The Needelman Family Foundation
The Needelman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Its 2025 filing describes support for a grantmaking organization that provides resources to develop programs benefiting local Jewish agencies and other community organizations.
The Needelman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Needelman Family Foundation gave $10K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $870.833), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,450
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $871
- -26.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $56,610
- -10.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Needelman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 33 Harbor Island, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 675-8111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Needelman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Foundation of Oc ($7K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 71% of grant dollars. New York received 10%, Pennsylvania 6%, and Maryland and Tennessee 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Needelman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $12K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation of Oc Irvine, CA | Bring a culture of legacy within the o.c. Jewish community & empower individuals to engage in meaningful philanthropy. | $7,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center Warrington, PA | Dedicated to improving the lives of visually impaired israelis through the faithful assistance of a guide dog. | $600 |
| Alley Cat Allies Inc Bethesda, MD | To transform & develop communities to protect & improve the lives of cats. | $400 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Offer Educational, Cultural, Recreational, Social Services Programs | $400 |
| Panthera Foundation New York, NY | To ensure the future of wild cats through scientific leadership & global conservation action. | $400 |
| Tiger Haven Foundation Kingston, TN | Sanctuary & rescue facility for big cats, much like an animal shelter for house pets. | $400 |
| Chabad Center for Jewish Life Newport Beach, CA | To strengthen jewish family life and foster a sense of belonging for all | $300 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Service Stamford, CT | Provides a free jewish educational and cultural television network. | $250 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cold Spring, KY | Empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect & dignity. | $200 |
| National Wildlife Federation Merrifield, VA | Uniting all americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,610 | $7,681 | $14,297 | $10,450 | 12 | $10,450 | $7,681 |
| 2024 | $63,226 | $7,397 | $14,934 | $11,868 | 10 | $11,868 | $7,397 |
| 2023 | $70,763 | $7,106 | $15,197 | $12,300 | 16 | $12,300 | $7,106 |
| 2022 | $78,854 | $6,836 | $14,788 | $12,325 | 14 | $12,325 | $6,836 |
| 2021 | $86,806 | $6,705 | $11,498 | $9,035 | 14 | $9,035 | $6,705 |
| 2020 | $91,599 | $6,688 | $9,347 | $6,050 | 20 | — | $6,688 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing funds to a grantmaking organization that develops programs for local Jewish agencies and other community organizations. Its 2025 grants also went to organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, animal welfare and conservation, veterans’ services, and support for Israel’s protectors.
Among the grantees, Alley Cat Allies describes its mission as protecting and improving cats’ lives by transforming and developing communities. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it provides support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. Disabled American Veterans describes its purpose as empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $10,450. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $7,000, with a median grant of $350.
The largest grant was $7,000 to the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County, for bringing a culture of legacy to the local Jewish community and encouraging meaningful philanthropy. Other grants included $600 to Israel Guide Dog Center; $400 each to Alley Cat Allies, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, Panthera Foundation, and Tiger Haven Foundation; and $300 to Chabad Center for Jewish Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chester Needelman as president, Dorothy Needelman as vice president, and Mitchel Needelman as CFO.
The Needelman Family Foundation is led by Chester Needelman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chester Needelman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dorothy Needelman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mitchel Needelman
C.f.o.
On filings since 2020
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 Needelman Family Foundation
How much does The Needelman Family Foundation give each year?
The Needelman Family Foundation gave $10K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 10 grants.
What is The Needelman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Needelman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $350, and its average grant was $871, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Needelman Family Foundation give grants?
The Needelman Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Needelman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Needelman Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Needelman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Needelman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Community Foundation of Oc ($7,000), Israel Guide Dog Center ($600) and Alley Cat Allies Inc ($400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Needelman Family Foundation?
The Needelman Family Foundation reported $57K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What does The Needelman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as providing funds to a grantmaking organization that develops programs for local Jewish agencies and other community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Needelman Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Needelman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Needelman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0687128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Needelman Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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