Private foundation · EIN 13-6161610 · Purchase, New York

Fein Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $390K total, median $390K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$390K
Median grant
$390K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

About this foundation

Fein Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Purchase, New York, tax-exempt since 1957. 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 Fein Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Fein Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $390K across 1 grants, a median of $390K.

Where does Fein Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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