.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct independent organizations (26 recipients in 2024, with similar counts in prior years), supporting a wide range of causes despite some dollar concentration among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists—about half of 2024 grantees were new—showing the foundation does add unfamiliar organizations, but it publicly declares grants are by preselection only and offers no public application route, so entry likelihood is plausible but not guaranteed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
