The Edelstein Foundation
The Edelstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Carbondale, Colorado. It reported 14 grants totaling $162,325 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations including arts and cultural institutions, community organizations, and organizations working in other areas.
The Edelstein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edelstein Foundation gave $162K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $162,325
- +43.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,595
- +53.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,038,246
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Edelstein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1949, Carbondale, CO 81623
Phone: (970) 923-9999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edelstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aspen Art Museum ($79K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 57 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (64%), California (17%), Nevada (15%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edelstein Foundation gives
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $162K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | Charitable - General Support | $78,625 |
| Keep Memory Alive Las Vegas, NV | Charitable - General Support | $25,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center Snowmass Village, CO | Charitable - General Support | $10,100 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | Charitable - General Support | $10,000 |
| High Desert Test Sites Joshua Tree, CA | Charitable - General Support | $8,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies Aspen, CO | Charitable - General Support | $5,000 |
| Desert X Palm Springs, CA | Charitable - General Support | $5,000 |
| English in Action Carbondale, CO | Charitable - General Support | $5,000 |
| Sybarite Chamber Players Ltd New York, NY | Charitable - General Support | $5,000 |
| The Desert Community Foundation Palm Desert, CA | Charitable - General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,038,246 | $153,714 | $179,840 | $162,325 | 14 | $169,404 | $146,635 | $164,186 |
| 2024 | $3,161,637 | $167,638 | $126,501 | $113,500 | 15 | $119,261 | $161,992 | $156,483 |
| 2023 | $3,120,464 | $129,375 | $121,759 | $99,295 | 12 | $109,590 | $119,206 | $147,632 |
| 2022 | $3,111,315 | $125,249 | $131,526 | $128,050 | 10 | $128,865 | $124,088 | $148,506 |
| 2021 | $3,120,044 | $131,573 | $113,207 | $95,000 | 6 | $103,327 | $122,793 | $168,751 |
| 2020 | $3,108,355 | $133,617 | $79,073 | $75,000 | 2 | — | $152,004 | $155,460 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edelstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $164K 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 included support for organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, include advancing contemporary art and cultural engagement (Aspen Art Museum); fostering creativity and learning in the visual arts (Anderson Ranch Arts Center); supporting experimental art connected to the local environment and community (High Desert Test Sites); and helping immigrants learn English and develop skills (English in Action).
Other 2025 grantees described missions involving chamber music (Sybarite Chamber Players), environmental education and support (Aspen Center for Environmental Studies), community philanthropy (Aspen Community Foundation), and dance programs for children (Celebrate the Beat).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $162,325. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $78,625, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $78,625 to Aspen Art Museum, $25,000 to Keep Memory Alive, $10,100 to Anderson Ranch Arts Center, $10,000 to Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation, and $8,000 to High Desert Test Sites. The listed grant purposes were charitable general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Leo Edelstein as president and Marshall Eisenberg as secretary.
The Edelstein Foundation is led by James Leo Edelstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Leo Edelstein
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Eisenberg
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anita Gustis (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Edelstein Foundation
How much does The Edelstein Foundation give each year?
The Edelstein Foundation gave $162K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $114K across 15 grants.
What is The Edelstein Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edelstein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,595, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edelstein Foundation give grants?
The Edelstein Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and Nevada (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aspen, CO (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Edelstein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Edelstein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edelstein Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edelstein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aspen Art Museum ($78,625), Keep Memory Alive ($25,000) and Anderson Ranch Arts Center ($10,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edelstein Foundation?
The Edelstein Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edelstein Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edelstein Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Edelstein Foundation's EIN?
The Edelstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6056582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Edelstein 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Edelstein Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-edelstein-foundation-morg_81cd1691fd5148379b5e618dde1d1cf5
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