Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus
Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports charitable grants to 54 organizations, including education, justice, cultural, and community organizations.
Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus at a glance
In short: Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus gave $1.0M across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,039,203
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +31.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,245
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,394,322
- -22.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (12 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1120 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128
Phone: (917) 678-6500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National School Climate Center ($416K). Together the top 10 received $943K.
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 220 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 13% to recipients in Massachusetts. The reported shares were 1% for Washington, DC, and 0% each for Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 54 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 343% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2020) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National School Climate Center New York, NY | Charitable | $415,800 |
| Brennan Center for Justice New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves New York, NY | Charitable | $85,000 |
| B'nai Jeshurin New York, NY | General Charitable | $33,060 |
| Friends Seminary New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| 92ND St Y New York, NY | General Charitable | $29,600 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Brandeis Waltham, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,394,322 | $653,462 | $1,055,074 | $1,039,203 | 54 | $1,039,203 | $653,462 | $303,297 |
| 2024 | $1,795,934 | $692,158 | $946,479 | $934,703 | 41 | $934,703 | $692,158 | $323,207 |
| 2023 | $2,050,255 | $437,402 | $805,052 | $796,773 | 35 | $796,773 | $437,402 | $310,546 |
| 2022 | $2,417,905 | $271,835 | $701,124 | $696,716 | 56 | $696,716 | $271,835 | $329,926 |
| 2021 | $2,847,194 | $129,352 | $352,637 | $348,234 | 34 | $348,234 | $129,352 | $277,498 |
| 2020 | $3,070,479 | $116,798 | $115,029 | $111,543 | 23 | — | $116,798 | $283,618 |
| 2019 | $3,068,710 | $129,954 | $389,212 | $371,144 | 39 | — | $114,609 | $288,647 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus reported a distributable amount of $303K 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 included support for organizations whose own stated missions span different areas. For example, the National School Climate Center says it helps schools integrate social and emotional learning with academic instruction; the Brennan Center for Justice and Innocence Project also received grants. Yamba Malawi describes its work as empowering communities to address poverty through programs focused on children’s well-being, sustainable businesses, and financial management.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $1,039,203. Grants ranged from $86 to $415,800, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $415,800 to the National School Climate Center, $100,000 each to the Brennan Center for Justice, Harvard University, and Columbia University, and $85,000 to Facing History and Ourselves. Other grants included $33,060 to B’nai Jeshurin, $30,000 to Friends Seminary, and $29,600 to 92nd St Y.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael S Feldberg and Ruth Lazarus as trustees.
Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael S. Feldberg
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Lazarus
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus
How much does Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus give each year?
Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus gave $1.0M across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $935K across 41 grants.
What is Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus's typical grant size?
Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $19,245, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus that year got $47K on average.
Where does Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus give grants?
Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (33 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), East Hampton, NY (3 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (43 grants).
Who are Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus's largest grantees?
Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus's largest 2025 grantees include National School Climate Center ($415,800), Brennan Center for Justice ($100,000) and Harvard University ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus?
Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions span different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus?
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 Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus's EIN?
Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6519554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Michael S Feldberg - Ruth Lazarus 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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