The Finkelstein Foundation
The Finkelstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Glen Echo, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $40,400, all designated for operating support.
The Finkelstein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Finkelstein Foundation gave $40K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Texas. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,400
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,244
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $46,043
- +20.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (42% 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 Finkelstein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6106 Harvard Avenue PO Box 713, Glen Echo, MD 20812
Phone: (301) 208-9191
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Finkelstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woodley House Inc ($11K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website’s funding guidelines specify a geographic focus of Europe, Israel, and the United States for research projects. Remembrance projects have a global focus but are to take place at or around Bayer AG company locations. The website describes dialogue-oriented work in Europe, Israel, and the United States.
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. Texas accounted for 42% of grant dollars, DC 32%, Virginia 9%, Maryland 8%, and New York 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Finkelstein Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $25K (2022) to $48K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodley House Inc Washington, DC | Operating Support | $11,000 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services Inc Houston, TX | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Briscoe Center for American History Austin, TX | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| PMC Cohan Shapiro Hellman Arlington, VA | Operating Support | $3,750 |
| Harry Ransom Center Austin, TX | Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Learning Undefeated Inc Gaithersburg, MD | Operating Support | $2,500 |
| George H W Bush Presidential Library & Museum College Station, TX | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption New York, NY | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Inc Houston, TX | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| The Library Company of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Operating Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $46,043 | $55,852 | $40,400 | $40,400 | 18 | $40,400 | $55,852 | $44,933 |
| 2023 | $38,298 | $32,238 | $47,600 | $47,600 | 26 | $47,600 | $32,238 | $43,105 |
| 2022 | $46,067 | $31,084 | $29,402 | $24,950 | 14 | $29,402 | $31,084 | $47,536 |
| 2021 | $38,385 | $29,099 | $29,186 | $25,392 | 13 | $27,341 | $29,046 | $25,057 |
| 2020 | $45,716 | $30,104 | $36,314 | $32,245 | 23 | — | $35,589 | $25,284 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Finkelstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 website describes three areas of work: research, remembrance, and resilience. Its funding guidelines, effective June 23, 2026, identify research on I.G. Farben and Nazi forced labor, the role of chemical and pharmaceutical companies during the Nazi era, and the experiences of perpetrators and victims. Remembrance projects are described as focusing on Nazi forced labor, I.G. Farben and related biographies and local connections, and Jewish life and biographies connected to Nazi history. The website also describes work to strengthen resilience to anti-Semitism, racism, hatred, totalitarianism, and discrimination.
The 2024 filing records operating-support grants to organizations with varied missions. For example, Woodley House says it provides supportive housing and services to DC residents with mental health disorders; Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services says it provides care primarily to older people of the Jewish faith; and Learning Undefeated says it builds STEM experiences for young people. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $40,400. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $11,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest awards included $11,000 to Woodley House, $5,000 each to Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services and The Briscoe Center for American History, and $3,750 to PMC Cohan Shapiro Hellman. The filing lists each of these awards as operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack Finkelstein Jr. as president, and Jim Finkelstein and Linda Finkelstein as trustees.
The Finkelstein Foundation is led by Jack Finkelstein Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Finkelstein Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Finkelstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Finkelstein
Trustee
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 Finkelstein Foundation
How much does The Finkelstein Foundation give each year?
The Finkelstein Foundation gave $40K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 26 grants.
What is The Finkelstein Foundation's typical grant size?
The Finkelstein Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,244, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Finkelstein Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Finkelstein Foundation give grants?
The Finkelstein Foundation's top state is Texas, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (32%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants), Houston, TX (2 grants) and Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Does The Finkelstein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Finkelstein Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Finkelstein Foundation's largest grantees?
The Finkelstein Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Woodley House Inc ($11,000), Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services Inc ($5,000) and The Briscoe Center for American History ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Finkelstein Foundation?
The Finkelstein Foundation reported $46K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (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 does The Finkelstein Foundation fund?
The website describes three areas of work: research, remembrance, and resilience. Its funding guidelines, effective June 23, 2026, identify research on I.G. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Finkelstein Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Finkelstein Foundation's EIN?
The Finkelstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6061363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Finkelstein Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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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