Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati
Supports the charitable, educational, & religious purposes of the jewish community foundation
Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati at a glance
In short: Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati gave $63K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $63K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $62,726
- -94.5% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -93.3% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $62,726
- -17.6% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $62,726
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Jewish Community Federation ($63K).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 16 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $1.1M (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation San Francisco, CA | Felson Family Fund | $62,726 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | — | $72,659 | $62,726 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $72,726 | $349,555 | $1,169,991 | $1,142,333 | 15 | $47,301 |
About Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati
Based on IRS filings
Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati is a public charity, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $63K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati is led by Joseph Felson, Director & President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joseph Felson
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Tabak
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sanford Colen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati
How much does Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati give each year?
Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati gave $63K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $1.1M across 15 grants.
Where does Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati operate?
Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Louisiana, New York.
What is Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati's EIN?
Joseph and Sherry Felson Family Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2620699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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