The Feldstein foundation concentrates its giving on general operating support to a small set of established institutions in Ohio, with a clear emphasis on Jewish communal organizations and regional higher education. Grants are targeted and straightforward (general operating) rather than project-specific, indicating a preference for sustaining core institutional capacity. Their grantees are locally focused, suggesting an interest in supporting community infrastructure in Northeast Ohio.
Concentrated, small portfolio: few but relatively large unrestricted grants, including repeat funding to the same university; emphasis on sustaining core operations rather than many small, one-off gifts.
A defining feature of The Mark S Feldstein and Sandra a Feldstein’s giving is its steady support for Jewish communal institutions and Ohio higher education through general operating grants. The largest recent award in the file went to Jewish Federation and Foundation in Nyack, New York, at $15,000, while Ohio University Foundation received $10,000 in both 2023 and 2024 for general operating support. That mix points to a funder that backs core institutional needs rather than discrete projects. The foundation’s recent grants also show a strong Northeast Ohio orientation. Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo in Sylvania received $10,000 in 2024, and several Toledo-area organizations appear among the larger awards, including Project Iam and Toledo Humane Society. The pattern is consistent with support for established nonprofits that serve community infrastructure, especially in Jewish life, education, and local services. Across the top grants list, the awards are typically modest in size and repeated across a small set of recipients. Many grants are framed as general operating support, suggesting an emphasis on organizational stability and ongoing capacity rather than program expansion.
Jewish communal organizations are a clear part of the foundation’s giving. In 2024, it gave $10,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo in Sylvania for general operating support, and in 2023 it awarded $15,000 to Jewish Federation and Foundation in Nyack for the same purpose. Higher education is another recurring area. Ohio University Foundation in Athens received $10,000 in 2023 and another $10,000 in 2024, both listed as general operating support. The foundation also supports local service nonprofits in Northwest Ohio. Toledo Humane Society in Maumee received $7,500 in 2023 and $6,000 in 2024, while United Way of Greater Toledo and The Sight Center of Northwest Ohio each received $2,500 in 2024. These awards fit a pattern of core support for established organizations serving regional needs.
The typical grant size is small: p25 is $750, median is $1,000, and p75 is $1,700. The recent grants list shows repeated awards to the same recipients across 2023 and 2024, including Ohio University Foundation, Toledo Humane Society, Project Iam, and Toledo Classic Inc, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. The foundation is classified as a regular funder, and the grant descriptions are consistently general operating support. It does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $750 and $2K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$750
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$2K
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Notable grantees: Ohio University Foundation, Jewish Federation and Foundation, Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo
Grants are concentrated in the United States, with all 113 listed grants going to U.S. recipients. Ohio is the top state by grant count, and 70% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state. Toledo and Sylvania appear frequently in the recent grants list, along with Maumee and Athens. Outside Ohio, the foundation also gave to recipients in New York, Texas, Florida, Washington, and Maine.
The foundation mainly supports nonprofit organizations through general operating grants. Recent recipients include Jewish communal organizations, Ohio higher education institutions, and local service groups such as human services, health, and community organizations. The listed focus areas emphasize organizational sustainability and core operating costs.
The grant-size distribution is small and clustered: p25 is $750, the median is $1,000, and p75 is $1,700. Recent grants also include larger awards such as $15,000 and $10,000, but the typical gift is closer to the $1,000 range.
Yes. Ohio is the top state by grant count, and 70% of grants go to recipients in the headquarters state. The recent grants list includes multiple recipients in Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, and Athens, showing a strong Ohio concentration.
