Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation
The Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation is a private foundation based in Delhi, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants for scholarships to educational institutions, with awards totaling $144,610.
Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation at a glance
In short: Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation gave $145K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $144,610
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,886
- +30.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,418,075
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact The Delaware National Bank of Delhi and submit a completed application form with photo identification and a letter of recommendation from a non-relative. Applicants must be residents of Delaware County, NY, or graduates of a Delaware County school district.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists April 15. That date has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists April 15.
- Contact
Application contact: The Delaware National Bank Of Delhi
Mailing address: 124 Main Street, Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (855) 413-3544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($16K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($39,071), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 112 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as New York 58%, Virginia 14%, Pennsylvania 12%, Utah 6%, and an unspecified state 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation gives
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $39,071 |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute Salem, VA | Scholarship | $16,000 |
| University of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $15,539 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Penn State University University Park, PA | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Imperial College of London | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Hartwick College Oneonta, NY | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Northeast College of Health Sciences Seneca Falls, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| SUNY Upstate University Syracuse, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,418,075 | $135,717 | $163,510 | $144,610 | 21 | $157,845 | $130,004 | $150,297 |
| 2024 | $2,445,521 | $149,172 | $138,155 | $121,777 | 23 | $134,783 | $144,164 | $147,054 |
| 2023 | $2,431,802 | $132,576 | $98,808 | $84,986 | 25 | $97,355 | $127,631 | $135,666 |
| 2022 | $2,399,923 | $93,318 | $98,036 | $81,365 | 22 | $93,961 | $88,915 | $137,727 |
| 2021 | $2,402,867 | $1,437,736 | $104,471 | $91,900 | 21 | $102,388 | $97,473 | $102,462 |
| 2020 | $1,072,899 | $64,025 | $70,167 | $59,103 | 19 | — | $63,134 | $77,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2025 grants listed are identified as scholarships. Recipients include colleges and universities; for example, Hartwick College describes its purpose as educating people to contribute to the future, while Northeast College of Health Sciences says it is committed to academic excellence, leadership, and professional best practices in the health sciences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $144,610. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $18,071, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $18,071 to an individual recipient, $16,000 to SUNY Polytechnic Institute, $15,539 to the University of Buffalo, and $10,000 to Syracuse University. Each was listed for scholarship purposes.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists an application form, photo identification, and a letter of recommendation from a non-relative as required materials. Applicants must meet the Delaware County residency or school-district graduate restriction.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation's only listed officer is Delaware National Bank Of Delhi, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Delaware National Bank Of Delhi
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $14K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: The Delaware National Bank Of Delhi (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Delaware National Bank of Delhi (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation
How much does Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation give each year?
Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation gave $145K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $122K across 23 grants.
What is Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation's typical grant size?
Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,886, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation give grants?
Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (14%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (2 grants) and Syracuse, NY (2 grants).
Does Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (21 grants).
Who are Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation's largest grantees?
Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($16,000), University of Buffalo ($15,539) and Syracuse University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($39,071), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation?
Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2025 grants listed are identified as scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation?
The filing directs applicants to contact The Delaware National Bank of Delhi and submit a completed application form with photo identification and a letter of recommendation from a non-relative. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation's EIN?
Ehlermann-Fedderke Descendants Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6674192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
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