The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc
The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Margate, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $431K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $34K.
The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,667
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $431,460
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% 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 Fern Mountain Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mighty Writers ($15K). Together the top 3 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 119% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $35K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mighty Writers Philadelphia, PA | Support of the Arts | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City Atlantic City, NJ | Support of the Arts | $10,000 |
| The Youth Arts & Self-Empowerment Project Philadelphia, PA | Support of the Arts | $10,000 |
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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 | $431,460 | $35,251 | $37,133 | $35,000 | 3 | $35,157 | $33,950 | $23,528 |
| 2024 | $433,342 | $28,917 | $32,236 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,152 | $27,708 | $21,903 |
| 2023 | $436,661 | $-16,380 | $27,297 | $25,000 | 3 | $25,150 | $13,275 | $22,396 |
| 2022 | $480,338 | $16,001 | $19,576 | $16,000 | 2 | $16,000 | $13,364 | $22,717 |
| 2021 | $483,913 | $35,535 | $34,903 | $31,000 | 2 | $31,000 | $26,811 | $24,974 |
| 2020 | $483,281 | $-2,230 | $30,003 | $26,000 | 3 | — | $10,625 | $23,145 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia Rosenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reed Rosenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Rosenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Fern Mountain Foundation Inc
How much does The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc give each year?
The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc gave $35K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 3 grants.
What is The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc give grants?
The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of the Arts" (3 grants).
How large is The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc?
The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc reported $431K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Fern Mountain Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2579412. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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