Private foundation · EIN 95-4814292 · Burbank, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harold Edelstein 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $561K total, median $23K. 90% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$561K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in CA
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
One GenerationVan Nuys, CASocial services$60K
Las Familias del PuebloLos Angeles, CASocial services$50K
Jewish Family Service of LALos Angeles, CASocial services$45K
My Friends PlaceHollywood, CASocial services$45K
Jewish Home for the AgingReseda, CASocial services$40K
El NidoMission Hills, CASocial services$40K
Foothill Family ShelterUpland, CASocial services$40K
International Fellowship of ChristiChicago, ILSocial services$40K
St Vincent Meals on WheelsLos Angeles, CASocial services$25K
The Survivor Mitzvah ProjectLos Angeles, CASocial services$25K
Childrens Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CASocial services$20K
AvivaLos Angeles, CASocial services$20K
Family Promise of Santa ClaritaCanyon Country, CASocial services$20K
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CASocial services$18K
Family Promise of VerdugosBurbank, CASocial services$18K
Covenant House CaliforniaHollywood, CASocial services$15K
Rainbow ServicesSan Pedro, CASocial services$15K
Communities in SchoolsLas Vegas, NVSocial services$10K
Assistance League of Foothill CommuUpland, CASocial services$10K
Westside Food BankSanta Monica, CASocial services$5,000

By state: California 18 · Illinois 1 · Nevada 1

About this foundation

Harold Edelstein Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burbank, California, administered in care of Frederick L Simmons, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Harold Edelstein Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Harold Edelstein Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $561K across 20 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Harold Edelstein Foundation give?

California (18 grants), Illinois (1 grants), Nevada (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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