Isdell Family Foundation

EIN 20-6759053 · NJ · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$52.5K Funds in GA, CO, NY +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Isdell Family Foundation based in NJ paid 18 grants totaling $2.5M to 18 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $550.8K, with a median of $52.5K. Its largest recipients included Pace Academy, Friends of South Georgia Island, and American Friends of Birdlife International. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$10,246,715
Giving (latest yr)
$2,520,683
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$52.5K
Recipients
18
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Pace Academy$550,800
  • Friends of South Georgia Island$500,000
  • American Friends of Birdlife International$359,883
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History$250,000
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden$200,000

Where grants went

  • Georgia$1,580,800 · 13 grants
  • Colorado$500,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$359,883 · 1 grant
  • California$30,000 · 1 grant
  • Washington$30,000 · 1 grant
  • South Carolina$20,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (18)

Pace Academy
Atlanta, GA
General
$550,800
Friends of South Georgia Island
Carbondale, CO
General
$500,000
American Friends of Birdlife International
New York, NY
General
$359,883
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Atlanta, GA
General
$250,000
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta, GA
General
$200,000
Atlanta Humane Society
Atlanta, GA
General
$150,000
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
General
$120,000
Skyland Trails Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
General
$100,000
Georgia River Network
Athens, GA
General
$60,000
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
Atlanta, GA
General
$45,000
Trust for Public Land
Los Angeles, CA
General
$30,000
Wildlife Media
Bellingham, WA
General
$30,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Isdell Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Isdell Family Foundation reported 18 itemized grants totaling $2.5M. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $550.8K (median $52.5K).

Recent recipients include Pace Academy, Friends of South Georgia Island, American Friends of Birdlife International, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Isdell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Isdell Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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