Lionel Feinstein Memorial Fund
Preselected recipients only
Lionel Feinstein Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,929 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $670 and the largest $7,047. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$52,929
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$670
- Largest grant$7,047
- Assets$79,417
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $22,382 the year before.
83% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22,382 | 16 | $31,165 |
| 2024 | $52,929 | 47 | $79,417 |
How to apply
Lionel Feinstein Memorial Fund 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 Lionel Feinstein Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $21,725 |
| Florida | 9 | $12,070 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $7,300 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $2,771 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,669 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $515 |
| Iowa | 1 | $508 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chrohns & Colitis Foundation | Medical research | $7,047 |
| Breakthrough T1D Formerly JDRF | fund research for T1 Diabetes | $3,020 |
| Compassionate Burials for Indigent Babies (CBIB) | provide burial services for indigent parents | $3,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Provide funds for the needy in Israel | $2,300 |
| American Heart Association | Fund medical research | $2,069 |
| Jafco Children's Village | Provide care, safety, & support to children & their families within the Jewish community | $2,060 |
| FAU Foundation | Financial assistance to students in need | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Support Israel | $2,000 |
| Beth Amicon | Religious education | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | sponsor partchipants in Special Olympics | $1,640 |
| Blood Cancer United | Provide medical care for those with blood cancers | $1,550 |
| Penn State University | EducationCollege educationCollege education | $1,545 |
| Temple Sholom | Religious educationReligious education | $1,544 |
| Make-a-Wish America | provide funds to grant wishes to critically & terminally ill people | $1,380 |
| Colel Chabad Charities | provide funds for Israel's needy families & the elderly | $1,180 |
| Ort America | Education | $1,036 |
| Meals on Wheels | Provide meals to the elderly & the needy | $1,035 |
| Beth David | Religious education | $1,031 |
| Jameson Humane Society | Donation for animal shelters | $1,000 |
| Strive Internationl | Overcoming barriers to employment | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | End hunger | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Provide resources & assistance to transtion from military to civilian life | $765 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation | Raise funds for Boys Town Jerusalem's growth, scholarships & maintenance. | $700 |
| Parkinson Foundation | Fund medical research | $670 |
| Whole Planet Foundation | Provide food & provide access to essential resources to improve nutrition & create opportunites for financial stability in local and global communites | $600 |
| Unicef USA | Childhood hunger | $523 |
| Tails and Tails | Donation to animal shelter | $520 |
| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation | Fund AIDS research to eradicate AIDS in children | $516 |
| Planned Parenthood | Fund women's medical care | $516 |
| American Friends of Natal | Provide funds to help those dealing with trauma | $515 |
| The Nature Conservatory | Provide environmental education | $515 |
| Charity Navigator | Evaluate Charitable Organization | $508 |
| Philadelphia VIP | Provide legal services to poor & homeless people | $500 |
| Alzheimer Association | fund Alzheimer's research | $500 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Fund performing arts | $500 |
| Adath Israel Synagogue | Religious education | $500 |
| Pennsylvania SPCA | feed & care for animals | $500 |
| Family Promise | Help homeless families | $500 |
| Lambda Legal | Provide legal services to indigent & homeless people | $500 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Fund programs to protect wildlife, land, & vulnerable communities | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman Feinstein
- Robin Briggs
Questions people ask
Does Lionel Feinstein Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lionel Feinstein Memorial Fund give?
$52,929 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $670.
Who runs Lionel Feinstein Memorial Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Norman Feinstein (President/treasurer) and Robin Briggs (Secretary).
What does Lionel Feinstein Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.