The Finkelman Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyAptos, California · EIN 77-0454276 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$9,130
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$250
Total assets$111K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pajaro Valley Shelter Services | Watsonville, CA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Cabrillo College Foundation | Aptos, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Dientes Community Dental | Santa Cruz, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Hospice Caring Project | Scotts Valley, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food | Watsonville, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Teen Kitchen Project | Soquel, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Rio Del Mar Improvement Association | Rio Del Mar, CA | Charity | $500 |
| Ca Grey Bears Inc | Santa Cruz, CA | Charity | $250 |
| Friends of Sc State Parks | Santa Cruz, CA | Charity | $250 |
| Save Our Shores | Santa Cruz, CA | Charity | $250 |
| Foster Grandparent Project | Aptos, CA | Charity | $200 |
| Veterans Charities | Santa Cruz, CA | Charity | $200 |
| Womencare | Soquel, CA | Charity | $200 |
| Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Charity | $180 |
| Girls Inc of Central Coast | Salinas, CA | Charity | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,130 | 15 |
| 2024 | $9,959 | 17 |
| 2023 | $9,989 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349103288
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0454276
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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