Fadem Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, with a strong emphasis on Jewish community and cultural initiatives. Its mission appears to focus on promoting education, health, and social justice, as evidenced by its funding for medical research, mental health support, and cultural heritage preservation. The foundation provides grants to various sectors, including the arts, education, and community services, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for underserved populations. Additionally, it supports organizations that advocate for reproductive rights and combat hate and prejudice, indicating a broader social justice agenda.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized or small nonprofits with missions aligning to the foundation’s observed interests (Jewish community, cultural institutions, health research, arts, and community services), ideally known to the foundation or introduced through existing relationships.
Good Fit
- • Clear program alignment with Jewish community, cultural heritage, arts, health research, or community service work.
- • Existing relationship, introduction, or prior visibility to foundation decision‑makers.
- • Projects that can be funded with relatively modest grants (most awards are under $5K–$10K).
- • Located in or serving New York (given the heavy dollar concentration) or part of the foundation’s observed multi‑state footprint.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached organizations in 16 states, indicating a multi‑state footprint despite a strong dollar concentration in New York (57% of dollars).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 63 distinct recipients across many purposes (arts, Jewish organizations, health research, community services), with both repeat grantees and substantial new entrants, indicating a broadly diversified recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists—29 of 63 recipients were new in the latest year—so new entrants do appear in the portfolio, but the foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected applicants, which limits the plausibility of unsolicited applicants entering without a relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
