The Needelman Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 33-0687128

Foundation Overview

Based in Newport Beach, CA, The Needelman Family Foundation has awarded 112 grants totaling $88,096 to organizations in Maryland, New York and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $10,000, with a median award of $200.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$88,096
Total Assets
$218,503
Median Grant (all grants)
$200

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$200
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A

0 of 20 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
California

Grants are geographically diversified with 37% in California and funding distributed across 11 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Mission Viejo (20%), Irvine (20%), Laguna Niguel (17%).

Funding Trajectory
+96%

Strong 96% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Needelman Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Alley Cat Allies Inc $200 Bethesda, MD, US To Transform & Develop Communities To Protect & Improve The Lives Of Cats. 2024
Chabad Of West Orange County $100 Huntington Beach, CA, US Brings Community Together To Study, Grow, Celebrate, And Share The Beauty & Joy Of Judaism, And To Reach Out To Others With Kindness 2024
Disabled American Veterans $200 Cold Spring, KY, US Empowering Veterans To Lead High-quality Lives With Respect & Dignity. 2024
Heritage Pointe $518 Mission Viejo, CA, US To Provide Congregate Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care And Other Senior Services. 2024
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation $50 Laguna Niguel, CA, US To Inform The Public On Tax Policies. 2024
Jewish Broadcasting Service $200 Stamford, CT, US Provides A Free Jewish Educational And Cultural Television Network. 2024
Jewish Community Foundation Of Oc $10,000 Irvine, CA, US Bring A Culture Of Legacy Within The O.c. Jewish Community & Empower Individuals To Engage In Meaningful Philanthropy. 2024
Panthera Foundation $200 New York, NY, US To Ensure The Future Of Wild Cats Through Scientific Leadership & Global Conservation Action. 2024
San Diego Museum Of Art $200 San Diego, CA, US To Inspire, Educate, And Cultivate Curiosity Through Great Works Of Art 2024
Tiger Haven Foundation $200 Kingston, TN, US Sanctuary & Rescue Facility For Big Cats, Much Like An Animal Shelter For House Pets. 2024
Alley Cat Allies Inc $200 Bethesda, MD, US To Transform & Develop Communities To Protect & Improve The Lives Of Cats. 2024
Chabad Of West Orange County $100 Huntington Beach, CA, US Brings Community Together To Study, Grow, Celebrate, And Share The Beauty & Joy Of Judaism, And To Reach Out To Others With Kindness 2024
Disabled American Veterans $200 Cold Spring, KY, US Empowering Veterans To Lead High-quality Lives With Respect & Dignity. 2024
Heritage Pointe $518 Mission Viejo, CA, US To Provide Congregate Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care And Other Senior Services. 2024
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation $50 Laguna Niguel, CA, US To Inform The Public On Tax Policies. 2024
Jewish Broadcasting Service $200 Stamford, CT, US Provides A Free Jewish Educational And Cultural Television Network. 2024
Jewish Community Foundation Of Oc $10,000 Irvine, CA, US Bring A Culture Of Legacy Within The O.c. Jewish Community & Empower Individuals To Engage In Meaningful Philanthropy. 2024
Panthera Foundation $200 New York, NY, US To Ensure The Future Of Wild Cats Through Scientific Leadership & Global Conservation Action. 2024
San Diego Museum Of Art $200 San Diego, CA, US To Inspire, Educate, And Cultivate Curiosity Through Great Works Of Art 2024
Tiger Haven Foundation $200 Kingston, TN, US Sanctuary & Rescue Facility For Big Cats, Much Like An Animal Shelter For House Pets. 2024
Alley Cat Allies Inc $200 Bethesda, MD, US To Transform & Develop Communities To Protect & Improve The Lives Of Cats. 2023
Disabled American Veterans $200 Cold Spring, KY, US Empowering Veterans To Lead High-quality Lives With Respect & Dignity. 2023
Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces $1,200 New York, NY, US Offer Educational, Cultural, Recreational, Social Services Programs 2023
