Feinberg Foundation
The Feinberg Foundation is a private foundation located in El Paso, Texas. In 2024, it awarded 40 grants totaling $351,345 to organizations in multiple states, including Texas, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, and Florida.
Feinberg Foundation at a glance
In short: Feinberg Foundation gave $351K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Texas. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $351,345
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -32.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,784
- +85.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,402,785
- -12.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (11 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Feinberg Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names William Feinberg as the contact. There is no prescribed form, and the filing lists no deadlines or restrictions on awards. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: William Feinberg
Mailing address: 123 E Marcy Suite 105, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 986-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Feinberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was La Nube ($34K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
420 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 417 grants of 420 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas received 34% of grant dollars, Washington 27%, Pennsylvania 9%, New Mexico 8%, and Florida 7%. The filing also lists grants to organizations in New York and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Feinberg Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 40 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 267% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2023) to $372K (2021). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $351K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Nube El Paso, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $34,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Kids Excel El Paso El Paso, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Junior League of El Paso El Paso, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $26,000 |
| Florida International University Miami, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Seattle Jewish Community School Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $18,845 |
| American Friends of ANU New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $18,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $18,000 |
| Temple Mt Sinai El Paso, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $14,450 |
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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 | $2,402,785 | $80,802 | $367,107 | $351,345 | 40 | $351,345 | $65,957 | $131,771 |
| 2023 | $2,759,421 | $74,098 | $292,999 | $279,955 | 59 | $279,955 | $67,517 | $139,108 |
| 2022 | $2,912,444 | $35,138 | $378,522 | $355,590 | 92 | $355,590 | $45,193 | $152,630 |
| 2021 | $3,258,388 | $469,472 | $388,837 | $372,225 | 112 | $372,225 | $459,260 | $179,437 |
| 2020 | $3,176,419 | $275,577 | $377,086 | $370,806 | 117 | — | $273,837 | $167,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Feinberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K 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
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as arts education, community leadership, higher education, Jewish community life, Holocaust education, and social services. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions, not a stated foundation mission.
For example, Kids Excel El Paso says its dance programs help children develop discipline, excellence, and self-confidence. The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle describes its work as strengthening Jewish community life and connections to Israel and world Jewry. Jewish Family Service says it supports Jewish individuals and families, refugees and immigrants, and the broader community through services including food security, refugee support, and elder care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $351,345. Grants ranged from $500 to $34,000, with a median of $5,000. Each of the largest grants listed in the filing was described as an unrestricted charitable contribution. Recipients included LA NUBE ($34,000), American Jewish Committee ($30,000), Kids Excel El Paso ($30,000), Junior League of El Paso ($26,000), and Florida International University ($25,000).
Other 2024 recipients included Seattle Jewish Community School ($20,000), Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe ($18,845), American Friends of ANU ($18,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle ($18,000), Temple Mt Sinai ($14,450), Holocaust Center for Humanity ($10,000), and Jewish Family Service ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen L. Feinberg as president and director; William I. Feinberg as vice-president; Deborah F. Rosen as vice-president and director; and Jack T. Chapman as director.
Feinberg Foundation is led by Stephen L. Feinberg, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen L. Feinberg
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah F. Rosen
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jack T. Chapman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William I. Feinberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrew S. Feinberg (2020) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Rosalinda Lozano (2020) — Secretary
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 Feinberg Foundation
How much does Feinberg Foundation give each year?
Feinberg Foundation gave $351K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $280K across 59 grants.
What is Feinberg Foundation's typical grant size?
Feinberg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,784, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Feinberg Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Feinberg Foundation give grants?
Feinberg Foundation's top state is Texas, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (27%) and Pennsylvania (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (8 grants), Seattle, WA (8 grants), Santa Fe, NM (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Feinberg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Feinberg Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Feinberg Foundation's largest grantees?
Feinberg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include La Nube ($34,000), American Jewish Committee ($30,000) and Kids Excel El Paso ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Feinberg Foundation?
Feinberg Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $351K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Feinberg Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as arts education, community leadership, higher education, Jewish community life, Holocaust education, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Feinberg Foundation?
The filing names William Feinberg as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Feinberg Foundation's EIN?
Feinberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6039246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Feinberg Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/feinberg-foundation-morg_1038348f5a434a89aa3d2223f5af8e22
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