The Edelstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Edelstein Foundation is a private foundation in Carbondale, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,325 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $78,625. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$162,325
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$78,625
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,500 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,295 | 12 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $113,500 | 15 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $162,325 | 14 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
The Edelstein Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Edelstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $103,325 |
| California | 4 | $28,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Art Museum | Charitable - general support | $78,625 |
| Keep Memory Alive | Charitable - general support | $25,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | Charitable - general support | $10,100 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation | Charitable - general support | $10,000 |
| High Desert Test Sites | Charitable - general support | $8,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Charitable - general support | $5,000 |
| Desert X | Charitable - general support | $5,000 |
| English in Action | Charitable - general support | $5,000 |
| Sybarite Chamber Players LTD | Charitable - general support | $5,000 |
| The Desert Community Foundation | Charitable - general support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Charitable - general support | $2,600 |
| Aspen Wildfire | Charitable - general support | $1,000 |
| Celebrate the Beat | Charitable - general support | $1,000 |
| The Field | Charitable - general support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Leo Edelstein
- Marshall Eisenberg
Questions people ask
Does The Edelstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Edelstein Foundation give?
$162,325 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Edelstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Leo Edelstein (President) and Marshall Eisenberg (Secretary).
What does The Edelstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and community development.