Brian P Friedman Family Foundation
The Brian P Friedman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in East Hampton, New York. In 2024, it reported 48 grants totaling $4,070,842, including support for charitable, educational, health-related, and cultural organizations.
Brian P Friedman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Brian P Friedman Family Foundation gave $4.1M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in New York. 66% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,070,842
- +183.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +92.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $84,809
- +47.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $18,745,361
- +362.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 66% first-time grantees (25 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brian P Friedman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Cove Hollow Farm Road, East Hampton, NY 11937
Phone: (212) 284-1701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brian P Friedman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($1.7M across 7 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 129 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to Massachusetts, and 1% to New Jersey. Pennsylvania and California each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brian P Friedman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
66%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 38 grantees (66%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $260K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 239% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 541% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $536K (2020) to $4.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Support | $400,000 |
| New York Historical Society New York, NY | General Support | $333,334 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Support | $333,333 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| New York Historical Society New York, NY | General Support | $151,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Target ALS New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,745,361 | $23,785,484 | $4,079,068 | $4,070,842 | 48 | $4,071,592 | $18,062,947 | $753,214 |
| 2023 | $4,052,605 | $7,264,227 | $1,439,992 | $1,438,517 | 25 | $1,439,697 | $479,232 | $350,115 |
| 2022 | $3,820,792 | $866,533 | $2,929,948 | $2,925,150 | 31 | $2,925,900 | $862,485 | $409,645 |
| 2021 | $5,884,207 | $1,764,945 | $1,201,737 | $1,200,216 | 13 | $1,200,626 | $1,763,834 | $460,128 |
| 2020 | $5,320,999 | $86,760 | $536,495 | $536,340 | 12 | — | $86,605 | $406,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brian P Friedman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $753K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions span different fields. The New-York Historical Society says it collects, preserves, and interprets material related to U.S. history, particularly the history of New York State and City. New York University describes its primary missions as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. The VHL Alliance says it supports research, education, and people affected by VHL disease. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation describes its work as advancing spinal cord injury research and improving quality of life for people and families affected by paralysis.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $4,070,842. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $1,000,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest reported grants included $1,000,000 to UJA Federation of New York, $500,000 and $400,000 to Jewish Communal Fund, and $333,334 to the New York Historical Society. Each was designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian P Friedman as president, Daniel Friedman as treasurer, Julia Friedman as secretary, and Suzanne F Peck as vice president.
Brian P Friedman Family Foundation is led by Brian P. Friedman, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian P. Friedman
President
Director & Officer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Friedman
Treasurer
Director & Officer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Friedman
Secretary
Director & Officer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne F. Peck
Vice President
Director & Officer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Etta Brandman (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brian P Friedman Family Foundation
How much does Brian P Friedman Family Foundation give each year?
Brian P Friedman Family Foundation gave $4.1M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 25 grants.
What is Brian P Friedman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Brian P Friedman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $84,809, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brian P Friedman Family Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does Brian P Friedman Family Foundation give grants?
Brian P Friedman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (31 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Brian P Friedman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Brian P Friedman Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brian P Friedman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Brian P Friedman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Communal Fund ($1,683,333 across 7 grants), UJA Federation of New York ($1,018,000 across 2 grants) and New York Historical Society ($529,659 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Brian P Friedman Family Foundation?
Brian P Friedman Family Foundation reported $18.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $753K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brian P Friedman Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions span different fields. The New-York Historical Society says it collects, preserves, and interprets material related to U.S. history, particularly the history of New York State and City. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brian P Friedman Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brian P Friedman Family Foundation's EIN?
Brian P Friedman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3705915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Brian P Friedman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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