Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family Found
The Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2004. The foundation supports various causes across the United States through philanthropic grantmaking, with a broad approach to charitable giving that encompasses education, arts, historic preservation, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+42.9% YoY
Grant Count
51
+21.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
+17.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to provide funds for exempt gifts and contributions made for the intent established by various charities. While the foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus, recent grantmaking indicates support for:
- Arts and creative writing
- Historic buildings and preservation
- Education
- Human services
- Language and literacy initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation made 42 grants in 2023, with total giving of $1,334,600. Typical award amounts range from $1,000 to $35,796,164.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. locations, with documented grantmaking activity in:
- California
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- New York
- Vermont
- Virginia
Major cities receiving support include New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,948,608
- Total Revenue: $335,372
- Total Expenses: $1,442,256
- Total Giving: $1,334,600
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,250,000
- Total Revenue: $311,706
- Total Expenses: $2,160,000
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ann B. Friedman — President and Director
- Thomas L. Friedman — Vice President and Director
- E. Michael Greaves — Director
- Robert Trattner — Secretary/Treasurer
None of the directors receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN B FRIEDMAN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS L FRIEDMAN | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| E MICHAEL GREAVES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT TRATTNER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1 N Franklin Street, Suite 625 Chicago, IL 60606-3532
Phone: 312-960-2524
EIN: 43-2057377
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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