The Federbush Family Foundation
The Federbush Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $289K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $49K.
The Federbush Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Federbush Family Foundation gave $10K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,580
- +27.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,198
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $288,988
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 Federbush Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Jewish Congress ($4K). Together the top 8 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Federbush Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $22K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Jewish Congress New York, NY | Unrestricted | $4,400 |
| Hope for Depression Research New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,080 |
| Fape Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School Club New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Society of the Four Assets Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Guild Hall East Hampton, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Westminister School Simsbury, CT | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Urban Stages New York, NY | Unrestricted | $200 |
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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 | $288,988 | $58,695 | $11,870 | $9,580 | 8 | $9,580 | $48,692 | $12,375 |
| 2023 | $242,163 | $32,097 | $10,059 | $7,500 | 6 | $7,500 | $21,850 | $11,164 |
| 2022 | $220,125 | $-18,349 | $10,971 | $7,900 | 8 | $7,900 | $4,153 | $11,573 |
| 2021 | $249,445 | $89,818 | $21,955 | $18,900 | 7 | $18,900 | $67,802 | $9,759 |
| 2020 | $181,582 | $60,156 | $23,978 | $21,600 | 9 | — | $58,785 | $7,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Federbush Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Federbush Family Foundation is led by Marjorie S. Federbush, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marjorie S. Federbush
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexander Federbush
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
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 Federbush Family Foundation
How much does The Federbush Family Foundation give each year?
The Federbush Family Foundation gave $10K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 6 grants.
What is The Federbush Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Federbush Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,198, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Federbush Family Foundation give grants?
The Federbush Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Federbush Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Federbush Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Federbush Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Federbush Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Jewish Congress ($4,400), Hope for Depression Research ($1,080) and Fape ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Federbush Family Foundation?
The Federbush Family Foundation reported $289K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Federbush Family Foundation's EIN?
The Federbush Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3945188. 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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