William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust is a private foundation in East Marion, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $956,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $956,300 | 19 | $22.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 27 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust 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 William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $888,000 |
| California | 2 | $38,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | To further the organization's charitable goals | $250,000 |
| Elih Foundation | To further the organization's charitable goals | $226,000 |
| Itrek (Formerly Israel & Co) | To further the organization's charitable goals | $110,000 |
| North Fork Arts Center Inc | To further the organization's charitable goals | $50,000 |
| Colel Chabad | To further the organization's charitable goals | $43,000 |
| Cast | To further the organization's charitable goals | $35,000 |
| Great American Flag Preservation Group | To further the organization's charitable goals | $30,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | To further the organization's charitable goals | $25,000 |
| City Harvest | To further the organization's charitable goals | $25,000 |
| East End Seaport Museum Foundation | To further the organization's charitable goals | $25,000 |
| Eldridge Street Project Inc | To further the organization's charitable goals | $25,000 |
| Greenport State Park | To further the organization's charitable goals | $25,000 |
| New York Public Library | To further the organization's charitable goals | $25,000 |
| Peconic Community School | To further the organization's charitable goals | $25,000 |
| Harbor Academy | To further the organization's charitable goals | $20,000 |
| University of Southern California | To further the organization's charitable goals | $20,000 |
| Menlo School | To further the organization's charitable goals | $18,000 |
| Salvation Army | To further the organization's charitable goals | $18,000 |
| Hias | To further the organization's charitable goals | $10,000 |
| Hillel | To further the organization's charitable goals | $10,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | To further the organization's charitable goals | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels America | To further the organization's charitable goals | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | To further the organization's charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Connecticut Burns Care Foundation | To further the organization's charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Dorot | To further the organization's charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | To further the organization's charitable goals | $5,000 |
| Part of the Solution | To further the organization's charitable goals | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth L Stein
- Nancy C Stein
- Emily C Sharko
- Peter C Stein
- Eric C Stein
Questions people ask
Does William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth L Stein (Manager), Nancy C Stein (Manager), Emily C Sharko (Co-Trustee) and Peter C Stein (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.