Guiding Eyes For The Blind $200 Philadelphia, PA, US To Enrich The Lives Of Blind & Visually Impaired By Providing Freedom To Travel Safely. 2023
Heritage Pointe $200 Mission Viejo, CA, US To Provide Congregate Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care And Other Senior Services. 2023
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation $50 Laguna Niguel, CA, US To Inform The Public On Tax Policies. 2023
Humane Society Of The United States $300 Washington, DC, US To Celebrate Animals And Confront & Abate Cruelty To Animals. 2023
Jewish Community Foundation Of Oc $8,400 Irvine, CA, US Bring A Culture Of Legacy Within The O.c. Jewish Community & Empower Individuals To Engage In Meaningful Philanthropy. 2023
Nature Conservancy $150 Arlington, VA, US Supporting Effective Solutions To The Environment's Most Pressing Challenges 2023
Oppurrtunities Cat Rescue $300 Costa Mesa, CA, US To Help Find Permanent Homes For Rescued Cats 2023
Panthera Foundation $200 New York, NY, US To Ensure The Future Of Wild Cats Through Scientific Leadership & Global Conservation Action. 2023
Wetlands And Wildlife Care Center $400 Huntington Beach, CA, US Dedicated To The Rehabilitation And Release Of Injured And Orphaned Native Wildlife. 2023
Jewish Broadcasting Service $100 Stamford, CT, US Provides A Free Jewish Educational And Cultural Television Network. 2023
Israel Guide Dog Center $200 Warrington, PA, US Dedicated To Improving The Lives Of Visually Impaired Israelis Through The Faithful Assistance Of A Guide Dog. 2023
Chabad Center For Jewish Life $100 Newport Beach, CA, US To Strengthen Jewish Family Life And Foster A Sense Of Belonging For All 2023
Chabad Of West Orange County $100 Huntington Beach, CA, US Brings Community Together To Study, Grow, Celebrate, And Share The Beauty & Joy Of Judaism, And To Reach Out To Others With Kindness 2023
Alley Cat Allies Inc $200 Bethesda, MD, US To Transform & Develop Communities To Protect & Improve The Lives Of Cats. 2022
Chabad Jewish Center $100 Newport Beach, CA, US To Create An Intellectually Stimulating & Emotionally Supportive Jewish Community 2022
Disabled American Veterans $100 Cold Spring, KY, US Empowering Veterans To Lead High-quality Lives With Respect & Dignity. 2022
Guiding Eyes For The Blind $300 Philadelphia, PA, US To Enrich The Lives Of Blind & Visually Impaired By Providing Freedom To Travel Safely. 2022
Heritage Pointe $125 Mission Viejo, CA, US To Provide Congregate Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care And Other Senior Services. 2022
Hillsdale Education Foundation $100 Muskogee, OK, US Educational Institution 2022
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation $25 Laguna Niguel, CA, US To Inform The Public On Tax Policies. 2022
Humane Society Of The United States $100 Washington, DC, US To Celebrate Animals And Confront & Abate Cruelty To Animals. 2022
Jewish Community Foundation Of Oc $10,000 Irvine, CA, US Bring A Culture Of Legacy Within The O.c. Jewish Community & Empower Individuals To Engage In Meaningful Philanthropy. 2022
National Trust For Historic Preservation $200 Washington, DC, US Help Revitalize Communities 2022
National Wildlife Federation $225 Merrifield, VA, US Uniting All Americans To Ensure Wildlife Thrive In A Rapidly Changing World 2022
Panthera Foundation $200 New York, NY, US To Ensure The Future Of Wild Cats Through Scientific Leadership & Global Conservation Action. 2022
The National Audubon Society $150 New York, NY, US Conserve And Restore Natural Ecosystems, Focusing On Birds And Their Habitats, For The Benefit Of Humanity And The Earth's Biological Diversity 2022
Tiger Haven Foundation $500 Kingston, TN, US Sanctuary & Rescue Facility For Big Cats, Much Like An Animal Shelter For House Pets. 2022
Alley Cat Allies Inc $200 Bethesda, MD, US To Transform & Develop Communities To Protect & Improve The Lives Of Cats. 2022
Chabad Jewish Center $100 Newport Beach, CA, US To Create An Intellectually Stimulating & Emotionally Supportive Jewish Community 2022
Disabled American Veterans $100 Cold Spring, KY, US Empowering Veterans To Lead High-quality Lives With Respect & Dignity. 2022
Guiding Eyes For The Blind $300 Philadelphia, PA, US To Enrich The Lives Of Blind & Visually Impaired By Providing Freedom To Travel Safely. 2022
