William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust
The William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in East Marion, New York. It makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,056,000
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,111
- -22.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,307,732
- -6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 306 2665 Cedar Lane, East Marion, NY 11939
Phone: (631) 477-0810
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of the Hebrew University ($250K). Together the top 10 received $819K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 107 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 84% of grant dollars. California received 4%, Massachusetts 3%, Pennsylvania 3%, and New Jersey 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 $956K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Hebrew University New York, NY | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $250,000 |
| Elih Foundation Greenport, NY | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $226,000 |
| Itrek (Formerly Israel & CO) New York, NY | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $110,000 |
| North Fork Arts Center Inc Greenport, NY | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $50,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $43,000 |
| Cast Lynnfield, MA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $35,000 |
| Great American Flag Preservation Group Greensburg, PA | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $30,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc New York, NY | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $25,000 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $25,000 |
| East End Seaport Museum Foundation Greenport, NY | To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $25,000 |
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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 | $12,307,732 | $396,486 | $1,276,962 | $1,056,000 | 27 | $1,083,246 | $352,391 | $1,107,288 |
| 2023 | $13,188,899 | $665,731 | $1,161,981 | $956,300 | 19 | $974,513 | $516,517 | $1,020,606 |
| 2022 | $13,684,369 | $1,235,565 | $1,336,984 | $1,110,100 | 31 | $1,136,711 | $1,063,232 | $1,070,738 |
| 2021 | $13,785,903 | $1,159,830 | $1,229,980 | $1,051,000 | 13 | $1,065,825 | $695,475 | $1,135,897 |
| 2020 | $13,856,597 | $441,508 | $1,252,998 | $1,040,000 | 17 | — | $310,812 | $987,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, CAST says it works to promote equitable, inclusive learning through its Universal Design for Learning framework; Peconic Community School says it provides alternative education curriculum for families and students; and DOROT says it works to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern burn care, community services, and helping people meet immediate and long-term needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust awarded 27 grants totaling $1,056,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants included $250,000 to American Friends of the Hebrew University, $226,000 to ELIH Foundation, $110,000 to iTrek, and $50,000 to North Fork Arts Center.
Other 2024 grants included $43,000 to Colel Chabad; $35,000 to CAST; $25,000 each to Central Park Conservancy, City Harvest, East End Seaport Museum Foundation, Eldridge Street Project, and Greenport State Park; and $25,000 to Peconic Community School. Menlo School received $18,000, Connecticut Burns Care Foundation and DOROT each received $5,000, and Part of the Solution received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kenneth L. Stein and Nancy C. Stein as managers, and Emily C. Sharko, Peter C. Stein, and Eric C. Stein as co-trustees.
William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily C. Sharko
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$31K (2022) → $32K (2024)
Eric C. Stein
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$31K (2022) → $32K (2024)
Peter C. Stein
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$31K (2022) → $32K (2024)
Kenneth L. Stein
Manager
Trustee → Manager, 2021
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Nancy C. Stein
Manager
Trustee → Manager, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$28K (2020) → $0 (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 $32K, to Emily C Sharko (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust
How much does William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust give each year?
William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $956K across 19 grants.
What is William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $39,111, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust that year got $13K on average.
Where does William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust give grants?
William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Greenport, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Charitable Goals" (27 grants).
Who are William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of the Hebrew University ($250,000), Elih Foundation ($226,000) and Itrek (Formerly Israel & CO) ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust?
William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust's EIN?
William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7109390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William & Dewey Edelman Charitable Trust 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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