Roger Feldman Foundation
The Roger Feldman Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting emergency medical services in Israel, healthcare for children with cancer and blood disorders, and public access to art and arts education.
Roger Feldman Foundation at a glance
In short: Roger Feldman Foundation gave $324K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $324,495
- +178.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -53.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,633
- +493.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $2,585,204
- +92.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (98% 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 Roger Feldman Foundation
- 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: 1 Post Office Square Fl 25, Boston, MA 02109-2115
Phone: (617) 574-3513
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roger Feldman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colel Chabad ($312K). Together the top 10 received $324K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 121 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, reported grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (98%), Virginia (1%), New Jersey (1%), Pennsylvania (1%), and Massachusetts (0%). These percentages are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Roger Feldman Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $691; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $430 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 288% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 $30K (2019) to $324K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $324K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colel Chabad Brookyn, NY | For the Establishment and | $311,800 |
| Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church Potomac Falls, VA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Chabad of the Undergrads Inc State College, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| The Valerie Fund Maplewood, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | Membership at the Young | $1,075 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Temple B'nail Jeshurun Short Hills, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $700 |
| New York Architects Regatta New York, NY | To Support Joan Taylor Fisk | $500 |
| The Jewish Community Project of Lower New York, NY | Jewish Community Project | $360 |
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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 | $2,585,204 | $1,613,276 | $367,076 | $324,495 | 15 | $321,710 | $1,595,436 | $315,612 |
| 2024 | $1,340,775 | $285,663 | $145,957 | $116,580 | 32 | $131,786 | $270,492 | $249,074 |
| 2023 | $1,201,114 | $-59,817 | $70,610 | $58,745 | 21 | $64,695 | $6,055 | $96,649 |
| 2022 | $1,327,105 | $-120,251 | $101,476 | $83,650 | 26 | $88,449 | $15,977 | $72,466 |
| 2021 | $1,553,308 | $427,244 | $68,967 | $52,520 | 27 | $58,031 | $421,768 | $80,467 |
| 2020 | $1,195,031 | $258,663 | $40,688 | $32,150 | 17 | — | $254,412 | $58,473 |
| 2019 | $976,973 | $46,617 | $40,718 | $29,865 | 16 | — | $43,684 | $49,569 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roger Feldman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $316K 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 include support for organizations with varied activities. American Friends of Magen David Adom describes its mission as fundraising and advocacy in the United States for Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel. The Valerie Fund says it raises funds for comprehensive healthcare for children with cancer and blood disorders. The Frick Collection describes its work as operating an art museum and library for public enjoyment and the advancement of fine arts study; the Museum of Modern Art says it works to foster public awareness of modern and contemporary art.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $324,495. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $311,800, with a median of $700. Its largest reported grant was $311,800 to Colel Chabad. Other notable grants included $3,000 to Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, $1,800 each to American Friends of Magen David Adom and Chabad of the Undergrads, and $1,500 to the Valerie Fund. The Frick Collection received $1,075, and the Museum of Modern Art received $210.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Roger B. Feldman, Hadley E. Feldman, and Scott C. Feldman as trustees.
Roger Feldman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hadley E. Feldman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Roger B. Feldman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott C. Feldman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
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 Roger Feldman Foundation
How much does Roger Feldman Foundation give each year?
Roger Feldman Foundation gave $324K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 32 grants.
What is Roger Feldman Foundation's typical grant size?
Roger Feldman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $700, and its average grant was $21,633, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Roger Feldman Foundation that year got $691 on average.
Where does Roger Feldman Foundation give grants?
Roger Feldman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does Roger Feldman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Roger Feldman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Roger Feldman Foundation's largest grantees?
Roger Feldman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colel Chabad ($311,800), Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church ($3,000) and American Friends of Magen David Adom ($1,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Roger Feldman Foundation?
Roger Feldman Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $322K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $316K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Roger Feldman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied activities. American Friends of Magen David Adom describes its mission as fundraising and advocacy in the United States for Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roger Feldman Foundation?
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 Roger Feldman Foundation's EIN?
Roger Feldman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7312157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Roger Feldman Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
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