Mark & Nina Feldman
Mark & Nina Feldman is a private foundation based in Millburn, New Jersey. It provides assistance to public charities carrying out their exempt purposes and, according to its stated policy, contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Mark & Nina Feldman at a glance
In short: Mark & Nina Feldman gave $120K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,040
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -36.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,872
- +40.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,602,312
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% 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 Mark & Nina Feldman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 225 Millburn Avenue 101, Millburn, NJ 07041
Phone: (973) 379-9555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark & Nina Feldman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palm Beach Synagogue ($55K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 100 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Florida received 46% of grant dollars, those in New Jersey received 36%, and those in New York received 15%. Recipients in Illinois and Colorado each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mark & Nina Feldman gives
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $73K (2021) to $205K (2023). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Synagogue Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $55,400 |
| American Friends of Genesis Jerusalem Inc Springfield, NJ | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $20,000 |
| Chai Center for Living Judaism Inc Millburn, NJ | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $5,400 |
| Newark Academy Livingston, NJ | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
| The Valerie Fund Maplewood, NJ | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $3,300 |
| American Friends of Lemaan Achai Suffern, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $2,660 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $2,000 |
| Keren Chasdei Yisroel Monroe, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,602,312 | $304,129 | $131,030 | $120,040 | 31 | $124,071 | $276,520 | $137,933 |
| 2024 | $2,429,839 | $123,539 | $143,646 | $135,280 | 49 | $138,810 | $119,479 | $129,628 |
| 2023 | $2,449,513 | $75,704 | $236,160 | $205,200 | 11 | $205,231 | $84,609 | $123,001 |
| 2022 | $2,609,969 | $229,558 | $92,255 | $92,200 | 5 | $92,231 | $227,039 | $137,875 |
| 2021 | $2,472,666 | $235,813 | $79,883 | $72,800 | 4 | — | $246,929 | $128,723 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark & Nina Feldman reported a distributable amount of $138K 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
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is providing assistance to public charities in carrying out their exempt purposes. Its grants include unrestricted support for recipients’ exempt purposes.
Examples illustrate the range of organizations it supports. American Friends of Genesis Jerusalem says it supports Israeli schools offering post-high-school programs in Jewish studies, touring, and volunteer work. The Valerie Fund says it raises funds for comprehensive healthcare for children with cancer and blood disorders. Newark Academy says it seeks to contribute thoughtful and compassionate citizens who embrace ethical, intellectual, and civic responsibilities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $120,040. Grants ranged from $360 to $55,400, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $55,400 to Palm Beach Synagogue, $20,000 to American Friends of Genesis Jerusalem, $5,400 to Chai Center for Living Judaism, and $5,000 each to Newark Academy and The Valerie Fund. The listed grants were for unrestricted support of the recipients’ exempt purposes.
Other 2025 grants included $2,000 each to Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, and $1,500 to Jewish Relief Agency. The latter describes its work as feeding the hungry through periodic food distributions and organizing programs and events related to Jewish learning and observance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Feldman as trustee and treasurer, and Jacob Feldman and Samuel Feldman as trustees.
Mark & Nina Feldman's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Feldman
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Feldman
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Feldman
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Mark & Nina Feldman
How much does Mark & Nina Feldman give each year?
Mark & Nina Feldman gave $120K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $135K across 49 grants.
What is Mark & Nina Feldman's typical grant size?
Mark & Nina Feldman's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,872, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mark & Nina Feldman give grants?
Mark & Nina Feldman's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (36%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Springfield, NJ (2 grants), Millburn, NJ (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Mark & Nina Feldman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mark & Nina Feldman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mark & Nina Feldman's largest grantees?
Mark & Nina Feldman's largest 2025 grantees include Palm Beach Synagogue ($55,400), American Friends of Genesis Jerusalem Inc ($20,000) and Chai Center for Living Judaism Inc ($5,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mark & Nina Feldman?
Mark & Nina Feldman reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (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 Mark & Nina Feldman fund?
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is providing assistance to public charities in carrying out their exempt purposes. Its grants include unrestricted support for recipients’ exempt purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mark & Nina Feldman?
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 Mark & Nina Feldman's EIN?
Mark & Nina Feldman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2770566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Mark & Nina Feldman 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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