Edelman Family Foundation
The Edelman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in New York, NY, established in March 2017. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a philanthropic entity focused on strategic grant distribution to advance specific social and policy priorities.
Key facts about Edelman Family Foundation
- EIN
- 37-6624335
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,907,577
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $13,907,577
- Median grant
- $13,907,577
- Total assets
- $74,876,099
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
How Edelman Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 265% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$74.9M
-12.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.9M
+34.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13.9M
+34.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edelman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation promotes individual liberty and opportunity, civic engagement, the rule of law, education, and scientific research. Its approach emphasizes effecting enduring positive change through coordinated efforts in research, public policy, political and economic systems, law, culture, and services.
Primary funding priorities include:
- Civil Liberties: Organizations protecting individual rights and freedoms
- Policy Research: Think tanks and advocacy organizations
- Education
- Human Services
- Scientific Research
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Organizations are selected by the foundation based on alignment with its mission and strategic priorities.
Grant Range
approximately $48,000 to $500,000
Average Grant
approximately $48,000 to $500,000
How to Apply
- Standard grants typically range from $100,000 to $500,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives nationally across the United States, with documented giving in major cities including New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Support extends to organizations in states including California, Texas, Virginia, and other regions throughout the country.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (Most Recent Data):
- Total Assets: $85.3 million (2023)
- Total Assets: $74.9 million (2024 filing)
- Annual Giving: $10-14 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Negative Revenue: -$204,000 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $11.2 million (2023)
Contact Information:
- Address: 1500 Broadway, 27th Floor, Suite FL, New York, NY 10036
- Phone: (212) 869-5900
- Tax ID (EIN): 37-6624335
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $74,876,099 | $85,325,789 | $96,654,912 |
| Revenue | $4,399,181 | $-204,339 | $2,963,154 |
| Expenses | $14,765,997 | $11,193,625 | $9,052,453 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $14,304,397 | $10,655,611 | $8,320,300 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,937,581 | $1,392,820 | $2,518,876 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,387,973 | $5,261,848 | $4,595,608 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include See Attached ($13,907,577).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEE ATTACHED See Attached, NY | General Purpose | $13,907,577 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Joseph Edelman: Founder, trustee (also founder and CEO of Perceptive Advisors, a biotech hedge fund managing over $8 billion)
- Susan H. Lebovitz-Edelman: Trustee
Both serve without compensation.
Edelman Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Edelman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan H. Lebovitz-Edelman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Edelman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation promotes individual liberty and opportunity, civic engagement, the rule of law, education, and scientific research. Its approach emphasizes effecting enduring positive change through coordinated efforts in research, public policy, political and economic systems, law, culture, and services. Primary funding priorities include: • Civil Liberties: Organizations protecting individual rights and freedoms • Policy Research: Think tanks and advocacy organizations • Education • Human Serv…
How do I apply for a grant from Edelman Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Edelman Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds initiatives nationally across the United States, with documented giving in major cities including New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Support extends to organizations in states including California, Texas, Virginia, and other regions throughout the country.
What size grants does Edelman Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Edelman Family Foundation awarded 1 grant totaling $13.9M — an average of about $13.9M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Edelman Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edelman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Edelman Family Foundation's EIN?
Edelman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6624335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edelman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.