Several recipients appear in more than one year. Ohio University Foundation received $10,000 in both 2023 and 2024, Toledo Humane Society received $7,500 in 2023 and $6,000 in 2024, and Toledo Classic Inc received $1,700 in both years. That indicates repeated support to selected organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ATHENS, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER TOLEDO | SYLVANIA, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PROJECT IAM | TOLEDO, OH | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OHIO KENTUCKY | COLUMBUS, OH | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FOOD FOR THOUGHT | OGUNQUIT, ME | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE BECKY WALKER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP INC | TAMPA, FL | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MOBILE MEALS | WENATCHEE, WA | $2,200 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE SIGHT CENTER OF NORTHWEST OHIO | TOLEDO, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE ABILITY CENTER | SYLVANIA, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TOLEDO HUMANE SOCIETY | MAUMEE, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MIRACLE LEAGUE OF NORTHWEST OHIO | NORTHWOOD, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TOLEDO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | TOLEDO, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SUNSHINE INC OF NW OHIO | MAUMEE, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| LUCAS COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS | TOLEDO, OH | $750 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SHOP WITH A COP | TOLEDO, OH | $500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TOLEDO NEWSBOYS GOODFELLOW ASSOC | TOLEDO, OH | $500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SYLVANIA AREA FAMILY SERVICES | SYLVANIA, OH | $500 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| HOUSEWARES CHARITY FOUNDATION | ROSEMONT, IL | $13,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | ATHENS, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER TOLEDO | SYLVANIA, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TOLEDO HUMANE SOCIETY | MAUMEE, OH | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PROJECT IAM | TOLEDO, OH | $3,350 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MOBILE MEALS | WENATCHEE, WA | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FOOD FOR THOUGHT | OGUNQUIT, ME | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF OHIO KENTUCKY | COLUMBUS, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SYLVANIA AREA FAMILY SERVICES | SYLVANIA, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| AURORA PROJECT | TOLEDO, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| COURAGEOUS COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | WHITEHOUSE, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TOLEDO CLASSIC INC | TOLEDO, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| DOWN SYNDROME ASSOC OF GREATER TOLEDO | HOLLAND, OH | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| DELRAY JEWISH LIFE CENTER INC | DELRAY BEACH, FL | $1,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CONNECTING KIDS TO MEALS | TOLEDO, OH | $1,250 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO FOUNDATION | TOLEDO, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PARKERS PURPOSE | FREMONT, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE ABILITY CENTER | SYLVANIA, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA | TOLEDO, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| RALPH AND LUCI SCHEY SALES CENTRE | ATHENS, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| BITTERSWEET FARMS | NEW MARSHFIELD, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| MIRACLE LEAGUE OF NORTHWEST OHIO | NORTHWOOD, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TOLEDO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | TOLEDO, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FAMILY HOUSE TOLEDO | TOLEDO, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF CENTR | COLUMBUS, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OLD FRIENDS SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY | MT JULIET, TN | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TOLEDO FOP CHARITIES | TOLEDO, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SYLVANIA PREVENTION ALLIANCE | SYLVANIA, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WGTE PUBLIC MEDIA | TOLEDO, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| UNDER ONE ROOF FOOD PANTRY | MAUMEE, OH | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PROGERIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION | PEABODY, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
PROJECT IAM
$3,000GENERAL OPERATING
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING
THE BECKY WALKER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP INC
GENERAL OPERATING
MOBILE MEALS
$2,200GENERAL OPERATING
THE SIGHT CENTER OF NORTHWEST OHIO
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE ABILITY CENTER
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
MIRACLE LEAGUE OF NORTHWEST OHIO
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
TOLEDO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
SUNSHINE INC OF NW OHIO
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
LUCAS COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS
$750GENERAL OPERATING
SHOP WITH A COP
$500GENERAL OPERATING
THE SALVATION ARMY
$500GENERAL OPERATING
TOLEDO NEWSBOYS GOODFELLOW ASSOC
$500GENERAL OPERATING
SYLVANIA AREA FAMILY SERVICES
$500GENERAL OPERATING
HOUSEWARES CHARITY FOUNDATION
$13,000GENERAL OPERATING
PROJECT IAM
$3,350GENERAL OPERATING
MOBILE MEALS
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING
SYLVANIA AREA FAMILY SERVICES
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
AURORA PROJECT
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
COURAGEOUS COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
TOLEDO CLASSIC INC
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOC OF GREATER TOLEDO
$1,500GENERAL OPERATING
DELRAY JEWISH LIFE CENTER INC
$1,500GENERAL OPERATING
PARKERS PURPOSE
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE ABILITY CENTER
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
RALPH AND LUCI SCHEY SALES CENTRE
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
BITTERSWEET FARMS
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
MIRACLE LEAGUE OF NORTHWEST OHIO
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
TOLEDO REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
FAMILY HOUSE TOLEDO
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
TOLEDO FOP CHARITIES
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
SYLVANIA PREVENTION ALLIANCE
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
WGTE PUBLIC MEDIA
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING
UNDER ONE ROOF FOOD PANTRY
$1,000GENERAL OPERATING