Felicity House Inc
Felicity House Inc is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $94.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Felicity House Inc at a glance
In short: Felicity House Inc gave $31K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,466
- +30.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,495
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $94,602,294
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Felicity House Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aspergerautism Network Inc ($10K). Together the top 7 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Felicity House Inc gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2021) to $33K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergerautism Network Inc Watertown, MA | To support virtual groups/individual consultations for women diagnosed with autism late in life | $10,000 |
| Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network Inc Lincoln, NE | General support and in support of the development work for the board retreat | $10,000 |
| New York City Firefighter Hockey Club Staten Island, NY | Employee Matching Gift | $3,700 |
| Autistic Self Advocacy Network Inc Washington, DC | In Support of the 2024 Asan Gala | $2,500 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc New York, NY | Employee Matching Gift | $2,266 |
| Summertime Gallery Inc Brooklyn, NY | Employee Matching Gift | $2,000 |
| North Park Hockey Association New York, NY | Employee Matching Gift | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,602,294 | $33,122,155 | $8,381,240 | $31,466 | 7 | $9,117,784 | $2,122,155 |
| 2023 | $73,132,470 | $53,084,303 | $6,365,260 | $24,032 | 5 | $14,732,342 | $1,084,303 |
| 2022 | $25,076,313 | $1,011,957 | $5,343,276 | $25,100 | 4 | $4,003,131 | $11,957 |
| 2021 | $4,733,154 | $4,501,074 | $2,899,596 | $22,500 | 3 | $2,935,511 | $1,074 |
| 2020 | $3,167,000 | $1,005,995 | $3,033,914 | $32,500 | 4 | — | $5,995 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Felicity House Inc is led by Audrey Cappell, Chair & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Audrey Cappell
Chair & President
President → Chair & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Scheiner Silber
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Kady Safar
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Patricia Weisenfeld
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $14K (2024)
Rabbi Kenneth Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Sharna Goldseker
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Maria Adler
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$14K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth Simons (2020–2022) — Advisor
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Maria Adler (Secretary/Treasurer (As of 01/2024)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Felicity House Inc
How much does Felicity House Inc give each year?
Felicity House Inc gave $31K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 5 grants.
What is Felicity House Inc's typical grant size?
Felicity House Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,495, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Felicity House Inc give grants?
Felicity House Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nebraska (32%) and New York (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Felicity House Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Felicity House Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Employee Matching Gift" (4 grants).
Who are Felicity House Inc's largest grantees?
Felicity House Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Aspergerautism Network Inc ($10,000), Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network Inc ($10,000) and New York City Firefighter Hockey Club ($3,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Felicity House Inc?
Felicity House Inc reported $94.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $33.1M.
What is Felicity House Inc?
Felicity House Inc is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in New York, NY. It holds $94.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Felicity House Inc's EIN?
Felicity House Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3990624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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