Private foundation · EIN 20-0801237 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David R and Rachel R Eidelman Family 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: 40 grants paid, $448K total, median $1,015. 63% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$448K
Median grant
$1,015
Stays in MO
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mizzou Alumni GivingColumbia, MOCharitable contribution$130K
Jewish Natl FundNew York, NYCharitable contribution$70K
Jewish FederationSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$60K
Friends of the IdfNew York, NYCharitable contribution$50K
Mispacha Orphanage OdessaOdesa, UPCharitable contribution$18K
Temple IsraelSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$14K
Stl Holocaust MuseumSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$13K
Dance St LouisSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$13K
Alliance FrancaiseSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$11K
Show Me InstituteSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$11K
LaumeierSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$11K
Social Ventures PartnersSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$10K
Stand Up to CancerLos Angeles, CACharitable contribution$9,500
Compassion for the FamilyColorado Springs, COCharitable contribution$8,000
University of Mo Law SchoolColumbia, MOCharitable contribution$5,400
Temple EmanuelSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$2,250
Stlcc FoundationSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$2,000
New Mount SinaiSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$1,600
ADLNew York, NYCharitable contribution$1,350
B Nai AmoonaSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$1,030
Contemporary Art MuseumSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$1,000
Fund for American StudiesWashington, DCCharitable contribution$1,000
The MunySt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$1,000
Planned ParenthoodSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$1,000
Hasbara FellowshipsNew York, NYCharitable contribution$1,000
JccstlSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$1,000
Mirowitz Jewish Day SchoolSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$1,000
Stray Dog TheatreSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$100
Act Blue in MissouriSomerville, MACharitable contribution$1
AfmdaNorthbrook, ILCharitable contribution$1
Building FuturesSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$1
Eliot SocietySt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$1
Families of the DumpMarysville, CACharitable contribution$1
Natl Foundation for CancerBethesda, MDCharitable contribution$1
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCCharitable contribution$1
The Womens SafehouseSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$1
United HatzalahWestlake Village, CACharitable contribution$1
Vocal EaseNew York, NYCharitable contribution$1
Wash U AdvancementSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution$1
Various CharitiesSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution

By state: Missouri 25 · New York 5 · INTL 1 · California 3 · Colorado 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

David R and Rachel R Eidelman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of David R Eidelman, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 David R and Rachel R Eidelman Family 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 David R and Rachel R Eidelman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $448K across 40 grants, a median of $1,015.

Where does David R and Rachel R Eidelman Family Foundation give?

Missouri (25 grants), New York (5 grants), INTL (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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