The Feibelman Foundation
The Feibelman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $556K. Net investment income was $676K.
The Feibelman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Feibelman Foundation gave $556K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $555,518
- +118.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $79,360
- +149.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $19,759,801
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Feibelman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of RI ($200K). Together the top 7 received $556K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 53 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Feibelman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 61% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $171K (2023) to $1.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $556K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of RI Providence, RI | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI | Charitable | $150,000 |
| The Miriam Hospital Providence, RI | Charitable | $135,000 |
| United Way Providence, RI | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Temple Beth-El Providence, RI | Charitable | $15,018 |
| J Arnholz Foundation Hollywood, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society Warwick, RI | Charitable | $5,500 |
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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 | $19,759,801 | $699,991 | $579,017 | $555,518 | 7 | $555,518 | $676,492 | $907,027 |
| 2024 | $17,455,646 | $671,608 | $269,120 | $254,394 | 8 | $254,394 | $656,882 | $806,174 |
| 2023 | $15,653,179 | $490,703 | $194,602 | $171,350 | 10 | $171,350 | $378,332 | $712,529 |
| 2022 | $13,495,568 | $1,186,686 | $1,207,909 | $1,187,000 | 14 | $1,187,000 | $1,046,293 | $725,364 |
| 2021 | $16,551,407 | $10,414,041 | $1,624,748 | $1,549,630 | 14 | $1,549,630 | $1,389,764 | $559,837 |
| 2020 | $7,124,830 | $3,678,592 | $315,828 | $301,783 | 17 | — | $2,535,724 | $280,786 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Feibelman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $907K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Feibelman Foundation is led by Barbara Feibelman, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Feibelman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: H. Jack Feibelman (2020) — Trustee
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 Feibelman Foundation
How much does The Feibelman Foundation give each year?
The Feibelman Foundation gave $556K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $254K across 8 grants.
What is The Feibelman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Feibelman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $79,360, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Feibelman Foundation give grants?
The Feibelman Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (5 grants).
Does The Feibelman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Feibelman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Feibelman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Feibelman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of RI ($200,000), Rhode Island Community Foundation ($150,000) and The Miriam Hospital ($135,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Feibelman Foundation?
The Feibelman Foundation reported $19.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $556K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $907K (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 Feibelman Foundation's EIN?
The Feibelman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0499644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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