Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation
The Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2026 grants supported organizations working in education, hunger relief, family assistance, senior community connections, cancer care, and trails.
Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation at a glance
In short: Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation gave $1.1M across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $51K), mostly in California. 25% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,076,486
- +12.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- +16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $51,261
- -3.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $17,488,334
- -0.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eric and Tiffany Friedman 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: 1 Embarcadero Center 2410, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (650) 845-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was French American International School ($616K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 83 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to Connecticut, 6% to Massachusetts, 4% to Florida, and 2% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 75% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2026). 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $764K (2022) to $1.1M (2026). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| French American International School San Francisco, CA | Education | $600,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Education | $75,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank San Rafael, CA | End Hunger | $60,000 |
| The Open Door San Bernardino, CA | Family Assistance Program | $40,000 |
| Eric and Tiffany Friedman Charitable Fund - Raymond James Charitable Funds St Petersburg, FL | See Statement 8 | $40,000 |
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | Education | $30,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank San Rafael, CA | End Hunger | $30,000 |
| San Francisco Village San Francisco, CA | Connect seniors in sf to community, resources and expertise they need | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Village San Francisco, CA | Connect seniors in sf to community, resources and expertise they need | $20,000 |
| The Open Door San Bernardino, CA | Family Assistance Program | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,488,334 | $1,083,552 | $1,191,919 | $1,076,486 | 21 | $1,076,486 | $962,194 | $1,171,632 |
| 2025 | $17,628,476 | $660,881 | $1,056,615 | $955,000 | 18 | $955,000 | $553,441 | $1,075,438 |
| 2024 | $17,967,612 | $307,167 | $1,006,761 | $897,500 | 21 | $897,500 | $185,858 | $965,777 |
| 2023 | $18,632,004 | $297,499 | $1,081,361 | $995,000 | 9 | $995,000 | $205,388 | $885,333 |
| 2022 | $19,405,390 | $-906,018 | $865,450 | $764,000 | 14 | $764,000 | $168,393 | $1,037,625 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2026 — 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 2026 grants included education, hunger relief, family assistance, cancer care, senior services, and trails. Grantee descriptions offer examples of the work supported: San Francisco Village says it helps residents aged 60 and older build community connections and age in their own homes; Rails-to-Trails Conservancy describes its work as connecting the nation through trails and creating safe ways to walk, bike, and be active outdoors. Massachusetts Audubon Society says it works to protect Massachusetts nature through education, conservation, advocacy, research, and habitat stewardship. The American Camping Association says it advances welfare and education through camp experiences and supports quality camp and youth development programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $1,076,486. Grant amounts ranged from $2,386 to $600,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $600,000 to French American International School for education; $75,000 to Yale University for education; $60,000 and $30,000 to SF Marin Food Bank for hunger relief; and $40,000 to The Open Door for a family assistance program. Other grants included $30,000 to UCSF Foundation for education, $20,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for cancer care, and $20,000 to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to build a nation connected by trails. San Francisco Village received two reported grants of $20,000 each to connect San Francisco seniors with community, resources, and expertise. The foundation also reported a $40,000 grant to Eric and Tiffany Friedman Charitable Fund - Raymond James Charitable Funds, with the purpose listed as “See Statement 8.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Eric Friedman and Tiffany Friedman as trustees.
Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Eric Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation
How much does Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation give each year?
Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation gave $1.1M across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $955K across 18 grants.
What is Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation's typical grant size?
Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $51,261, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation give grants?
Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (7%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (8 grants), San Rafael, CA (2 grants) and San Bernardino, CA (2 grants).
Does Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (7 grants).
Who are Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation's largest grantees?
Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include French American International School ($615,500 across 2 grants), SF Marin Food Bank ($90,000 across 2 grants) and Yale University ($75,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation?
Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants included education, hunger relief, family assistance, cancer care, senior services, and trails. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eric and Tiffany Friedman 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 Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation's EIN?
Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6861419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Does Eric and Tiffany Friedman 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/eric-and-tiffany-friedman-foundation-morg_508732b0ca2e43908226f30530e5a9ac
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