Fernholz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PRINCETON, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $493K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.7M
-4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+57.9% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$179K
-9.8% YoY
About Fernholz Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fernholz Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PRINCETON, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $493K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Fernholz Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,663,482 | $17,429,617 | $17,926,701 |
| Revenue | $497,368 | $300,400 | $345,506 |
| Expenses | $1,263,503 | $797,484 | $997,372 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,259,252 | $796,242 | $996,185 |
| Net Investment Income | $493,117 | $426,487 | $344,319 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,099,570 | $955,890 | $982,863 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| E ROBERT FERNHOLZ | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LUISA T FERNHOLZ | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 6 | — |
| RICARDO T FERNHOLZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| STEPHEN A BRIGANTI | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DANIEL T FERNHOLZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Laborers Intl Union of 472 Hcl
NEWARK, NJ
Assets
$61.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$179K
The Community Chest of Englewood
ENGLEWOOD, NJ
Assets
$491K
Grants
5
Total Given
$38K
Margaret a Darrin Charitable Trust
FLORHAM PARK, NJ
Assets
$111.3M
Grants
61
Total Given
$6.9M
Anplr Religious Education Inc
PASSAIC, NJ
Assets
$19K
Grants
0
Total Given
—
New Digital Trade Coalition Ndtc
NORTH BERGEN, NJ
Assets
$300
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Stephen J Machuta Scholarship Trust
PENNINGTON, NJ
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$70K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Fernholz Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities