Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation
The Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation at a glance
In short: Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation gave $153K across 44 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), top state Maine. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- 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)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Wm Rdunlop 140 Broadway 3100, New York, NY 10005-1108
Phone: (212) 973-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation funds
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%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine (37%) and Pennsylvania (30%), followed by Texas, Massachusetts, and California (7% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
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.
Grants by year
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,283,920 | $70,013 | $250,616 | $152,500 | 44 | $220,452 | $37,733 | $141,244 |
| 2020 | $2,500,996 | $84,491 | $130,472 | $43,000 | 9 | — | $58,220 | $149,040 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations including museums, arts and cultural groups, animal welfare organizations, and literacy organizations. Maine Maritime Museum describes its mission as connecting people to the past, present, and future of Maine’s waterways and their global reach. Room to Read says it envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where children have room to read, learn, and grow.
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. Its largest listed grants included $22,000 and $15,000 to American Friends of the Piccola Accademia in Media, Pennsylvania; two grants of $10,000 each to A Paw in the Door in Bath, Maine; and $10,000 to Camp Rusk Foundation in Ben Franklin, Texas. Other listed awards included $5,000 each to Falmouth Chamber Players Orchestra, Gentle Barn, Maine Fiber Arts, and MSSPA.
Additional 2022 grants included $4,000 and $1,000 to Maine Maritime Museum, $1,500 to Pets for Vets Inc, and $1,000 each to Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation, Room to Read, and Reading Is Fundamental Inc. Maine Public describes its work as connecting people in Maine to each other and to the world through information, ideas, and cultural content. Pets for Vets says it enriches veterans’ lives through partnerships with trained shelter or rescue pets and ongoing support at no cost to the veteran.
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).
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 available in the provided information. Its 2022 grants show support for organizations including museums, arts and cultural groups, animal welfare organizations, and literacy organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edgard & Geraldine Feder Foundation?
The foundation states 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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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