Edward Fein Foundation
Edward Fein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $244K. Net investment income was $180K.
Edward Fein Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward Fein Foundation gave $244K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $81K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $244,000
- +41.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $81,333
- +41.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $5,245,763
- -2.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (78% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Edward Fein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Lehrhaus Center for Jewish Life ($100K). Together the top 3 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 18 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edward Fein Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 118% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $172K (2025) to $343K (2020). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $244K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lehrhaus Center for Jewish Life Somerville, MA | Jewish Identity and Israel Engagement | $100,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Waltham, MA | Scholarship Fund | $90,000 |
| Tamid Group Grand Rapids, MI | Jewish Identity and Israel Engagement | $54,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,245,763 | $182,335 | $326,955 | $244,000 | 3 | $320,454 | $180,298 | $270,964 |
| 2025 | $5,390,383 | $233,458 | $270,914 | $172,000 | 3 | $260,610 | $231,487 | $261,547 |
| 2024 | $5,427,444 | $298,250 | $312,388 | $208,850 | 4 | $305,544 | $296,291 | $251,470 |
| 2023 | $5,441,582 | $142,411 | $264,596 | $172,850 | 4 | $260,083 | $140,193 | $255,140 |
| 2022 | $5,563,767 | $29,166 | $258,898 | $180,850 | 4 | $254,839 | $26,983 | $268,480 |
| 2021 | $5,793,499 | $24,914 | $308,079 | $230,850 | 5 | — | $22,489 | $275,581 |
| 2020 | $6,076,664 | $203,293 | $574,427 | $342,605 | 4 | — | $201,793 | $307,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Fein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $271K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward Fein Foundation is led by Amy B. Klein, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Amy B. Klein
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gabriel Reuben (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: James Meyer (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Edward Fein Foundation
How much does Edward Fein Foundation give each year?
Edward Fein Foundation gave $244K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $172K across 3 grants.
What is Edward Fein Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward Fein Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $90,000, and its average grant was $81,333, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward Fein Foundation give grants?
Edward Fein Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (22%).
Does Edward Fein Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Edward Fein Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Edward Fein Foundation?
Edward Fein Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $271K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Edward Fein Foundation's EIN?
Edward Fein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6220451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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