Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private
Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private is a private foundation based in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. It made 52 grants totaling $188,611 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in Massachusetts and other states.
Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private at a glance
In short: Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private gave $189K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $188,611
- -47.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,627
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,084,604
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (4 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1464, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Phone: (323) 422-5554
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Widowers Organization Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
385 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 384 grants of 385 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts organizations received 64% of grant dollars, followed by Maryland (14%), Vermont (11%), Florida (9%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 52 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2024) to $357K (2023). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $189K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Widowers Organization Inc Sandwich, MA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| American Visionary Art Museum Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative West Tisbury, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| MV Youth Chilmark, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Farm Based Education Association Shelburne, VT | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Coudert Institute West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Martha's Vineyard Vineyard Haven, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| MV Agricultural Society West Tisbury, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Transcendental Meditation Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Featherstone Oak Bluffs, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,084,604 | $210,868 | $201,473 | $188,611 | 52 | $190,143 | $199,538 | $148,270 |
| 2023 | $1,075,209 | $68,056 | $454,915 | $356,911 | 69 | $358,432 | — | $163,320 |
| 2022 | $1,495,671 | $53,337 | $321,669 | $271,291 | 85 | $272,651 | — | $195,794 |
| 2021 | $1,730,400 | $262,136 | $365,298 | $338,977 | 98 | $340,276 | $192,964 | $203,116 |
| 2020 | $1,833,562 | $215,209 | $251,432 | $234,685 | 81 | — | $122,197 | $200,391 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2024 — 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 statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, MV Youth says it supports youth-based capital projects on Martha’s Vineyard and funds scholarships for local youth. Island Grown Initiative describes its work as building a regenerative and equitable food system on Martha’s Vineyard, while Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation says it conserves the island’s natural, beautiful, rural landscape and character.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in areas including community well-being: the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard says it aims to improve quality of life for children, individuals, families, and the island community. The Yard describes its work as supporting dance development and community outreach, and the Vineyard Conservation Society says its mission includes conservation advocacy, public education, and environmental protection information.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $188,611. Grants ranged from $26 to $30,000, with a median grant of $500. Among its largest grants were $30,000 to National Widowers Organization Inc; $25,000 each to American Visionary Art Museum, Martha’s Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative, and MV Youth; and $20,000 to Farm Based Education Association.
Other grants included $10,000 each to Coudert Institute and YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard; $5,000 each to MV Agricultural Society and Transcendental Meditation; and $3,000 to Featherstone.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel M Feldman as president, Dene E Feldman as vice president-treasurer, Leigh E Feldman as vice president-secretary, and Gretchen Feldman as honorary chairperson.
Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private is led by Samuel M. Feldman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel M. Feldman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Feldman
Honorary Chairperson
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dene E. Feldman
Vp-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh E. Feldman
Vp-Secretary
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 Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private
How much does Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private give each year?
Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private gave $189K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $357K across 69 grants.
What is Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private's typical grant size?
Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,627, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private that year got $2K on average.
Where does Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private give grants?
Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (14%) and Vermont (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vineyard Haven, MA (20 grants), Chilmark, MA (6 grants), West Tisbury, MA (4 grants) and Oak Bluffs, MA (3 grants).
Does Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (52 grants).
Who are Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private's largest grantees?
Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private's largest 2024 grantees include National Widowers Organization Inc ($30,000), American Visionary Art Museum ($25,000) and Martha's Vineyard Nonprofit Collaborative ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private?
Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $190K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, MV Youth says it supports youth-based capital projects on Martha’s Vineyard and funds scholarships for local youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private's EIN?
Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2034763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gretchen V & Samuel M Feldman Private 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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