Heritage Pointe $125 Mission Viejo, CA, US To Provide Congregate Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care And Other Senior Services. 2022
Hillsdale Education Foundation $100 Muskogee, OK, US Educational Institution 2022
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation $25 Laguna Niguel, CA, US To Inform The Public On Tax Policies. 2022
Humane Society Of The United States $100 Washington, DC, US To Celebrate Animals And Confront & Abate Cruelty To Animals. 2022
Jewish Community Foundation Of Oc $10,000 Irvine, CA, US Bring A Culture Of Legacy Within The O.c. Jewish Community & Empower Individuals To Engage In Meaningful Philanthropy. 2022
National Trust For Historic Preservation $200 Washington, DC, US Help Revitalize Communities 2022
National Wildlife Federation $225 Merrifield, VA, US Uniting All Americans To Ensure Wildlife Thrive In A Rapidly Changing World 2022
Panthera Foundation $200 New York, NY, US To Ensure The Future Of Wild Cats Through Scientific Leadership & Global Conservation Action. 2022
The National Audubon Society $150 New York, NY, US Conserve And Restore Natural Ecosystems, Focusing On Birds And Their Habitats, For The Benefit Of Humanity And The Earth's Biological Diversity 2022
Tiger Haven Foundation $500 Kingston, TN, US Sanctuary & Rescue Facility For Big Cats, Much Like An Animal Shelter For House Pets. 2022
Alley Cat Allies Inc $200 Bethesda, MD, US To Transform & Develop Communities To Protect & Improve The Lives Of Cats. 2022
Chabad Jewish Center $100 Newport Beach, CA, US To Create An Intellectually Stimulating & Emotionally Supportive Jewish Community 2022
Disabled American Veterans $100 Cold Spring, KY, US Empowering Veterans To Lead High-quality Lives With Respect & Dignity. 2022
Guiding Eyes For The Blind $300 Philadelphia, PA, US To Enrich The Lives Of Blind & Visually Impaired By Providing Freedom To Travel Safely. 2022
Heritage Pointe $125 Mission Viejo, CA, US To Provide Congregate Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care And Other Senior Services. 2022
Hillsdale Education Foundation $100 Muskogee, OK, US Educational Institution 2022
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation $25 Laguna Niguel, CA, US To Inform The Public On Tax Policies. 2022
Humane Society Of The United States $100 Washington, DC, US To Celebrate Animals And Confront & Abate Cruelty To Animals. 2022
Jewish Community Foundation Of Oc $10,000 Irvine, CA, US Bring A Culture Of Legacy Within The O.c. Jewish Community & Empower Individuals To Engage In Meaningful Philanthropy. 2022
National Trust For Historic Preservation $200 Washington, DC, US Help Revitalize Communities 2022
National Wildlife Federation $225 Merrifield, VA, US Uniting All Americans To Ensure Wildlife Thrive In A Rapidly Changing World 2022
Panthera Foundation $200 New York, NY, US To Ensure The Future Of Wild Cats Through Scientific Leadership & Global Conservation Action. 2022
The National Audubon Society $150 New York, NY, US Conserve And Restore Natural Ecosystems, Focusing On Birds And Their Habitats, For The Benefit Of Humanity And The Earth's Biological Diversity 2022
Tiger Haven Foundation $500 Kingston, TN, US Sanctuary & Rescue Facility For Big Cats, Much Like An Animal Shelter For House Pets. 2022
Alley Cat Allies Inc $200 Bethesda, MD, US To Transform & Develop Communities To Protect & Improve The Lives Of Cats. 2021
Ascpa $200 New York, NY, US To Provide Effective Mans For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Throughout The U.s. 2021
Disabled American Veterans $100 Cold Spring, KY, US Empowering Veterans To Lead High-quality Lives With Respect & Dignity. 2021
Guiding Eyes For The Blind $200 Philadelphia, PA, US To Enrich The Lives Of Blind & Visually Impaired By Providing Freedom To Travel Safely. 2021
Heritage Pointe $100 Mission Viejo, CA, US To Provide Congregate Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care And Other Senior Services. 2021
Jewish Community Foundation Of Oc $7,000 Irvine, CA, US Bring A Culture Of Legacy Within The O.c. Jewish Community & Empower Individuals To Engage In Meaningful Philanthropy. 2021
National Wildlife Federation $150 Merrifield, VA, US Uniting All Americans To Ensure Wildlife Thrive In A Rapidly Changing World 2021
