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.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 20 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
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
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
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
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
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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