Foundation for Educational Research and Development
Foundation for Educational Research and Development is a private foundation, based in Paradise Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Foundation for Educational Research and Development at a glance
In short: Foundation for Educational Research and Development gave $2.2M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $316K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,209,751
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $315,679
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $35,730,353
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Foundation for Educational Research and Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Constellation Fund ($1.8M across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 29 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Foundation for Educational Research and Development gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $330K (2020) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation Fund Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purpose | $1,356,418 |
| Constellation Fund Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purpose | $400,000 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens Service of MPLS Golden Valley, MN | General Charitable Purpose | $170,000 |
| Summit Academy Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purpose | $125,000 |
| Great MN Schools Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Best Prep Brooklyn Park, MN | General Charitable Purpose | $33,333 |
| Union College Schenectady, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,730,353 | $1,199,618 | $2,365,546 | $2,209,751 | 7 | $2,209,751 | $1,013,545 | $1,771,436 |
| 2023 | $33,835,541 | $1,371,783 | $818,020 | — | — | $6,150 | $600,701 | $1,644,256 |
| 2022 | $33,145,229 | $3,189,128 | $1,816,616 | $887,500 | 8 | $948,750 | $2,320,684 | $1,642,604 |
| 2021 | $34,873,050 | $17,342,504 | $1,610,305 | $1,395,000 | 10 | $1,399,900 | $2,132,692 | $902,600 |
| 2020 | $14,698,336 | $-31,497 | $557,183 | $330,000 | 4 | — | — | $761,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for Educational Research and Development reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Educational Research and Development is led by Irvin R. Kessler, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Irvin R. Kessler
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Anderson
Director & Vice President
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 Foundation for Educational Research and Development
How much does Foundation for Educational Research and Development give each year?
Foundation for Educational Research and Development gave $2.2M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Foundation for Educational Research and Development's typical grant size?
Foundation for Educational Research and Development's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $315,679, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation for Educational Research and Development give grants?
Foundation for Educational Research and Development gives mostly in Minnesota: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants).
Does Foundation for Educational Research and Development give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Foundation for Educational Research and Development's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Foundation for Educational Research and Development's largest grantees?
Foundation for Educational Research and Development's largest 2024 grantees include Constellation Fund ($1,756,418 across 2 grants), Jewish Family & Childrens Service of MPLS ($170,000) and Summit Academy ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Educational Research and Development?
Foundation for Educational Research and Development reported $35.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Foundation for Educational Research and Development's EIN?
Foundation for Educational Research and Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1876141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 15, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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