Panthera Foundation $200 New York, NY, US To Ensure The Future Of Wild Cats Through Scientific Leadership & Global Conservation Action. 2021
Simon Wiesenthal Center $100 Los Angeles, CA, US Confronts Anti-semitism & Hate, Promotes Human Dignity, Defends Demoracy & Freedom, & Teaches Lessons Of The Holocaust For Future Generations. 2021
Tiger Haven Foundation $250 Kingston, TN, US Sanctuary & Rescue Facility For Big Cats, Much Like An Animal Shelter For House Pets. 2021
Sherman Library & Garderns $60 Corona Del Mar, CA, US Historical Research Library Specializing In The History Of The Pacific Southwest 2021
The National Audubon Society $75 New York, NY, US Conserve And Restore Natural Ecosystems, Focusing On Birds And Their Habitats, For The Benefit Of Humanity And The Earth's Biological Diversity 2021
San Diego Museum Of Art $200 San Diego, CA, US To Inspire, Educate, And Cultivate Curiosity Through Great Works Of Art 2021
The Royal Oak Foundation $200 New York, NY, US To Raise Awareness Of And Advance The Work Of The National Trust Of England, Wales, And Northern Ireland By Inspiring Support From The United States 2021
Alley Cat Allies Inc $200 Bethesda, MD, US To Transform & Develop Communities To Protect & Improve The Lives Of Cats. 2020
Ascpa $200 New York, NY, US To Provide Effective Mans For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Throughout The U.s. 2020
Disabled American Veterans $100 Cold Spring, KY, US Empowering Veterans To Lead High-quality Lives With Respect & Dignity. 2020
Friends Of The Israel Defence Forces $300 New York, NY, US Offer Educational, Cultural, Recreational, Social Services Programs 2020
Guiding Eyes For The Blind $200 Philadelphia, PA, US To Enrich The Lives Of Blind & Visually Impaired By Providing Freedom To Travel Safely. 2020
Heritage Pointe $200 Mission Viejo, CA, US To Provide Congregate Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care And Other Senior Services. 2020
Hillsdale Education Foundation $100 Muskogee, OK, US Educational Institution 2020
Hoag Hospital Foundation $100 Newport Beach, CA, US Advancing The Mission Of Hoag Memorial Hospital Through Philanthropic Partnerships. 2020
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation $100 Laguna Niguel, CA, US To Inform The Public On Tax Policies. 2020
Humane Society Of The United States $200 Washington, DC, US To Celebrate Animals And Confront & Abate Cruelty To Animals. 2020
Jewish Community Foundation Of Oc $3,000 Irvine, CA, US Bring A Culture Of Legacy Within The O.c. Jewish Community & Empower Individuals To Engage In Meaningful Philanthropy. 2020
Nature Conservancy $100 Arlington, VA, US Supporting Effective Solutions To The Environment's Most Pressing Challenges 2020
National Trust For Historic Preservation $200 Washington, DC, US Help Revitalize Communities 2020
Simon Wiesenthal Center $150 Los Angeles, CA, US Confronts Anti-semitism & Hate, Promotes Human Dignity, Defends Demoracy & Freedom, & Teaches Lessons Of The Holocaust For Future Generations. 2020
Southern Poverty Law Center $100 Montgomery, AL, US Dedicated To Fighting Hate & Bigotry & To Seek Justice For The Most Vulnerable Members Of Our Society. 2020
Tiger Haven Foundation $200 Kingston, TN, US Sanctuary & Rescue Facility For Big Cats, Much Like An Animal Shelter For House Pets. 2020
Chabad Jewish Center $100 Newport Beach, CA, US To Create An Intellectually Stimulating & Emotionally Supportive Jewish Community 2020
Panthera Foundation $200 New York, NY, US To Ensure The Future Of Wild Cats Through Scientific Leadership & Global Conservation Action. 2020
National Wildlife Federation $100 Merrifield, VA, US Uniting All Americans To Ensure Wildlife Thrive In A Rapidly Changing World 2020
Oppurrtunities Cat Rescue $200 Costa Mesa, CA, US To Help Find Permanent Homes For Rescued Cats 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Needelman Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 33-0687128
Website N/A
Address 33 HARBOR IS Newport Beach, CA 92660-7201

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Needelman Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Chester Needelman
Vice Pres. Dorothy Needelman
C.f.o. Mitchel Needelman

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.