Fraydun Foundation Inc
Fraydun Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made 12 grants totaling $280,500 to charitable organizations; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Fraydun Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fraydun Foundation Inc gave $281K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Minnesota. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $280,500
- -52.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,375
- -44.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,371,503
- +7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (39% 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 Fraydun Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Pan Am Equities Inc 18 E 50Th St, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 837-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fraydun Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Life Time Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 95 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported by recipient state as MN 39%, NY 39%, FL 18%, CT 4%, and IL 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fraydun Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 45% 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 (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 $102K (2020) to $594K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $281K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Time Foundation Chanhassen, MN | General Support | $100,000 |
| Douglas & Kaisa Levine Charitable Foundation Inc Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company New York, NY | General Support | $45,000 |
| The Peace Studio New York, NY | General Support | $35,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| The South Fork Natural History Museum Bridgehampton, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities Film Festival St Louis Park, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Westover School Inc Middlebury, CT | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Cell Theatre CO New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Natal Inc New York, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $13,371,503 | $1,228,641 | $304,331 | $280,500 | 12 | $286,650 | $1,218,270 | $632,527 |
| 2023 | $12,447,193 | $238,779 | $599,151 | $593,500 | 14 | $443,670 | $526,542 | $595,009 |
| 2022 | $12,807,565 | $2,414,683 | $162,639 | $149,450 | 14 | $162,639 | $1,314,734 | $563,904 |
| 2021 | $11,437,124 | $2,451,068 | $142,891 | $140,100 | 24 | $142,891 | $763,163 | $523,969 |
| 2020 | $9,870,284 | $349,614 | $108,840 | $101,900 | 31 | — | $349,614 | $470,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fraydun Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $633K 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 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, LIFE TIME FOUNDATION describes its work as supporting youth nutrition, youth movement, and a healthy planet; THE PEACE STUDIO says it develops artists and journalists seeking to inspire hope and social change; and WESTOVER SCHOOL INC says it empowers young women to lead lives of consequence.
Other 2024 recipients include AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NATAL INC, which says it helps fund services supporting Israelis recovering from psychological trauma caused by terrorism and war; Feeding America, whose stated mission is to advance equitable access to nutritious food; and Council for Unity Inc, which says it empowers young people and communities to promote safety, unity, and achievement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $280,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $100,000 to LIFE TIME FOUNDATION, $50,000 to DOUGLAS & KAISA LEVINE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC, $45,000 to CHILDREN'S THEATRE COMPANY, and $35,000 to THE PEACE STUDIO. Each grant’s stated purpose was general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists FRAYDUN MANOCHERIAN, JENNIFER MANOCHERIAN, and KIMBERLY MANOCHERIAN as directors.
Fraydun Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fraydun Manocherian
Director
Director As Req'd → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Manocherian
Director
Director As Req'd → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Manocherian
Director
Director As Req'd → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Fraydun Foundation Inc
How much does Fraydun Foundation Inc give each year?
Fraydun Foundation Inc gave $281K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $594K across 14 grants.
What is Fraydun Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fraydun Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,375, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fraydun Foundation Inc that year got $38K on average.
Where does Fraydun Foundation Inc give grants?
Fraydun Foundation Inc's top state is Minnesota, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (39%) and Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Fraydun Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fraydun Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fraydun Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fraydun Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Life Time Foundation ($100,000), Douglas & Kaisa Levine Charitable Foundation Inc ($50,000) and Children's Theatre Company ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fraydun Foundation Inc?
Fraydun Foundation Inc reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $633K (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 Fraydun Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fraydun Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fraydun Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fraydun Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3185696. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fraydun Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fraydun Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fraydun-foundation-inc-morg_b08dfddc52724d0085aec5ce44d1624a
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