Felsten Fishman Family Foundation
The Felsten Fishman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Larchmont, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education, community-service, and coral-reef organizations.
Felsten Fishman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Felsten Fishman Family Foundation gave $96K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,513
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,683
- +34.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,200
- Total assets
- $960,126
- +11.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% 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 Felsten Fishman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Durham Rd, Larchmont, NY 10538
Phone: (914) 833-0454
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Felsten Fishman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NYU Development ($32K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Florida, 5% to California, and 4% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Felsten Fishman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $300; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 182% 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 $79K (2020) to $96K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Development New York, NY | General Contribution | $32,000 |
| Reef Renewal Foundation International Larchmont, NY | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| Bronxworks Bronxville, NY | General Contribution | $12,953 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Key Largo, FL | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Padi Aware Foundation Padiawareorg Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | General Contribution | $5,200 |
| Secore International Hilliard, OH | General Contribution | $3,510 |
| Impact 100 Westchester Hartsdale, NY | General Contribution | $1,150 |
| Ocean Research and Education Foundation Big Pine Key, FL | General Contribution | $500 |
| Larchmont Temple Larchmont, NY | General Contribution | $100 |
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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 | $960,126 | $197,515 | $98,377 | $95,513 | 11 | $95,513 | $197,515 | $52,468 |
| 2023 | $860,988 | $54,172 | $97,851 | $90,399 | 14 | $90,399 | $54,172 | $52,891 |
| 2022 | $904,879 | $64,221 | $98,657 | $89,192 | 11 | $89,192 | $64,221 | $56,676 |
| 2021 | $939,103 | $100,338 | $102,289 | $88,931 | 14 | $88,931 | $100,338 | $64,688 |
| 2020 | $941,054 | $47,140 | $88,087 | $78,595 | 14 | — | $47,140 | $54,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Felsten Fishman 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 2024 grants included support for universities, community services, and organizations working on coral reef restoration. Reef Renewal Foundation International describes its mission as increasing coral coverage and biodiversity worldwide through a network of locally led reef-restoration programs. BronxWorks says it helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being through services including food, shelter, and education. SECORE International describes its work as creating and sharing tools and technologies to restore coral reefs sustainably.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $95,513 across 11 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $32,000, with a median of $5,200. Its largest grants included $32,000 to NYU Development, $20,000 to Reef Renewal Foundation International, $12,953 to BronxWorks, $10,000 to Columbia University, and $10,000 to Coral Restoration Foundation. All were listed as general contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Felsten as president; David J Fishman as treasurer and secretary; and Eveline Felsten, Jack W Fishmen, Matthew J Fishman, and Benjamin Fishman as officers.
Felsten Fishman Family Foundation is led by Nancy Felsten, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Felsten
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Fishman
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Fishman
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eveline Felsten
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack W. Fishmen
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Fishman
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Felsten Fishman Family Foundation
How much does Felsten Fishman Family Foundation give each year?
Felsten Fishman Family Foundation gave $96K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 14 grants.
What is Felsten Fishman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Felsten Fishman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,200, and its average grant was $8,683, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Felsten Fishman Family Foundation that year got $300 on average.
Where does Felsten Fishman Family Foundation give grants?
Felsten Fishman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Larchmont, NY (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Felsten Fishman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Felsten Fishman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Felsten Fishman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Felsten Fishman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NYU Development ($32,000), Reef Renewal Foundation International ($20,000) and Bronxworks ($12,953), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Felsten Fishman Family Foundation?
Felsten Fishman Family Foundation reported $960K 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 Felsten Fishman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for universities, community services, and organizations working on coral reef restoration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Felsten Fishman Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Felsten Fishman Family Foundation's EIN?
Felsten Fishman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2464589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Felsten Fishman 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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