The Moses Feldman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Moses Feldman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $515,000. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$515,000
- Assets$59.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.8 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 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 | $2.8 million | 45 | $57.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 42 | $59.0 million |
How to apply
The Moses Feldman Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Moses Feldman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $730,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $550,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $460,000 |
| California | 3 | $220,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $195,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $90,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | The moses and susan feldman philanthropic fund | $515,000 |
| Earthjustice | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Protect Democracy | General operating support | $110,000 |
| National Caucus of Environmental Legislators | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General operating support | $95,000 |
| Clean Energy Works | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Environmental Investigation Agency | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General operating support for shaharit | $85,000 |
| Activate Global Inc | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Brandeis University | Scholarships and practicum stipends | $70,000 |
| Madre | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Fuente Latina Inc | General operating support | $60,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General operating support for impact-se | $60,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Science communicator position | $50,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | United states and ukraine programs | $50,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Social venture fund | $50,000 |
| Seeds of Peace Inc | General operating support & gather fellowship | $50,000 |
| The World Union for Progressive Judaism LTD | Ukraine camps & seminars | $50,000 |
| The Sustainability Laboratory Inc | Project wadi attir | $45,000 |
| Community Partnership School | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Bank Street College of Education | Bank street school for children | $20,000 |
| Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces (Crops) | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Pacific Ridge School | General operating support | $20,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Bates College | General operating support | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Broadway Community Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cteen Upper West Side Inc | Unit 11741 | $10,000 |
| Edgemont School Foundation Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Weitzman school of design annual fund | $10,000 |
| 1636 Heritage Partnership Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| 92nd Street Y | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy of Westchester Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Moses Feldman
- Susan Feldman
- David Feldman
- Elizabeth Feldman
- Julie Feldman
Questions people ask
Does The Moses Feldman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Moses Feldman Family Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Moses Feldman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Moses Feldman (Trustee (Thru 09/11/2024)), Susan Feldman (Trustee (Thru 09/11/2024)), David Feldman (Trustee) and Elizabeth Feldman (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Moses Feldman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and international.