Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation
The Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in animal welfare, arts and culture, and education.
Key facts about Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation
In short: Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation gave $153K across 44 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), top state Maine. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-3618530
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022
- Annual giving (2022)
- $152,500
- Grants made (2022)
- 44
- Average grant
- $3,466
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,283,920
- Primary geography
- Maine (37% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states on its 2022 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
Annual Giving
$153K
Grant Count
44
Avg Grant Size
$3K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $141K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 156% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Maine Maritime Museum says its mission is to connect people to the past, present, and future of Maine’s waterways and their global reach. Pets for Vets says it enriches veterans’ lives by creating partnerships with trained shelter or rescue pets and providing ongoing support at no cost to the veteran. ROOM TO READ says it envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn, and grow. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $152,500. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $22,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $22,000 and $15,000 to American Friends of the Piccola Accademia; $10,000 grants to A Paw in the Door and Camp Rusk Foundation; and $5,000 grants to Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra, Gentle Barn, Maine Fiber Arts, and MSSPA. Maine Maritime Museum received grants of $4,000 and $1,000. Other reported grants included $1,500 to Pets for Vets, Inc.; $1,000 to Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation; and $1,000 to ROOM TO READ.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, Maine accounted for 37% of grant dollars and Pennsylvania for 30%. Texas, Massachusetts, and California each accounted for 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2020) to $153K (2022). In 2022 it made 44 grants totaling $153K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Friends of the Piccola Accademia ($38K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Piccola Accademia Media, PA | General | $22,000 |
| American Friends of the Piccola Accademia Media, PA | General | $15,000 |
| A Paw in the Door Bath, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Camp Rusk Foundation Inc Ben Franklin, TX | General | $10,000 |
| A Paw in the Door Bath, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra Falmouth, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Gentle Barn Santa Clarita, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Maine Fiber Arts Topsham, ME | General | $5,000 |
| A Paw in the Door Bath, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Maine Fiber Arts Topsham, ME | General | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,283,920 | $70,013 | $250,616 | $152,500 | 44 |
| 2020 | $2,500,996 | $84,491 | $130,472 | $43,000 | 9 |
| Metric | 2022 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,283,920 | $2,500,996 |
| Revenue | $70,013 | $84,491 |
| Expenses | $250,616 | $130,472 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $220,452 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $37,733 | $58,220 |
| Distributable Amount | $141,244 | $149,040 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists William R. Dunlop as trustee and Yves Feder as executive director.
Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation is led by Yves Feder, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Yves Feder
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $55K (2022)
William R. Dunlop
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $55K, to Yves Feder (Executive Director).
Contact
Mailing address: Co Wm Rdunlop 140 Broadway 3100, New York, NY 10005-1108
Phone: (212) 973-8000
Frequently asked questions about Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation
How much does Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation give each year?
Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation gave $153K across 44 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation's typical grant size?
Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,466, across 44 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation give grants?
Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation's top state is Maine, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (30%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bath, ME (8 grants), Media, PA (3 grants), Topsham, ME (3 grants) and Falmouth, MA (3 grants).
Does Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation's largest grantees?
Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include American Friends of the Piccola Accademia ($38,400 across 3 grants), A Paw in the Door ($25,000 across 3 grants) and Maine Fiber Arts ($12,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation?
Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $141K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Maine Maritime Museum says its mission is to connect people to the past, present, and future of Maine’s waterways and their global reach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2022 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation's EIN?
Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3618530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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