Fernholz Foundation
Invitation OnlyPrinceton, New Jersey · EIN 90-0403980 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$25.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Advanced Study | Princeton, NJ | School of mathematics | $250,000 |
| Princeton University Math Department | Princeton, NJ | Department of mathematics | $250,000 |
| Change Maker Trust Inc | Boston, MA | Documentary film about applied science | $250,000 |
| Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute | Berkeley, CA | School of mathematics | $200,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Department of mathematics | $75,000 |
| Princeton Community Housing Inc | Princeton, NJ | General support - affordable housing | $20,000 |
| Princeton Medical Center | Palinsboro, NJ | General support - mecial center | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute | Berkeley, CA | School of mathematics | $1,000,000 |
| Institute for Advanced Study | Princeton, NJ | School of mathematics | $575,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Department of higher studies | $250,000 |
| Princeton University Math Department | Princeton, NJ | Department of mathematics | $250,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,055,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $1,255,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $795,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349103110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-0403980
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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