The Sidney & Mildred Edelstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sidney & Mildred Edelstein Foundation is a private foundation in Boynton Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $884,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $739,000. 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$884,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$739,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $767,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $634,000 | 8 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $767,000 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $884,000 | 9 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Sidney & Mildred 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 Sidney & Mildred Edelstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $871,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew University | An unrestricted grant to further the organizations exempt purpose | $739,000 |
| American Committee for Shenkar College | An unrestricted grant to further the organizations exempt purpose | $105,000 |
| Friends of the Port Washington Public Library Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the organizations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance & Education | An unrestricted grant to further the organizations exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | An unrestricted grant to further the organizations exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Lifetown Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the organizations exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Make Schools Safe Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the organizations exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Daniels Music Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the organizations exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Soup Kitchen Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the organizations exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Finkelstein Co Berkowitz Li
- Roy Jacobs
- Jeffrey Grossman
- Karen Sloan
Questions people ask
Does The Sidney & Mildred Edelstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sidney & Mildred Edelstein Foundation give?
$884,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Sidney & Mildred Edelstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Finkelstein Co Berkowitz Li (Director), Roy Jacobs (Director), Jeffrey Grossman (Director) and Karen Sloan (Director).
What does The Sidney & Mildred Edelstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.