The Isdell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Isdell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chatham, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $52,500 and the largest $550,800. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$52,500
- Largest grant$550,800
- Assets$17.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.4 million the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $3.1 million | 17 | $20.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 19 | $18.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 18 | $17.5 million |
How to apply
The Isdell 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 The Isdell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 13 | $1.6 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 1 | $359,883 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $30,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pace Academy | General | $550,800 |
| Friends of South Georgia Island | General | $500,000 |
| American Friends of Birdlife International | General | $359,883 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History | General | $250,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | General | $200,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society | General | $150,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | General | $120,000 |
| Skyland Trails Atlanta | General | $100,000 |
| Georgia River Network | General | $60,000 |
| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International | General | $45,000 |
| Wildlife Media | General | $30,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General | $30,000 |
| Captain Planet Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of GA | General | $25,000 |
| Trees for Atlanta | General | $25,000 |
| University South Carolina | General | $20,000 |
| Path Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | General | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Anne Isdell
- Cara Anne Isdell Lee
- Pasquale Hamel
Questions people ask
Does The Isdell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Isdell Family Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $52,500.
Who runs The Isdell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela Anne Isdell (Trustee), Cara Anne Isdell Lee (Trustee) and Pasquale Hamel (Trustee).
What does The Isdell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and international.