Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust
The Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. It reported 15 grants totaling $935,500 in 2025, primarily to organizations in Minnesota.
Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust gave $936K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $935,500
- +40.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,367
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $21,210,122
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10201 Wayzata Blvd 260, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: (612) 333-8225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Animal Humane Society ($270K). Together the top 10 received $915K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 41 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 3% to recipients in New Jersey, and 1% to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust gives
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 11594% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $936K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $936K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Humane Society Golden Valley, MN | Donation | $270,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue St Louis Park, MN | Donation | $225,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council St Louis Park, MN | Donation | $125,000 |
| Smith Jewish Academy Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $125,000 |
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $75,000 |
| Herzl Camp Golden Valley, MN | Donation | $50,000 |
| Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Ed Found Livingston, NJ | Donation | $25,000 |
| Chabad Madison Madison, WI | Donation | $10,000 |
| Edison Community Sports Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
| Washburn High School Foundation Edina, MN | Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $21,210,122 | $1,445,317 | $1,073,639 | $935,500 | 15 | $997,379 | $1,367,651 | $994,980 |
| 2024 | $19,966,121 | $1,354,922 | $802,263 | $666,500 | 13 | $718,926 | $1,275,810 | $883,791 |
| 2023 | $16,858,038 | $17,558,857 | $834,271 | $751,500 | 11 | $757,638 | $1,075,653 | $773,097 |
| 2022 | $144,774 | $2,256 | $9,705 | $8,000 | 1 | $8,852 | $1,403 | $7,306 |
| 2021 | $150,854 | $139,226 | $9,625 | $8,000 | 1 | $8,813 | — | $5,797 |
| 2020 | $19,673 | $136 | $1,545 | — | — | — | — | $967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $995K 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 mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including an animal welfare organization, Jewish community and educational organizations, a camp, school foundations, and community organizations.
The Animal Humane Society describes its work as engaging the community to help animals and create a more humane world for them. The Minneapolis Jewish Federation says it promotes philanthropy, addresses local and global Jewish needs, and supports community planning. Friends of South High Foundation says it supports programs that enrich students’ academic, cultural, and extracurricular experiences; Washburn High School Foundation says it sustains excellence at the school by cultivating support from alumni and the broader community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust made 15 grants totaling $935,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,750 to $270,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $270,000 to Animal Humane Society, $225,000 to Beth El Synagogue, $125,000 each to Jewish Community Relations Council and Smith Jewish Academy, and $75,000 to Minneapolis Jewish Federation. All were listed as donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Scott Hoffman as Trustee and Ella Hoffman as Treasurer.
Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$17K (2023) → $22K (2025)
Ella Hoffman
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$17K (2023) → $22K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harvey Allen Feldman (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to Scott Hoffman (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust
How much does Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust give each year?
Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust gave $936K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $667K across 13 grants.
What is Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $62,367, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust give grants?
Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust gives mostly in Minnesota: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (6 grants), St Louis Park, MN (2 grants) and Golden Valley, MN (2 grants).
Does Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (15 grants).
Who are Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Animal Humane Society ($270,000), Beth El Synagogue ($225,000) and Jewish Community Relations Council ($125,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust?
Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust reported $21.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $997K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $995K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including an animal welfare organization, Jewish community and educational organizations, a camp, school foundations, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust?
The Trust states that it 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 Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust's EIN?
Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6263982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Harvey Feldman Charitable Trust 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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