Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation
Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman is a private foundation based in Setauket, New York. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return and states that, after expenses, all remaining assets were distributed to the Ellen Bogolub and Neil Friedman Fund, a donor-advised fund held at Northern Trust; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down.
Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation at a glance
In short: Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation gave $444K across 50 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $443,746
- Grants made (2020)
- 50
- Average grant
- $8,875
- Median grant
- $200
- Primary geography
- Illinois (96% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its final-return filing indicates that it appears to have wound down; this application policy should not be taken as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 524 Pond Path, Setauket, NY 11733
Phone: (631) 751-7085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Ellen Bogolub and Neil Friedman Fund (DAF) (FK47) Co Northern Trust ($427K). Together the top 10 received $437K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 3% to recipients in New York. The listed grants included organizations in New York, Illinois, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 50 grants totaling $444K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ellen Bogolub and Neil Friedman Fund (DAF) (FK47) Co Northern Trust Chicago, IL | General/Unrestricted | $426,814 |
| The NY Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General/Unrestricted | $2,750 |
| New York Philharmonic New York, NY | General/Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chamber Music Society New York, NY | General/Unrestricted | $2,050 |
| Dorot Foundation New York, NY | General/Unrestricted | $720 |
| Brooklyn Public Library Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General/Unrestricted | $500 |
| Long Island Cares Hauppauge, NY | General/Unrestricted | $450 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | General/Unrestricted | $360 |
| CJE Senior Life Chicago, IL | General/Unrestricted | $360 |
| Mazon - a Jewish Response to Hunger Los Angeles, CA | General/Unrestricted | $360 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $8,698 | $468,435 | $443,746 | 50 | $941 | $1,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic, and the Chamber Music Society. Other recipients included organizations whose own stated missions address hunger relief, human rights, anti-hate work, arts programming, land conservation, and social justice.
For example, Long Island Cares says it works to address food insecurity and humanitarian needs on Long Island. American Jewish World Service describes its work as advancing human rights and ending poverty in several regions, while MAZON describes itself as working to end hunger in the United States and Israel. The Islip Arts Council says it presents and promotes arts programs for diverse populations; the Trust for Public Land says it creates parks and protects land; and the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs says it works with diverse communities to combat poverty, racism, and antisemitism.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $443,746. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $426,814, with a median of $200. The largest listed grant, $426,814, went to the Ellen Bogolub and Neil Friedman Fund, a donor-advised fund held at Northern Trust, for general or unrestricted purposes.
Other notable 2020 grants included $2,750 to the Metropolitan Opera, $2,500 to the New York Philharmonic, $2,050 to the Chamber Music Society, $720 to the Dorot Foundation, $500 to the Brooklyn Public Library Foundation, and $450 to Long Island Cares. American Jewish World Service and MAZON each received $360; the Islip Arts Council received $350.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ellen Beth Bogolub was listed as a trustee on the 2020 filing.
Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation is led by Ellen Beth Bogolub, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ellen Beth Bogolub
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $5K, to Ellen Beth Bogolub (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation
How much does Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation give each year?
Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation gave $444K across 50 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation's typical grant size?
Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $200, and its average grant was $8,875, across 50 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation give grants?
Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation's largest grantees?
Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Ellen Bogolub and Neil Friedman Fund (DAF) (FK47) Co Northern Trust ($426,814), The NY Metropolitan Opera ($2,750) and New York Philharmonic ($2,500), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included the Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic, and the Chamber Music Society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation?
The foundation stated 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 ↑
How much is Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation's EIN?
Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7275725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Ellen Beth Bogolub and Neil Friedman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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