Fernleigh Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, operating as a corporation. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994 and is classified as a private independent foundation. It operates in the area of philanthropy and grantmaking, making contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.6M
+2.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$626K
-18.2% YoY
Grant Count
15
-11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
-7.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on grantmaking patterns, it supports organizations across multiple sectors including healthcare, education, cultural institutions, and community services.
Grantmaking
The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations, indicating a non-solicited grantmaking approach.
Grant Range
$10,000
Average Grant
$32,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey, New York, and Virginia, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states total. Primary funding regions include New York, Virginia, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $13.6M (2024)
- Annual Income: $2.1M
- Asset Growth: Increased from $11M in 2011 to $13.6M in 2024
- Tax Status: Contributions are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,585,416 | $13,269,248 | $14,122,220 |
| Revenue | $1,161,143 | $167,071 | $1,818,683 |
| Expenses | $844,975 | $1,020,043 | $727,270 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $708,194 | $848,003 | $600,199 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,251,592 | $776,386 | $374,078 |
| Distributable Amount | $721,628 | $710,431 | $727,097 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Edward W Stack
The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE F CLARK | PRES./DIR. | 1 | — |
| JAMES K PATRICK | VP | 1 | — |
| KEVIN S MOORE | TREAS/DIR | 1 | — |
| DOUGLAS BAUER | SEC. | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY J FASANO | ASSIST TREAS. | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Fernleigh Foundation provided a grant to SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station, demonstrating continued support for educational and scientific institutions.
Fernleigh Foundation Provides Grant to SUNY Oneonta Biological Field StationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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