Edelman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edelman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$135,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $129,000 the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $129,000 | 37 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $135,000 | 43 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Edelman 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 Edelman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $55,700 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $17,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $8,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $6,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Global GSDI Project | Unrestriced Use of Donee | $20,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $10,000 |
| Individual | nrestricted Use of Donee | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unresricted Use of Donee | $8,500 |
| Little Guild of St Francis | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $7,500 |
| Blue Mountain Humane Society | Unrestricted use of Donee | $7,500 |
| MSKCC Dept of Neurology | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $5,000 |
| NYU Dept of Gastroenterology | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $5,000 |
| UNC Schl of Scial Wrk | Unrestriced Use of Donee | $5,000 |
| Razom | Unrestricted use of Donee | $5,000 |
| American Field Sevice | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $4,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $3,500 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine Dept of Neur | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $3,000 |
| Weill Cornell MedicineDept of Cardi | Unrestricted use of Donee | $3,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $2,500 |
| Non Human Rights Project | Unrestricted use of Donee | $2,500 |
| The Wild Bird Fund | Unrestricted use of Donee | $2,500 |
| Michael J Wolk Heart Foundation | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $2,000 |
| INSEAD Mgmt Education Foundation | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $2,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine Div of Geria | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $2,000 |
| NPR Network | Unrestricted use of Donee | $2,000 |
| Ukrainian Institute of America | Unrestricted use of Donee | $2,000 |
| Temple-Emanu-El of Westfield | Unrestricted use of Donee | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted use of Donee | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $1,800 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $1,500 |
| NY Public Library | Unretricted Use of Donee | $1,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Dept of Psychiatry | Unrestriced Use of Donee | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted use of Donee | $1,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Florida | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $1,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $700 |
| Carter Burden Network | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $500 |
| VNS Health | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $500 |
| Healthworks for Northern Virginia | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $500 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Unrestricted Use of Donee | $500 |
| Pan Mass for DF Cancer Inst | Unrestriced Use of Donee | $500 |
| Vienna Women's Center | Unrestricted use of Donee | $500 |
| Global Action forPeace Devel and Su | Unrestricted use of Donee | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne C Holbach
- David A Edelman
- Jonathan S Edelman
Questions people ask
Does Edelman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edelman Foundation give?
$135,000 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Edelman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anne C Holbach (Trustee), David A Edelman (Trustee) and Jonathan S Edelman (Trustee).
What does Edelman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.