Eidelman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eidelman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $448,384 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,030 and the largest $130,000. 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$448,384
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,030
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $532,100 the year before.
12% of its 2025 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 | $394,869 | 37 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $532,100 | 33 | $9.9 million |
| 2025 | $448,384 | 39 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
Eidelman 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 Eidelman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Missouri. It also paid $18,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 24 | $289,538 |
| New York | 5 | $122,351 |
| California | 3 | $9,502 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $130,000 |
| Jewish Natl Fund | Charitable contribution | $70,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $60,005 |
| Friends of the Idf | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $18,000 |
| Temple Israel | Charitable contribution | $13,683 |
| STL Holocaust Museum | Charitable contribution | $12,600 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Alliance Francaise | Charitable contribution | $11,276 |
| Show Me Institute | Charitable contribution | $11,090 |
| Laumeier | Charitable contribution | $11,000 |
| Social Ventures Partners | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $9,500 |
| Compassion for the Family | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| University of Mo Law School | Charitable contribution | $5,400 |
| Temple Emanuel | Charitable contribution | $2,250 |
| STLCC Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1,600 |
| Adl | Charitable contribution | $1,350 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1,030 |
| Contemporary Art Museum | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Fund for American Studies | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Muny | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Jccstl | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Mirowitz Jewish Day School | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Stray Dog Theatre | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Act Blue in Missouri | Charitable contribution | $1 |
| Afmda | Charitable contribution | $1 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1 |
| Eliot Society | Charitable contribution | $1 |
| Families of the Dump | Charitable contribution | $1 |
| Natl Foundation for Cancer | Charitable contribution | $1 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1 |
| The Womens Safehouse | Charitable contribution | $1 |
| United Hatzalah | Charitable contribution | $1 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $1 |
Officers and trustees
- David R Eidelman
- Rachel R Eidelman
Questions people ask
Does Eidelman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eidelman Family Foundation give?
$448,384 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,030.
Who runs Eidelman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David R Eidelman (President) and Rachel R Eidelman (Vice President).
What does Eidelman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.