I J Feldman Foundation Inc
I J Feldman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Teaneck, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting religious and Jewish causes, bird and loon conservation, the performing arts, and bone health.
I J Feldman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: I J Feldman Foundation Inc gave $25K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,445
- -94.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,635
- -90.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $637,218
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (60% 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 I J Feldman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 241 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Phone: (201) 692-1255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who I J Feldman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Israel Fund ($13K). Together the top 7 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 71 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (60%), Illinois (24%), Vermont (6%), New York (6%), and New Jersey (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How I J Feldman Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $446K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel Fund Boston, MA | Charitable - Religious Organization | $13,200 |
| The Keep Conservation Foundation Naperville, IL | Charitable - to support the protection and survival of birds | $5,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Charitable - to Support Jewish Causes | $2,000 |
| Western Theater Company Weston, VT | Charitable - the Performing Arts | $1,500 |
| Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation Saranac Lake, NY | Charitable - to promote the conservation of adirondack loons as an environmental sentinel. | $1,500 |
| Miscellaneous - Various Donations Teaneck, NJ | Cahritable - to Support Various 501(C)(3) Organizations | $1,245 |
| Bone Health & Osteoperosis Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable - to support a national medical cohort focused on osteoporosis and healthy bones, targeting the educational and support needs of family physicians, internists and and advanced practice providers. | $1,000 |
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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 | $637,218 | $50,823 | $30,660 | $25,445 | 7 | $25,445 | $50,823 | $54,010 |
| 2024 | $617,056 | $72,876 | $496,410 | $445,933 | 12 | $445,933 | $72,876 | $55,199 |
| 2023 | $721,823 | $88,768 | $166,387 | $158,250 | 14 | $158,250 | $88,768 | $54,884 |
| 2022 | $799,442 | $68,637 | $40,600 | $39,200 | 17 | $39,200 | $69,211 | $58,947 |
| 2021 | $771,405 | $63,620 | $49,975 | $47,325 | 21 | $47,325 | $63,620 | $58,018 |
| 2020 | $757,760 | $100,844 | $43,750 | $39,000 | 14 | — | $100,749 | $39,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, I J Feldman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $54K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious and Jewish causes, conservation, the performing arts, and medical education and support related to bone health. The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation describes its own mission as inspiring passion for and promoting the conservation of Adirondack loons as an environmental sentinel.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $25,445. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $13,200, with a median of $1,500. Its largest grants were $13,200 to Temple Israel Fund in Boston, $5,000 to The Keep Conservation Foundation in Naperville, and $2,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies in Boston. Other reported grants included $1,500 to Western Theater Company, $1,500 to the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, $1,245 in miscellaneous donations, and $1,000 to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary Silverstein, Meryl S Leboff, and Gail F Leboff as directors.
I J Feldman Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Silverstein
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meryl S. Leboff
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail F. Leboff
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Phyllis Leboff (2020–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Gerald Leboff-Dec'd (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gerald Leboff (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.
Frequently asked questions about I J Feldman Foundation Inc
How much does I J Feldman Foundation Inc give each year?
I J Feldman Foundation Inc gave $25K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $446K across 12 grants.
What is I J Feldman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
I J Feldman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,635, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does I J Feldman Foundation Inc give grants?
I J Feldman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (24%) and Vermont (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does I J Feldman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on I J Feldman Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are I J Feldman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
I J Feldman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Israel Fund ($13,200), The Keep Conservation Foundation ($5,000) and Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is I J Feldman Foundation Inc?
I J Feldman Foundation Inc reported $637K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does I J Feldman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious and Jewish causes, conservation, the performing arts, and medical education and support related to bone health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from I J Feldman Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 I J Feldman Foundation Inc's EIN?
I J Feldman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does I J Feldman Foundation Inc 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 August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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