The Edlow Family Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Edlow Family Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $280,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$280,000
- Assets$33.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.7 million | 46 | $31.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 53 | $33.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 51 | $33.3 million |
How to apply
The Edlow Family 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 The Edlow Family Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $1.1 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $51,000 |
| California | 14 | $44,470 |
| Maryland | 6 | $27,235 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $22,600 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers CollegeColumbia University | To assist with teaching programs being developed | $280,000 |
| New York Historical | To help it accomplish its mission. | $255,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | To help it achieve its stated mission. | $150,700 |
| The American Numismatic Society | To help it in furtherance of its stated mission. | $110,000 |
| Columbia University Irving Medical | To assist it with accomplishing its stated mission | $65,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | To fund an endowment to help pay the tuition of medical school students. | $51,000 |
| The Population Council | To help it accomplish the organizations stated mission. | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City | To help it achieve its stated mission. | $26,000 |
| Neuropsychoanalysis Foundation | To assist it in achieving its stated mission. | $25,000 |
| NY Psychoanalytic Society Institute | In furtherance of its stated mission. | $20,000 |
| Congregation Har Shalom | To help it achieve its stated religious mission. | $12,400 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | To help it achieve its stated mission. | $11,000 |
| American Skin Association | In furtherance of its stated mission. | $10,000 |
| Simmons University | In furtherance of its stated mission. | $10,000 |
| Individual | To enable it to achieve its stated mission. | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | To help in furtherance of its stated mission. | $10,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | To help it achieve its stated mission. | $10,000 |
| New York Public Radio | To assist them accomplish their stated mission. | $10,000 |
| Wnet Thirteen | To help them accomplish their stated mission. | $10,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | To help it achieve its stated mission. | $10,000 |
| Cambodian American Foundation | To help it accomplish its stated mission. | $10,000 |
| New Yorkers for Children | To help it accomplish its stated mission. | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Hebrew Congregation | To help them accomplish their stated mission. | $8,500 |
| Lincoln Center for Performing Arts | In furtherance of its stated mission. | $6,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim | To assist it in accomplishing its stated mission. | $5,500 |
| Downtown Women's Center | To help it accomplish its stated mission. | $5,000 |
| Friendly House | To help it achieve its stated mission. | $5,000 |
| Watts Community Core | To help it achieve its stated mission. | $5,000 |
| NY Abortion Access Fund | To help it accomplish its stated mission. | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Dept Foundation | To help it achieve its stated mission. | $5,000 |
| Congregation EmanuEl of New York | To help it accomplish its stated mission. | $4,300 |
| The Sage School | To help it achieve its stated mission in education. | $4,100 |
| American Red Cross | To assist with its stated mission. | $3,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | To help it accomplish its stated missions. | $3,000 |
| Pilgrim School | To assist it in accomplishing its stated mission. | $2,940 |
| Associated Jewish Charities | To help it accomplish its stated mission. | $2,575 |
| St Joseph's Center | To help it achieve its stated mission. | $2,500 |
| WhitmanWalker Foundation | To assist it accomplish its stated mission. | $2,000 |
| David Lunch Foundation | To assist with its stated mission. | $1,500 |
| Walters Art Museum | To enable it accomplish its stated mission. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Edlow
- Kenneth L Edlow
- Elizabeth Fielding Edlow
- Brian L Edlow
- Donald W Edlow
Questions people ask
Does The Edlow Family Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Edlow Family Fund Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Edlow Family Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Edlow (President/Secretary), Kenneth L Edlow (V.P./Treasurer), Elizabeth Fielding Edlow (Director) and Brian L Edlow (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Edlow Family Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.