Freedman Family Foundation
The Freedman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Aspen, Colorado. It describes itself on its 2024 filing as solely grant-making; its reported 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in Colorado.
Freedman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Freedman Family Foundation gave $224K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $224,237
- +59.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,249
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,945,510
- +73.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Freedman 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: 27 Maroon Drive, Aspen, CO 81611
Phone: (970) 948-6831
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Freedman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aspen Art Museum ($173K across 4 grants). Together the top 6 received $224K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 73 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Freedman Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 219% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2023) to $1.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | Support | $140,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | Support | $25,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation Basalt, CO | Support | $10,200 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center Snowmass Village, CO | Support | $10,000 |
| Buddy Program Aspen, CO | Support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | Support | $7,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center Snowmass Village, CO | Support | $5,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center Snowmass Village, CO | Support | $5,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center Snowmass Village, CO | Support | $3,137 |
| Buddy Program Aspen, CO | Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,945,510 | $1,013,859 | $230,561 | $224,237 | 13 | $224,237 | $1,013,859 | $102,336 |
| 2023 | $1,695,781 | $13,675 | $147,864 | $140,800 | 7 | $140,800 | $13,675 | $94,404 |
| 2022 | $2,364,230 | $-1,035,228 | $211,581 | $200,000 | 9 | $200,000 | $28,696 | $108,312 |
| 2021 | $3,638,926 | $735,028 | $663,633 | $608,900 | 18 | $608,900 | $734,853 | $151,916 |
| 2020 | $3,580,353 | $1,842,609 | $1,907,802 | $1,897,850 | 26 | — | $855,919 | $159,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freedman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grantees include arts and community organizations. The Aspen Art Museum describes its work as advancing contemporary art and cultural change through exhibitions, critical dialogues, and community engagement. Anderson Ranch Arts Center describes itself as a learning community fostering creativity through the visual arts and enriching lives with art, inspiration, and community. Aspen Community Foundation says it connects donors to community needs, builds charitable funds, and brings people together to address community problems.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $224,237. Grant amounts ranged from $900 to $140,000, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $140,000 and $25,000 to the Aspen Art Museum, $10,200 to Aspen Community Foundation, and $10,000 to Anderson Ranch Arts Center. The foundation also gave $10,000 to the Buddy Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Matthew Freedman is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Freedman Family Foundation is led by Matthew Freedman, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Freedman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Freedman Family Foundation
How much does Freedman Family Foundation give each year?
Freedman Family Foundation gave $224K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $141K across 7 grants.
What is Freedman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Freedman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,249, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Freedman Family Foundation give grants?
Freedman Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Aspen, CO (8 grants) and Snowmass Village, CO (4 grants).
Does Freedman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Freedman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (13 grants).
Who are Freedman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Freedman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Aspen Art Museum ($172,900 across 4 grants), Anderson Ranch Arts Center ($23,137 across 4 grants) and Buddy Program ($13,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Freedman Family Foundation?
Freedman Family Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $224K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Freedman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grantees include arts and community organizations. The Aspen Art Museum describes its work as advancing contemporary art and cultural change through exhibitions, critical dialogues, and community engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Freedman 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 Freedman Family Foundation's EIN?
Freedman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2887728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Freedman 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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