David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman
David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman is a private foundation based in Dedham, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including religious, educational, health, and community organizations.
David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman at a glance
In short: David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman gave $75K across 57 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,521
- +34.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 57
- -19.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,307
- +66.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $1,005,309
- +6.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (17 of 57, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman
- How to Apply
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The filing names David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman as contacts. It states that no specific forms or enclosures are required and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: David J Feldman Sydney E Feldman
Mailing address: 47 Village Avenue Unit 207, Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: (781) 329-0319
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Beth Shalom ($35K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
353 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 352 grants of 353 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 8% to recipients in Pennsylvania. The filing also reports shares for Virginia (1%), New York (1%), and Illinois (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 57 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $201; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $100K (2022). In 2025 it made 57 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Shalom Needham, MA | GIFT | $35,463 |
| Cambridge School of Weston Weston, MA | GIFT | $8,250 |
| National Braille Press Boston, MA | GIFT | $6,000 |
| Eastern University St Davids, PA | GIFT | $5,967 |
| Temple Shir Tikva Wayland, MA | GIFT | $2,897 |
| 2 Life Communities Brighton, MA | GIFT | $2,500 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | GIFT | $2,000 |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | GIFT | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army Dorchester, MA | GIFT | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | GIFT | $550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,005,309 | $164,441 | $102,911 | $74,521 | 57 | $74,521 | $76,051 | $66,132 |
| 2024 | $943,779 | $151,151 | $76,188 | $55,631 | 71 | $55,631 | $65,775 | $58,604 |
| 2023 | $868,816 | $56,508 | $87,376 | $73,644 | 71 | $73,644 | $12,563 | $52,626 |
| 2022 | $899,094 | $79,941 | $121,995 | $100,437 | 67 | $100,437 | $9,639 | $53,915 |
| 2021 | $941,791 | $294,009 | $70,109 | $57,661 | 87 | $57,661 | $221,729 | $54,129 |
| 2020 | $716,120 | $88,379 | $70,328 | $54,090 | 80 | — | $12,121 | $47,481 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, National Braille Press says its purpose is to promote blind children’s literacy through Braille and provide blind people access to information; it received $6,000 in 2025. Eastern University, which received $5,967, describes itself as a diverse, Christ-centered community preparing graduates to make an impact through faith, reason, and justice.
Other 2025 recipients include The Rivers School Corporation, a college preparatory day school; Needham Community Council, which supports people with unmet health, educational, or social needs; and Winter Walk, which raises awareness and funds to end homelessness. They received $250, $200, and $200, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 57 grants totaling $74,521. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $35,463, with a median of $200. Its largest reported grants included $35,463 to Temple Beth Shalom, $8,250 to Cambridge School of Weston, $6,000 to National Braille Press, and $5,967 to Eastern University. Other grants included $2,897 to Temple Shir Tikva, $2,500 to 2 Life Communities, and $2,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman are listed as trustees on the 2025 filing.
David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman's only listed officer is David J. Feldman Sydney E. Feldman, Trustees on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
David J. Feldman Sydney E. Feldman
Trustees
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman
How much does David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman give each year?
David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman gave $75K across 57 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 71 grants.
What is David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman's typical grant size?
David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $1,307, across 57 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman that year got $201 on average.
Where does David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman give grants?
David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman gives mostly in Massachusetts: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (11 grants), Needham, MA (5 grants), Weston, MA (3 grants) and Dorchester, MA (3 grants).
Does David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 57 grants with a stated purpose on David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (57 grants).
Who are David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman's largest grantees?
David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Beth Shalom ($35,463), Cambridge School of Weston ($8,250) and National Braille Press ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman?
David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, National Braille Press says its purpose is to promote blind children’s literacy through Braille and provide blind people access to information; it received $6,000 in 2025. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman?
The filing names David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman as contacts. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman's EIN?
David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2378773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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