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Harvey Allen Feldman Charitable Trust

Annual Giving
$0.8M
Grant Range
Up to $0.1M00
00

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $751,500 (2023)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly available
  • Decision Time: Not publicly available
  • Grant Range: Varies (confirmed $100,000+ gifts to major institutions)
  • Geographic Focus: Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York
  • Total Assets: $20 million (2024)

Contact Details

Location: Minnetonka, MN

Note: As a private foundation, contact information is not publicly listed. The trust operates through its trustees.

Overview

The Harvey Allen Feldman Charitable Trust was established as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) private independent foundation in September 2016. Named after Harvey Allen Feldman (1943-2022), a Minnesota Jewish philanthropist who was a sponsor of the Jewish World Newspaper and supported various Jewish and humanitarian causes during his lifetime, the trust continues his legacy of charitable giving. With total assets of $20 million as of 2024 and annual giving of approximately $751,500, the foundation is managed by Scott Hoffman (Trustee) and Ella Hoffman (Treasurer), close friends of the late Harvey Feldman. The trust made 11 grants in 2023, supporting initiatives across Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York, with a particular focus on Jewish organizations, education, and community services.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The trust operates as a private foundation without formal grant programs or public application cycles. Grants are awarded at the discretion of the trustees.

  • Major Institutional Support: Confirmed gifts of $100,000+ to established Jewish institutions
  • Geographic Focus: Supports organizations in Brooklyn Park, Edina, Golden Valley, Livingston, Minneapolis, New York, and St. Louis Park across Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York

Priority Areas

Based on confirmed grant recipients and the founder's philanthropic interests:

  • Jewish Education: Including support for Jewish day schools and educational institutions
  • Jewish Community Services: Community relations councils and Jewish family services
  • Community Security: Enhanced security for Jewish community organizations
  • Humanitarian Causes: Historically supported the Humane Society and similar organizations

What They Don't Fund

As a private foundation with trustee-directed giving, the trust does not specify exclusions publicly. However, funding appears concentrated on established Jewish institutions and community organizations.

Governance and Leadership

Scott Hoffman - Trustee (Compensation: $18,000)

Ella Hoffman - Treasurer (Compensation: $18,000)

Both Scott and Ella Hoffman were close friends of Harvey Allen Feldman and continue to oversee the trust's operations following his passing in 2022.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process. The Harvey Allen Feldman Charitable Trust operates as a private foundation where grants are awarded through trustee discretion rather than open application. The trust appears to support organizations with which the trustees have established relationships or knowledge, continuing the philanthropic legacy of Harvey Feldman.

Decision Timeline

Not applicable - grants are awarded at trustee discretion rather than through scheduled review cycles.

Success Rates

Not publicly available. As a private foundation with trustee-directed giving, competitive success rates are not applicable.

Reapplication Policy

Not applicable due to the nature of trustee-directed grantmaking.

Application Success Factors

Given the trust's structure as a private foundation with trustee-directed giving:

  • Established Organizations: Confirmed recipients include well-established institutions such as Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School and Minnesota-Dakota Jewish Community Relations Council
  • Mission Alignment: Organizations aligned with Jewish education, community services, and humanitarian causes that reflect Harvey Feldman's lifetime philanthropic interests
  • Geographic Connection: Organizations operating in Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York, with particular emphasis on Minnesota-based institutions
  • Jewish Community Focus: Strong preference for organizations serving the Jewish community, particularly in education and community relations
  • Community Impact: Support for initiatives that enhance community security and well-being

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • No Public Application Process: This is a private foundation that does not accept unsolicited grant applications
  • Trustee Discretion: All grants are awarded based on trustee knowledge and relationships rather than competitive application
  • Jewish Community Focus: Demonstrated commitment to supporting Jewish educational institutions and community organizations
  • Significant Gift Capacity: With $20 million in assets, the trust has made individual gifts of $100,000+ to major institutions
  • Multi-State Reach: While based in Minnesota, the trust supports organizations across MN, NJ, and NY
  • Stable Leadership: Managed by two trustees who were close to the founder and understand his philanthropic vision
  • Limited Annual Grants: Typically makes approximately 11 grants per year, totaling $750,000+

References

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