The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc
The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Founded by brothers Armand and Donald Feigenbaum, it supports organizations and activities aligned with its stated purpose, with organizations located in or providing primary benefits to the Berkshires as its preferred grant recipients.
The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc gave $4.0M across 105 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Massachusetts. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,000,350
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 105
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,099
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $78,251,129
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (19 of 97, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website offers online and hard-copy application options. Applications are limited to the equivalent of five pages of single-sided printed material. Applicants must provide an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt letter, a proposal description including a project budget if applicable, relevant information about the applicant organization, and its most recent annual financial statement and operating budget. Grants are restricted to private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations whose services are consistent with the foundation’s stated purpose.
- Review Cycle
- The website says requests are reviewed in January and May. Submit by December 31 for January review or April 30 for May review.
- Deadline
- The website says requests are reviewed in January and May.
- Contact
Application contact: The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 2 South Street Suite 235, Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: (413) 499-2880
Email: info@feigenbaumfoundation.com
Website: https://feigenbaumfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc
Who The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Union College ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
464 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 400 grants of 464 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies organizations located in or providing primary benefits to the Berkshires as preferred recipients. In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 26% to New York and 1% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 105 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 97 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2020) to $4.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 105 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union College Schenectady, NY | Building Restoration, Professorship, and Forum Sponsorship | $1,000,000 |
| Colonial Theatre Association Pittsfield, MA | Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | Endowment/Capital Campaign | $450,000 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Great Barrington, MA | Suport for Restoration of Roof | $100,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires Great Barrington, MA | Careworks Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company Pittsfield, MA | Mentoring Program; Black Voices Sponsorship; Show Sponsorship | $80,000 |
| Community Access to the Arts Great Barrington, MA | Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Berkshire Music School Pittsfield, MA | Community Engagement Programs | $50,000 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Inc Great Barrington, MA | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Berkshire Innovation Center Pittsfield, MA | Operating Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,251,129 | $7,243,140 | $5,229,006 | $4,000,350 | 105 | $4,498,307 | $6,647,835 | $4,460,989 |
| 2023 | $76,236,995 | $3,695,194 | $4,491,671 | $3,378,042 | 99 | $3,897,146 | $3,147,033 | $4,035,723 |
| 2022 | $77,033,472 | $4,150,623 | $4,667,904 | $3,489,963 | 93 | $4,010,021 | $3,575,673 | $4,088,745 |
| 2021 | $77,550,637 | $8,621,230 | $4,975,715 | $3,735,104 | 92 | $4,233,986 | $8,012,975 | $4,591,964 |
| 2020 | $73,905,122 | $8,281,259 | $4,241,062 | $3,152,302 | 75 | — | $7,754,537 | $3,816,407 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide financial assistance for the areas listed above; its website says the order does not indicate priority. It grants to private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing services consistent with that purpose.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Foundation describes its work as supporting the college, its faculty, staff and students, with emphasis on academic quality and access to higher education. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center describes presenting year-round performances, films and cultural events, while Barrington Stage Company describes producing theatre, developing new plays and musicals, and bringing new audiences into the theatre. Community Access to the Arts says it nurtures the creativity of people with disabilities through visual and performing arts. Berkshire Innovation Center describes supporting regional businesses, including manufacturers and startups, to expand innovation and growth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 105 grants totaling $4,000,350. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $1,000,000, with a median of $20,000. Examples include $1,000,000 to Union College for building restoration, a professorship and forum sponsorship; $500,000 to Colonial Theatre Association for operating support; and $450,000 to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts for an endowment or capital campaign. Other awards included $100,000 to Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires for its CareWorks capital campaign and $80,000 to Barrington Stage Company for a mentoring program, Black Voices sponsorship and show sponsorship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Emil George as president, Richard A. Lombardi as treasurer and Michael Ferry as director.
The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc is led by Emil George, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emil George
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Michael Ferry
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Richard A. Lombardi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $60K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to Emil George (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc
How much does The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc give each year?
The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc gave $4.0M across 105 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 99 grants.
What is The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $38,099, across 105 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc give grants?
The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, MA (47 grants), Great Barrington, MA (14 grants), North Adams, MA (7 grants) and GT Barrington, MA (5 grants).
Does The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 105) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Union College ($1,000,000), Colonial Theatre Association ($500,000) and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ($450,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc?
The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc reported $78.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to provide financial assistance for the areas listed above; its website says the order does not indicate priority. It grants to private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing services consistent with that purpose. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s website offers online and hard-copy application options. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3000345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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