Fertig Freedom Foundation
Fertig Freedom Foundation is a private foundation based in Seaford, New York. In filing year 2025, it reported 18 grants totaling $85,000 to charitable organizations in several states; its filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Fertig Freedom Foundation at a glance
In short: Fertig Freedom Foundation gave $85K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state California. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,722
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $681,713
- +0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fertig Freedom Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3816 Jerusalem Ave, Seaford, NY 11783
Phone: (516) 850-1797
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fertig Freedom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MDS Society ($10K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to California (41%), New York (13%), Wisconsin (12%), Ohio (8%), and Florida (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fertig Freedom Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $88K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MDS Society Milwaukee, WI | Support | $10,000 |
| Friend to Friend Shop at Mt Zion UCSF San Francisco, CA | Support | $6,000 |
| K9S for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | Support | $6,000 |
| Seva Foundation Berkeley, CA | Support | $6,000 |
| Benjamin Cancer Center Los Angeles, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Common Roots Farm Santa Cruz, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Guitars Not Guns Milliken, CO | Support | $5,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation Laava Los Angeles, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Running Strong for American Indian Youth Alexandria, VA | Support | $5,000 |
| Green Bronx Machine Bronx, NY | Support | $4,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $681,713 | $43,485 | $91,382 | $85,000 | 18 | $85,000 | $18,117 | $47,152 |
| 2024 | $677,975 | $37,768 | $91,352 | $85,000 | 19 | $85,000 | $16,283 | $49,154 |
| 2023 | $671,172 | $39,247 | $94,089 | $84,000 | 19 | $84,000 | $12,096 | $45,984 |
| 2022 | $726,014 | $49,703 | $99,398 | $87,500 | 19 | $87,500 | $37,805 | $51,932 |
| 2021 | $775,709 | $103,597 | $75,244 | $63,000 | 19 | $63,000 | $85,851 | $83,148 |
| 2020 | $747,356 | $76,634 | $62,040 | $50,000 | 14 | — | $64,284 | $79,234 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fertig Freedom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, K9s for Warriors describes its work as providing trained service dogs to military veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Seva Foundation says it partners worldwide on programs to preserve and restore sight, while Common Roots Farm describes farm-based employment skills and training for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Other 2025 grantees describe work including support for families involved in the NICU journey (Project NICU), nutritious meals for older adults (La Comida de California), and long-term assistance for veterans and families facing homelessness (New Ground Inc).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $85,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,500. Among the largest grants were $10,000 to MDS Society; $6,000 each to Friend to Friend Shop at Mt Zion UCSF, K9s for Warriors, and Seva Foundation; and $5,000 each to Benjamin Cancer Center, Common Roots Farm, Guitars Not Guns, Liberty Hill Foundation LAAVA, and Running Strong for American Indian Youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jill Bamberger as president and David R Fertig, Theodora L Tindall, Melissa Tindall, Ravi Amarawnsa, Attala Amarawnsa, and Laura Criscitelli as trustees.
Fertig Freedom Foundation is led by Jill Bamberger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jill Bamberger
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Attala Amarawnsa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David R. Fertig
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Tindall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ravi Amarawnsa
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Theodora L. Tindall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Criscitelli
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Fertig Freedom Foundation
How much does Fertig Freedom Foundation give each year?
Fertig Freedom Foundation gave $85K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 19 grants.
What is Fertig Freedom Foundation's typical grant size?
Fertig Freedom Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,722, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fertig Freedom Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Fertig Freedom Foundation give grants?
Fertig Freedom Foundation's top state is California, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Wisconsin (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Fertig Freedom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Fertig Freedom Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (18 grants).
Who are Fertig Freedom Foundation's largest grantees?
Fertig Freedom Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include MDS Society ($10,000), Friend to Friend Shop at Mt Zion UCSF ($6,000) and K9S for Warriors ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fertig Freedom Foundation?
Fertig Freedom Foundation reported $682K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fertig Freedom Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, K9s for Warriors describes its work as providing trained service dogs to military veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fertig Freedom Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fertig Freedom Foundation's EIN?
Fertig Freedom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4691103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fertig Freedom 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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