The Isdell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChatham, New Jersey · EIN 20-6759053 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.5M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$17.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $200,000.
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
100% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pace Academy | Atlanta, GA | General | $550,800 |
| Friends of South Georgia Island | Carbondale, CO | General | $500,000 |
| American Friends of Birdlife International | New York, NY | General | $359,883 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History | Atlanta, GA | General | $250,000 |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | Atlanta, GA | General | $200,000 |
| Atlanta Humane Society | Atlanta, GA | General | $150,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General | $120,000 |
| Skyland Trails Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General | $100,000 |
| Georgia River Network | Athens, GA | General | $60,000 |
| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International | Atlanta, GA | General | $45,000 |
| Wildlife Media | Bellingham, WA | General | $30,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Los Angeles, CA | General | $30,000 |
| Captain Planet Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of GA | Atlanta, GA | General | $25,000 |
| Trees for Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | General | $25,000 |
| University South Carolina | Columbia, SC | General | $20,000 |
| Path Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General | $15,000 |
| Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper | Atlanta, GA | General | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,520,683 | 18 |
| 2024 | $3,365,128 | 19 |
| 2023 | $3,069,491 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349101622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6759053
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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