Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $188,611 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $30,000. 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$188,611
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $356,911 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $356,911 | 69 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $188,611 | 52 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private Foundation Inc 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 Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 37 | $121,360 |
| Maryland | 3 | $26,100 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $17,200 |
| New York | 3 | $2,625 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,100 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $126 |
| Maine | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Widowers Organization Inc | Charitable | $30,000 |
| American Visionary Art Museum | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative | Charitable | $25,000 |
| MV Youth | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Farm Based Education Association | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Coudert Institute | Charitable | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Martha's Vineyard | Charitable | $10,000 |
| MV Agricultural Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Transcendental Meditation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Featherstone | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hospice of MV | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Island Grown Initiative | Charitable | $2,500 |
| MV Community Services | Charitable | $2,500 |
| MV Hebrew Center | Charitable | $2,460 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | Charitable | $1,550 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Live Like Blaine Foundation | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Friends & Associates of Chillmark Tennis | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Up-Island Council on Aging | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lotus House | Charitable | $1,000 |
| MV Cerebral Palsy Camp Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Park School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chabad | Charitable | $550 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of MV | Charitable | $500 |
| Chilmark Volunteer Fireman's Assoc | Charitable | $500 |
| Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of Mvy Radio | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of the Chilmark Library | Charitable | $500 |
| Island Food Pantry | Charitable | $500 |
| MV Boys and Girls Club | Charitable | $500 |
| MV Chamber Music Society | Charitable | $500 |
| The Yard | Charitable | $500 |
| Vineyard Conservation Society | Charitable | $500 |
| Vineyard House | Charitable | $500 |
| Wcaiwnan | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of Family Planning | Charitable | $250 |
| Library Friends of Oak Bluffs Inc | Charitable | $250 |
| Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center | Charitable | $250 |
| MV Cancer Support Group Inc | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Dene E Feldman
- Leigh E Feldman
- Samuel M Feldman
- Gretchen Feldman
Questions people ask
Does Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private Foundation Inc give?
$188,611 in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Dene E Feldman (Vp-Treasurer), Leigh E Feldman (Vp-Secretary), Samuel M Feldman (President) and Gretchen Feldman (Honorary Chairperson).
What does Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.