David & Sylvia Teitelbaum Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
David & Sylvia Teitelbaum Fund Inc is a private foundation in Bearsville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,900 and the largest $3,500. 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$48,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,900
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,500 the year before.
15% 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 | $16,619 | 12 | $901,723 |
| 2024 | $44,500 | 22 | $969,198 |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 26 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
David & Sylvia Teitelbaum Fund 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 David & Sylvia Teitelbaum Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,800 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $44,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Issue Project Room | Support of the musical arts | $3,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Health care | $3,000 |
| Maverick Concerts | Support of the musical arts | $3,000 |
| Harvestworks | Support of the arts | $2,500 |
| Performing Arts of Woodstock | Support music arts | $2,500 |
| Roulette Intermedium | Support of the musical arts | $2,500 |
| Time & Space Limited | Support daily operations | $2,500 |
| Albany Symphony Orchestra | Support of the musical arts | $2,000 |
| Family of Woodstock | Support daily operations | $2,000 |
| Music Division of Ny Public Library | Support of the musical arts | $2,000 |
| Olive Free Library | Support of daily operations | $2,000 |
| Ulster County SPCA | Support daily operations | $2,000 |
| WMHT - FM | Support of educational instructional | $2,000 |
| Fondazione Archivio Luigi Non Archi | Preservation luigi nono archives | $1,800 |
| Lotus Music & Dance | Support of musical arts | $1,500 |
| Reservoir Food Pantry | Support daily operations | $1,500 |
| The Ashokan Center | Support daily operations | $1,500 |
| Upstate Films | Support daily operations | $1,500 |
| Woodstock Land Conservancy | Support daily operations | $1,500 |
| Woodstock Symphony Orchestra | Support of the musical arts | $1,200 |
| Birds of A Feather Media | Support daily operations | $1,000 |
| Endless Mountain Music Festival | Support music festival | $1,000 |
| Lampo in Chicago | Support daily operations | $1,000 |
| Music From Japan Inc | Support musical arts | $1,000 |
| New Genesis Theater | Support daily operations | $1,000 |
| Riverside Symphony | Support musical arts | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hiroko S Teitelbaum
- George Tsontakis
- David Behrman
- Robert Bielecki
Questions people ask
Does David & Sylvia Teitelbaum Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David & Sylvia Teitelbaum Fund Inc give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,900.
Who runs David & Sylvia Teitelbaum Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Hiroko S Teitelbaum (President), George Tsontakis (Secretary/Tr), David Behrman (Director) and Robert Bielecki (Director).
What does David & Sylvia Teitelbaum Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.