The Feinberg Foundation
The Feinberg Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $488K. Net investment income was $782K.
The Feinberg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Feinberg Foundation gave $488K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $488,000
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,000
- +67.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (94% 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 Feinberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Performing Arts Society ($380K). Together the top 8 received $488K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 50 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Feinberg Foundation gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $400K (2020) to $488K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $488K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Performing Arts Society Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $380,000 |
| Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| American Foundation for the Blind Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Connecticut College New London, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency Rockville, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Symphony Orchestra Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Live It Learn It Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
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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 | — | $823,003 | $541,462 | $488,000 | 8 | $488,000 | $782,100 | $364,761 |
| 2023 | $5,797,277 | $318,351 | $458,334 | $400,000 | 11 | $400,000 | $272,279 | $398,544 |
| 2022 | $5,938,592 | $332,426 | $492,713 | $425,000 | 11 | $425,000 | $282,845 | $413,389 |
| 2021 | $6,098,879 | $383,417 | $460,491 | $400,000 | 10 | $400,000 | $333,455 | $457,651 |
| 2020 | $6,160,629 | $237,798 | $456,070 | $400,000 | 10 | — | $191,179 | $386,912 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Feinberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $365K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Feinberg Foundation is led by Robert Feinberg, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Feinberg
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Feinberg
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Dweck
Secretary
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 Feinberg Foundation
How much does The Feinberg Foundation give each year?
The Feinberg Foundation gave $488K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 11 grants.
What is The Feinberg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Feinberg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $61,000, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Feinberg Foundation give grants?
The Feinberg Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does The Feinberg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Feinberg 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 Feinberg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Feinberg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washington Performing Arts Society ($380,000), Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind ($50,000) and American Foundation for the Blind ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is The Feinberg Foundation?
The Feinberg Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Bethesda, MD.
How much is The Feinberg Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Feinberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $365K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Feinberg Foundation's EIN?
The Feinberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7000380. 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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