Foundation for Educational Research and

Foundation · Grantmaker PARADISE VALLEY, AZ EIN: 41-1876141

Foundation for Educational Research and is a nonprofit organization, based in PARADISE VALLEY, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.2M.

Key facts about Foundation for Educational Research and

EIN: 41-1876141
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $2,209,751
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $315,679
Median grant: $125,000
Primary geography: Minnesota (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Foundation for Educational Research and funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Foundation for Educational Research and's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Minnesota (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$2.2M

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$316K

About Foundation for Educational Research and

Based on IRS filings

Foundation for Educational Research and is a nonprofit organization, based in PARADISE VALLEY, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.2M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $2.2M (99%)

New York $25K (1%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Illinois Minnesota New York

Cities

MinneapolisBrooklyn ParkMinnetonkaWillowbrookRochesterGolden ValleySaint PaulSchenectady

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Constellation Fund ($1,756,418 across 2 grants), Jewish Family & Childrens Service of Mpls ($170,000), Summit Academy ($125,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
IRVIN R KESSLER	DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT	1	—
BARBARA ANDERSON	DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Foundation for Educational Research and operate?

Foundation for Educational Research and has awarded grants in Illinois, Minnesota, New York.

What size grants does Foundation for Educational Research and award?

In 2024, Foundation for Educational Research and awarded 7 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $316K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Foundation for Educational Research and's EIN?

Foundation for Educational Research and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1876141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.