Harold & Joan Feinbloom Family
The Harold & Joan Feinbloom Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2003 and based in Pittsford, New York. The foundation was created from the proceeds of the sale of Champion Products, Inc., a Rochester-based company. The Feinblooms' philanthropic legacy reflects their deep commitment to community support and social impact in the Greater Rochester region and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$206K
+1.7% YoY
Grant Count
91
+116.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-53.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities reflect Joan and Harold Feinbloom's long-held vision and personal values, focusing on:
- Prevention of youth violence
- Arts and culture
- Programs for school-aged children
- Support for public radio
- Animal welfare and wildlife support
- Assistance for families
- Jewish community support
- Environmental conservation (tropical ecosystems)
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with consistent annual distributions to organizations aligned with its funding priorities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York (particularly the Greater Rochester region)
- Michigan
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Status (2024):
- Total assets: $3,680,906
- Total revenues: $412,644
- Total expenses: $254,082
- Total giving: $205,805
Historical Context: The foundation was capitalized with a $3 million gift from the sale of Champion Products, Inc. in 1989. Over 25 years of grantmaking through the supporting foundation structure, the Feinblooms awarded 527 grants totaling nearly $7 million to the Greater Rochester region.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,680,906 | $3,522,344 | $3,512,879 |
| Revenue | $412,644 | $257,463 | $294,148 |
| Expenses | $254,082 | $247,998 | $378,769 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $205,805 | $202,302 | $327,062 |
| Net Investment Income | $365,817 | $213,217 | $243,891 |
| Distributable Amount | $202,224 | $193,430 | $220,936 |
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
219 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
Founders & Family:
- Harold Feinbloom (deceased 2014)
- Joan Feinbloom (continued active leadership after Harold's passing)
- David Feinbloom (son, based in Detroit)
- Stephen Feinbloom (son)
The foundation's governance includes a dedicated board comprised of Feinbloom family members and community representatives.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANANDAIGUA NATIONAL BANK | TRUSTEE | 40 | $41,085 |
| JOAN L FEINBLOOM | TRUSTEE, CHAIRPERSON | — | — |
| JOY RYEN PLOTNIK | SECRETARY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In a significant transition, after 25 years of direct grantmaking through the supporting foundation structure, Joan Feinbloom, her sons David and Stephen, the board, and foundation staff made the decision to transition the supporting foundations' dollars and decision-making to a permanently endowed field of interest fund at the Rochester Area Community Foundation. This strategic move ensures the continuation of the Feinblooms' philanthropic vision in perpetuity while allowing for professional management and sustainable support.
The foundation has been recognized for major contributions to cultural institutions, including significant support for organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester, Garth Fagan Dance, and The Partnership for Ontario County.
Subject 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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