The CDF Foundation
The CDF Foundation is a private foundation, based in Golden Valley, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K.
The CDF Foundation at a glance
In short: The CDF Foundation gave $36K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $36K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $36,000
- -42.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -96.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $36,000
- +1449.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who The CDF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Minneapolis Jewish Federation ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The CDF Foundation gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $63K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Jewish Federation Minnetonka, MN | General Operating | $36,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,009 | $1,763,552 | $36,000 | 1 | $1,749,206 | — | $33,388 |
| 2022 | $1,753,543 | $58,671 | $108,063 | $62,750 | 27 | $64,625 | $15,233 | $93,107 |
| 2021 | $1,802,935 | $914,085 | $76,662 | $54,000 | 27 | $55,934 | $698,781 | $64,334 |
| 2020 | $965,512 | $76,865 | $71,108 | $53,000 | 24 | — | $60,632 | $55,848 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The CDF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The CDF Foundation is led by Carolyn Fiterman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Carolyn Fiterman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Simon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jill Simon
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Roger Cone (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The CDF Foundation
How much does The CDF Foundation give each year?
The CDF Foundation gave $36K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $63K across 27 grants.
Where does The CDF Foundation operate?
The CDF Foundation has awarded grants in California, Minnesota, New York.
How much is The CDF Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The CDF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The CDF Foundation's EIN?
The CDF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1735202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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