Fingerhut Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Fingerhut Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $345,200 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$345,200
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $365,450 the year before.
48% 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 | $365,450 | 36 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $345,200 | 49 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Beverly Deikel 1550 Utica Avenue South Suite 450, Minneapolis, MN 55416 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 545-3000 |
| What to submit | Letter of request, accompanied by audited financial statements, tax returns, or equivalent form indicating financial data. |
What Fingerhut Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 26 | $174,000 |
| New York | 14 | $123,200 |
| California | 4 | $29,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $13,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation Fund | General funding | $50,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation | General funding | $50,000 |
| UJA - Federation of Ny | General funding | $50,000 |
| Isra Aid Global Humanitarian Assistance | General funding and dominica aid | $22,500 |
| American Friends of Ogen Inc | General funding | $12,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowmenet Funds | Hamaniot/sunflowers | $12,500 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist Committee | General funding | $10,000 |
| Hillel Umn | General funding | $10,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | Wings program | $10,000 |
| MN Jewish Community Center | General funding | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowmenet Funds | Regrow israel - initivative by volcani international | $10,000 |
| Hadassah | General funding | $7,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowmenet Funds | Mifrasim | $7,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | General funding | $6,000 |
| Sholom Foundation | General funding and call system | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Leket | General funding | $5,000 |
| Colel Chabad Inc | General funding | $5,000 |
| Merona Leadership Foundation - Cyberwell | General funding | $5,000 |
| Nechama - Jewish Response to Disaster | General funding | $5,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowmenet Funds | Signal group | $3,500 |
| Acheive Twin Cities | General funding | $2,500 |
| Avenues for Homeless Youth | General funding | $2,500 |
| Avivo | General funding | $2,500 |
| Center for Peace Communications Inc | General funding | $2,500 |
| Food Group | General funding | $2,500 |
| Ica Food Shelf | General funding | $2,500 |
| Movefwd | General funding | $2,500 |
| Sojourner Project Inc | General funding | $2,500 |
| Southside Family Nurturing Center | General funding | $2,500 |
| Step | General funding | $2,500 |
| Vail Place | General funding | $2,500 |
| Walk-In Counseling Center | General funding | $2,500 |
| Washburn Center for Children | General funding | $2,500 |
| Heilicher Jewish Day School | General funding | $2,000 |
| Herzl Camp | General funding | $2,000 |
| Parkinson Foundation | General funding | $2,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Membership | $1,700 |
| Mazon-Jewish Response to Hunger | General funding | $1,000 |
| Soldiers 6 | General funding | $1,000 |
| American Middle East Press Association | General funding | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Fingerhut
- Beverly Deikel
- Amy Rosenblatt Lui
Questions people ask
Does Fingerhut Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fingerhut Family Foundation give?
$345,200 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Fingerhut Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald Fingerhut (President), Beverly Deikel (Vp/Sec/Treasurer) and Amy Rosenblatt Lui (Board Member).
What does Fingerhut Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and human services.