Edelman Family Foundation
Edelman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its grant records show support for organizations working in areas including genomic research, healthcare, education, human rights, and public policy.
Edelman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Edelman Family Foundation gave $13.9M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $13.9M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,907,577
- +34.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,907,577
- +34.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,907,577
- Total assets
- $74,876,099
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edelman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1500 Broadway Suite Fl 27, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 869-5900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edelman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 135 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The 2022 grants listed recipients in Virginia, New York, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.8M (2020) to $13.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $13.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached See Attached, NY | General Purpose | $13,907,577 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,876,099 | $4,399,181 | $14,765,997 | $13,907,577 | 1 | $14,304,397 | $3,937,581 | $5,387,973 |
| 2023 | $85,325,789 | $-204,339 | $11,193,625 | $10,366,636 | 1 | $10,655,611 | $1,392,820 | $5,261,848 |
| 2022 | $96,654,912 | $2,963,154 | $9,052,453 | $8,925,300 | 39 | $8,320,300 | $2,518,876 | $4,595,608 |
| 2021 | $102,766,395 | $29,401,233 | $8,638,294 | $8,185,000 | 50 | $8,185,000 | $4,008,220 | $5,181,447 |
| 2020 | $81,837,172 | $19,965,159 | $7,102,688 | $6,802,870 | 44 | — | $989,460 | $4,151,096 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, New York Genome Center Inc. says it works to understand the genetic basis of disease through advanced genomics; Charley’s Fund says it supports research and treatment programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy; and Ralston College says it provides a humanities education intended to support a free and flourishing culture. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions address human rights, Jewish wellbeing, viewpoint diversity, and individual liberty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $13,907,577. The itemized filing identifies the recipient as “SEE ATTACHED” in New York, with the purpose listed as “General Purpose.” In 2022, it reported 39 grants totaling $8,925,300. Notable 2022 grants included $1,000,000 each to Do No Harm and New York Genome Center Inc.; $600,000 to Ralston College Inc.; and $500,000 to American Jewish Committee. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $13.9 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Edelman and Susan H. Lebovitz-Edelman as trustees.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Edelman Family Foundation
How much does Edelman Family Foundation give each year?
Edelman Family Foundation gave $13.9M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Edelman Family Foundation?
Edelman Family Foundation reported $74.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edelman Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2022 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edelman Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Edelman Family Foundation make grants?
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The 2022 grants listed recipients in Virginia, New York, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C.
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 ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Edelman Family Foundation funds
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