The Thomas J Edelman Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3762804 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$31M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $21,250.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
20% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hotchkiss School | Lakeville, CT | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $785,482 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $150,000 |
| New York School of Interior Design | New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $50,000 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House | New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $35,000 |
| Columbia Law School | New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $25,000 |
| Sarah Lawrence College | Bronxville, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $25,000 |
| Congregation Emmanuel | New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $21,250 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons (Arf Hamptons) | East Hampton, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $7,667 |
| Pestalozzi US Children's Charity Inc | New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $5,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $5,000 |
| The Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Mount Vernon, VA | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $5,000 |
| Friends of Upper East Side Historic Districts Inc | New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $3,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $2,000 |
| East Hampton Healthcare Foundation | East Hampton, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $2,000 |
| The Common Good | Brooklyn, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $1,500 |
| East Hampton Historical Society | East Hampton, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $1,000 |
| Ladies' Village Improvement Society | East Hampton, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $1,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $1,000 |
| Springs' Food Pantry Inc | East Hampton, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $1,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $650 |
| The Maidstone Charitable Trust | East Hampton, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $580 |
| The Garden Club of East Hampton | East Hampton, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (C)(3) | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,139,629 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,086,097 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101448
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3762804
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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