Private foundation · EIN 04-3494455 · Needham, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gerald & Judith Feldman Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Massachusetts. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $262K total, median $2,500. 73% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Must be a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$262K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MA
73%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$5.2M

How to apply

Letter on charitable organization letterhead stating purpose. Contact: Laura Tubman, 604 High Rock Street, Needham, Ma, 6179678615 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Must be a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chelsea Jewish LifecareChelsea, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$80K
Combined Jewish Philanthropies-Annual DonationBoston, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$40K
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$25K
Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$25K
Jewish Family & Children's ServiceWaltham, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$21K
Pament Airlif Services-SkyhopeFarmingdale, NYTo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$20K
Massachusetts Eye and Ear - the Busaba FundBoston, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$10K
Shaloh HouseStoughton, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$8,700
The Carroll Center for the BlindNewton, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$5,800
Hebrew Senior LifeBoston, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$5,000
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$5,000
All Newton Music SchoolWest Newton, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$2,500
Library Foundation of NeedhamNeedham, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$2,500
Needham Education FoundationNeedham, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$2,500
Canton Area HelplineCanton, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$2,000
Circle of HopeNeedham, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$1,000
Foster Parrots LtdHope Valley, RITo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$1,000
Uscj - Ca Disaster Relief FundNew York, NYTo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$1,000
American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NYTo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$500
Brigham and Women's Hospital - Dr Sheffer FundBoston, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$500
Jewish Family Service of MetrowestFramingham, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$500
Magen David AdomNew York, NYTo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$500
Pets Return HomeCottonwood, AZTo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$500
The Arc of Central Chesapeake RegionSevern, MDTo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$500
WinarcWinthrop, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$500
Buzzards Bay CoalitionNew Bedford, MATo foster & support donee's charitable mandate$100

By state: Massachusetts 19 · New York 4 · Rhode Island 1 · Arizona 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Gerald & Judith Feldman Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Needham, Massachusetts, administered in care of Gerald Feldman, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gerald & Judith Feldman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter on charitable organization letterhead stating purpose. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Gerald & Judith Feldman Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $262K across 26 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Gerald & Judith Feldman Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (19 grants), New York (4 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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