Fertig Freedom Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fertig Freedom Foundation is a private foundation in Seaford, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$85,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $85,000 the year before.
6% 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 | $84,000 | 19 | $981,322 |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 19 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 18 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Fertig Freedom 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $35,000 |
| New York | 3 | $11,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MDS Society | Support | $10,000 |
| Friend to Friend Shop at Mt Zion UCSF | Support | $6,000 |
| K9S for Warriors | Support | $6,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Support | $6,000 |
| Benjamin Cancer Center | Support | $5,000 |
| Common Roots Farm | Support | $5,000 |
| Guitars Not Guns | Support | $5,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation Laava | Support | $5,000 |
| Running Strong for American Indian Youth | Support | $5,000 |
| Green Bronx Machine | Support | $4,000 |
| La Comida de California | Support | $4,000 |
| Last Prisoner Project | Support | $4,000 |
| Long Island Cares -Harry Chapin Food | Support | $4,000 |
| Music & Memory | Support | $4,000 |
| Project Nicu | Support | $4,000 |
| Do It for James Foundation | Support | $3,000 |
| New Ground | Support | $3,000 |
| Have Faith Haiti Mission | Support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Bamberger
- David R Fertig
- Theodora L Tindall
- Melissa Tindall
- Ravi Amarawnsa
- Attala Amarawnsa
- Laura Criscitelli
Questions people ask
Does Fertig Freedom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fertig Freedom Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Fertig Freedom Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jill Bamberger (President), David R Fertig (Trustee), Theodora L Tindall (Trustee) and Melissa Tindall (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.