Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation

PURCHASE, NY EIN: 23-7007870

The Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1968 in New York. Based in Purchase, New York, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.1M

+1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$535K

+74.1% YoY

Grant Count

+54.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+13.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $630K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Community Health
Health and Medical initiatives
Health and Wellness

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in:

New York
Arizona
Massachusetts

Grant Distribution by State

New York $552K (37%)

Arizona $376K (25%)

Massachusetts $159K (10%)

Alaska $102K (7%)

Texas $90K (6%)

Virginia $60K (4%)

Washington $33K (2%)

California $26K (2%)

+12 more states

States

Alaska Alabama Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

AlexandriaAmagansettAmericusArlingtonAustinBeavertonBostonBrooklynCharlottesvilleChelseaChicagoDallasEast HamptonFort ThompsonGaitherburgGreen ValleyHollis HillsHope ValleyJuneauLong Island City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:

Total Assets: $5,073,261
Total Revenues: $775,897
Total Expenses: $687,794
Total Grants Paid: $534,594

Tax Status:

EIN: 23-7007870
Tax-exempt since March 1969
501(c)(3) organization

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,073,261	$4,986,408	$5,186,361
Revenue	$775,897	$238,017	$291,690
Expenses	$687,794	$432,534	$355,498
Qualifying Distributions	$534,594	$307,000	$240,996
Net Investment Income	$639,667	$117,919	$182,048
Distributable Amount	$629,846	$483,335	$462,824

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

226 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Humane Borders ($35,000), Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($20,000), Auschwitz Institute for the Prevent ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$15,000
HUMANE BORDERS TUSCON, AZ	CHARITABLE	$35,000
DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE BOSTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$20,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$10,000
AUSCHWITZ INSTITUTE FOR THE PREVENT NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$20,000
GATHERING FOR JUSTICE NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$2,000
CONGREGATION CHOFETZ CHAYIM TUCSON, AZ	CHARITABLE	$5,000
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES SEATTLE, WA	CHARITABLE	$10,000
TUCSON YWCA TUCSON, AZ	CHARITABLE	$5,000
FRIENDS OF PIMA ANIMAL CARE CENTER TUCSON, AZ	CHARITABLE	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key Personnel:

Martin Feinman, President (volunteer, no compensation listed)
Robert Feinman, Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
NICHOLAS FEINMAN	Director	—	—
MARTIN FEINMAN	President	—	—
ROBERT FEINMAN	Director	—	—

Contact Information

Mailing Address: C/O A Feinman 134 Lincoln Avenue Purchase, NY 10577 United States

Telephone: 212-230-2646

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education Health Religion Christianity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical initiatives • Health and Wellness

How do I apply for a grant from Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 25 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending November 2024) • Total giving: $534,594 (fiscal year 2024) • Typical award range: $500–$35,000 **Recent Grants (FY 2024):** • Humane Borders: $35,000 • Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities: $20,000 • Global Smile Foundation: $20,000 • Jewish Senior Life (among grantees)

Where does Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • New York • Arizona • Massachusetts

What size grants does Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation award?

In 2024, Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation awarded 74 grants totaling $535K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $630K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation's EIN?

Alfred and Harriet Feinman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7007870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.