Feinstein Family Foundation
Feinstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Feinstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Feinstein Family Foundation gave $84K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,928
- +31.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,357
- +57.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,980
- Total assets
- $1,068,817
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Feinstein Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7047 Currin Drive, Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (214) 476-3532
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Feinstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chabad of North Texas Inc ($14K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Texas received 66% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in New York (23%), Washington, DC (4%), Delaware (3%), and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Feinstein Family Foundation gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 184% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $28K (2022) to $107K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of North Texas Inc Dallas, TX | Charitable | $13,680 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Charitable | $12,000 |
| UT Chabad House Austin, TX | Charitable | $10,300 |
| Tiferet Israel Dallas, TX | Charitable | $7,160 |
| Jewish Federation Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
| The Justice Foundation San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $3,600 |
| The Maayan Chai Foundation Dallas, TX | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Israel Allies Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Charidy Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $2,800 |
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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 | $1,068,817 | $152,895 | $96,781 | $83,928 | 25 | $95,615 | $50,494 | $52,087 |
| 2023 | $1,006,420 | $139,787 | $66,207 | $63,844 | 30 | $65,449 | $48,513 | $46,775 |
| 2022 | $929,772 | $9,114 | $29,551 | $28,470 | 6 | $29,230 | $8,457 | $46,103 |
| 2021 | $950,781 | $23,217 | $49,737 | $45,150 | 5 | $46,969 | $21,424 | $46,400 |
| 2020 | $975,288 | $52,187 | $108,813 | $107,021 | 9 | — | $35,687 | $46,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Feinstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Justice Foundation says its mission is to mobilize citizens and provide free legal representation in landmark cases to protect and restore justice. Central Fund of Israel describes itself as a volunteer charity designed to enable donations to reach charities in Israel. Jewish Association for Community Living says it provides support and services, enhanced by Jewish tradition, to people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $83,928. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $13,680, with a median of $1,980. Among the largest grants were $13,680 to Chabad of North Texas, $12,000 to Friends of the IDF, $10,300 to UT Chabad House, $7,160 to Tiferet Israel, and $5,000 to Jewish Federation. Other recipients included Central Fund of Israel and The Justice Foundation, each receiving $3,600, and Jewish Association for Community, which received $1,860.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ari Feinstein as Director/Pre and Dana Feinstein as Director/Vic.
Feinstein Family Foundation is led by Ari Feinstein, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ari Feinstein
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dana Feinstein
Director & Vice
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Feinstein Family Foundation
How much does Feinstein Family Foundation give each year?
Feinstein Family Foundation gave $84K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 30 grants.
What is Feinstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Feinstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,980, and its average grant was $3,357, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Feinstein Family Foundation give grants?
Feinstein Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (13 grants) and Cedarhurst, NY (2 grants).
Does Feinstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Feinstein Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (25 grants).
Who are Feinstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Feinstein Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chabad of North Texas Inc ($13,680), Friends of the IDF ($12,000) and UT Chabad House ($10,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Feinstein Family Foundation?
Feinstein Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Feinstein Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Justice Foundation says its mission is to mobilize citizens and provide free legal representation in landmark cases to protect and restore justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Feinstein Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Feinstein Family Foundation's EIN?
Feinstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1581872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Feinstein Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Feinstein Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/feinstein-family-foundation-morg_6ead83c191b946c699f44594ed78745b
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