The Feinross Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Feinross Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$124,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $128,250 the year before.
14% 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 | $100,350 | 23 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $128,250 | 25 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $124,500 | 20 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The Feinross 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 Feinross Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $102,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ajc Global Jewish Advocacy | Religious, community and educational | $35,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | Religious, community and educational | $20,000 |
| Ajc Global Jewish Advocacy | Religious, community and educational | $15,000 |
| University of Massachusetts | Religious, community and educational | $15,000 |
| Cornell University | University education programs | $10,000 |
| Ajc Global Jewish Advocacy | Religious, community and educational | $5,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | Religious, community and educational | $5,000 |
| University of Massachusetts | Religious, community and educational | $5,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Religious, community and educational | $2,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Religious, community and educational | $2,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Fight hate crime | $2,000 |
| Byram Hills Education Foundation | Extend educational opportunities | $1,500 |
| Boca Jewish Int'l Film Festival | Support jewish/israeli culture | $1,500 |
| Friends of Idf | Heatth well-being and education of i | $1,000 |
| The Forward | Religious, community and educational | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Extend educational opportunities | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Fight hate crime | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Law School | Law school programs | $500 |
| Project Renewal Inc | Religious, community and educational | $500 |
| Student Advocacy | Advocate for student rights | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Fein Ross
- Sander B Ross
- Melissa F Ross
- Lindsey Ross Neimand
- Hillary Ross Posternak
Questions people ask
Does The Feinross Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Feinross Family Foundation give?
$124,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Feinross Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Fein Ross (President), Sander B Ross (Treasurer), Melissa F Ross (Director) and Lindsey Ross Neimand (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Feinross Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.