Fieldman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fieldman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$90,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $90,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $82,500 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 12 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 12 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Fieldman 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.
What Fieldman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | $87,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation for Humanistic Judaism | Support educational programs | $30,000 |
| Gesher Human Services | Transportation fund | $25,000 |
| Michigan State University | Support educational programs | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan Rogel Cancer | Breast cancer research | $10,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Support arts education & public programming | $5,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Support training of dogs for the blind | $2,500 |
| Iishj | Support educational programs | $2,000 |
| Detroit Country Day Schools | Support educational programs | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse of Oakland County | Support transitional housing for homeless mothers/children | $1,000 |
| Society for Humanistic Judaism | Support educational programs | $1,000 |
| United Way for Southeastern Michiga | Support community programs | $1,000 |
| UNICEF | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine S Fieldman
- Erika Fieldman Sims
- Gina Radner Linden
Questions people ask
Does Fieldman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fieldman Family Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Fieldman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elaine S Fieldman (Pres / DIR), Erika Fieldman Sims (Secretary) and Gina Radner Linden (Treasurer).
What does Fieldman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.