R & B Feder Charitable Foundation
R & B Feder Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Its 2024 filing says awards must go to 501(c)(3) organizations whose function is related to the creative arts.
R & B Feder Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: R & B Feder Charitable Foundation gave $57K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,603
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,043
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $841,189
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to R & B Feder Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a written application describing the organization’s background, function, and status as a 501(c)(3) organization. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations whose function is related to the creative arts.
- Review Cycle
- Submit the application 60 days before the requested payment date.
- Deadline
- Submit the application 60 days before the requested payment date.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronald Feder
Mailing address: P O Box 1943, Ocean Springs, MS 39566
Phone: (228) 875-0796
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R & B Feder Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Mississippi ($20K). Together the top 8 received $48K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($8,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi, 2% to recipients in Maine, and 1% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How R & B Feder Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2022) to $85K (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | Fellowships | $20,000 |
| Walter Anderson Museum Ocean Springs, MS | Fellowship | $11,590 |
| Thacker Mountain Radio Show Oxford, MS | Fellowship | $8,983 |
| Friends of Art Culture & Education Ocean Springs, MS | Fellowship | $3,780 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,750 |
| Papos Ocean Springs, MS | Fellowship | $1,000 |
| Bacot Fdn of South MS Pascagoula, MS | Fellowship | $1,000 |
| Ms Songwriters Ocean Springs, MS | Fellowship | $1,000 |
| USAA San Antonio, TX | Fellowship | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $841,189 | $102,667 | $86,837 | $56,603 | 14 | $56,603 | $72,331 |
| 2023 | $824,986 | $73,958 | $91,373 | $64,920 | 21 | $64,920 | $47,505 |
| 2022 | $841,783 | $80,471 | $82,991 | $54,700 | 15 | $54,700 | $52,180 |
| 2021 | $843,649 | $100,266 | $93,871 | $66,275 | 17 | $66,275 | $72,670 |
| 2020 | $836,933 | $34,951 | $109,395 | $85,035 | 17 | — | $10,591 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing restricts awards to 501(c)(3) organizations whose function is related to the creative arts. Among its grantees, the University of Mississippi describes its mission as acquiring, constructing, maintaining, and improving facilities for university use; the Walter Anderson Museum of Art describes its mission as educating and exhibiting the works of Walter I. Anderson and his family.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $56,603. Grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest 2024 awards included $20,000 to the University of Mississippi, $11,590 to the Walter Anderson Museum, $8,983 to Thacker Mountain Radio Show, $3,780 to Friends of Art Culture & Education, and $3,500 to an individual recipient The filing lists the purposes of these awards as “fellowships” or “fellowship.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald M. Feder as chairman/treasurer and Celeste E. Feder as president/director.
R & B Feder Charitable Foundation is led by Celeste E. Feder, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Celeste E. Feder
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ronald M. Feder
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 R & B Feder Charitable Foundation
How much does R & B Feder Charitable Foundation give each year?
R & B Feder Charitable Foundation gave $57K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 21 grants.
What is R & B Feder Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
R & B Feder Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,043, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R & B Feder Charitable Foundation give grants?
R & B Feder Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ocean Springs, MS (4 grants).
Does R & B Feder Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on R & B Feder Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fellowship" (12 grants).
Who are R & B Feder Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
R & B Feder Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Mississippi ($20,000), Walter Anderson Museum ($11,590) and Thacker Mountain Radio Show ($8,983), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($8,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R & B Feder Charitable Foundation?
R & B Feder Charitable Foundation reported $841K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $103K.
What does R & B Feder Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing restricts awards to 501(c)(3) organizations whose function is related to the creative arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R & B Feder Charitable Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R & B Feder Charitable Foundation's EIN?
R & B Feder Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0939929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does R & B Feder Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). R & B Feder Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/r-and-b-feder-charitable-foundation-morg_3574cb31186448ccb65e10d468ced65f
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