The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry
The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry is a private foundation, based in Centerport, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry at a glance
In short: The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,720
- -60.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,720
- +98.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,720
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% 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 Dr Carol and Mr Jerry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 35% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $15K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Cultural | $3,720 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $-10,185 | $8,134 | $5,360 | $3,720 | 1 | $3,720 | $6,494 | $10,633 |
| 2023 | $-12,959 | $10,046 | $9,478 | $9,350 | 5 | $9,350 | $9,918 | $10,087 |
| 2022 | $-13,527 | $9,185 | $11,250 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $7,935 | $9,629 |
| 2021 | $-11,462 | $12,157 | $15,900 | $14,750 | 1 | $14,750 | $11,007 | $9,152 |
| 2020 | $-8,030 | $12,053 | $14,900 | — | — | — | $10,903 | $8,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry is led by Miriam L. Feldstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miriam L. Feldstein
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce A. Rosen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Kaufman
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 Dr Carol and Mr Jerry
How much does The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry give each year?
The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry gave $4K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 5 grants.
Where does The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry operate?
The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York.
How much is The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry's EIN?
The Dr Carol and Mr Jerry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1655017. 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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