The David & Marguerite Reisfeld

Private foundation · Grantmaker Cos Cob, CT EIN: 22-2192164
International human rightsHuman services

The David & Marguerite Reisfeld is a private foundation focused on International human rights, based in Cos Cob, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $39K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $842.

The David & Marguerite Reisfeld at a glance

In short: The David & Marguerite Reisfeld gave $5K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$5,103
-9.7% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$1,021
-9.7% vs 2023
Median grant
$250
Total assets
$38,586
-13.0% vs 2023
Primary geography
Indiana (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The David & Marguerite Reisfeld funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Delta Upsilon Educational Foundatio: $3K across 2 grantsDelta Upsilon EducationalFoundatio$3K · 2 grantsUniversity of Rochester: $2KUniversity of Rochester$2KBrain Behavior Research: $103Brain Behavior Research$103American Cancer Society: $100American Cancer Society$100

The largest 2024 recipient was Delta Upsilon Educational Foundatio ($3K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $5K.

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

23<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

IndianapolisRochesterTulsaWashingtonChicagoDallasEdisonNew York

How The David & Marguerite Reisfeld gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 166% of 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

$0$2K$4K$6K2 grants2020 6 grants2021 5 grants2022 5 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $6K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $5K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Delta Upsilon Educational Foundatio Indianapolis, INTo Provide Education Scholarships$2,500
University of Rochester Rochester, NYTo Provide Education Scholarships$2,150
Delta Upsilon Educational Foundatio Indianapolis, INTo Provide Education Resources$250
Brain Behavior Research Chicago, ILTo Provide Education Resources$103
American Cancer Society Tulsa, OKTo Provide Education Resources$100
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$38,586$842$6,630$5,1035$5,103$842$3,067
2023$44,374$1,239$6,851$5,6505$5,650$1,255$2,773
2022$48,986$-442$5,850$4,7005$4,700$833$2,861
2021$55,278$627$6,613$5,1256$5,125$627$3,261
2020$61,264$578$3,472$2,0502—$578$2,940

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David & Marguerite Reisfeld reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The David & Marguerite Reisfeld is led by Daryl W. Reisfeld, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Daryl W. Reisfeld

    President & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donald I. Reisfeld

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Morton L. Reisfeld

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    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 The David & Marguerite Reisfeld

How much does The David & Marguerite Reisfeld give each year?

The David & Marguerite Reisfeld gave $5K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 5 grants.

What is The David & Marguerite Reisfeld's typical grant size?

The David & Marguerite Reisfeld's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $1,021, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The David & Marguerite Reisfeld give grants?

The David & Marguerite Reisfeld gives mostly in Indiana: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).

Does The David & Marguerite Reisfeld give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The David & Marguerite Reisfeld's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Education Resources" (3 grants).

Who are The David & Marguerite Reisfeld's largest grantees?

The David & Marguerite Reisfeld's largest 2024 grantees include Delta Upsilon Educational Foundatio ($2,750 across 2 grants), University of Rochester ($2,150) and Brain Behavior Research ($103), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The David & Marguerite Reisfeld?

The David & Marguerite Reisfeld reported $39K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The David & Marguerite Reisfeld?

The David & Marguerite Reisfeld is a private foundation focused on International human rights, based in Cos Cob, CT. It holds $39K in total assets as of 2024.

What is The David & Marguerite Reisfeld's EIN?

The David & Marguerite Reisfeld's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2192164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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