Freeman Foundation
Freeman Foundation is a private foundation based in Monsey, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $35,688, with listed grants primarily supporting Jewish education.
Freeman Foundation at a glance
In short: Freeman Foundation gave $36K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,688
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,099
- +33.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $552,970
- +122.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Freeman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Waverly Pl, Monsey, NY 10952-2538
Phone: (845) 642-4735
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Freeman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshiva Beth Moshe ($13K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 3% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Freeman Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $360 first-time, $430 repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2022) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Beth Moshe Scranton, NY | support Jewish Education | $12,500 |
| Emunas Bais Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | support Jewish Education | $10,500 |
| Yeshiva of Telshe Alumni Bronx, NY | support Jewish Education | $4,000 |
| Cong Khal Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz Brooklyn, NY | Jewish Education | $4,000 |
| Mesivta Tiferes Jerusalem New York, NY | Jewish Education | $1,000 |
| Zichron Moshe South Fallsburg, NY | support Jewish Education | $1,000 |
| Bais Yaakov Shiras Miriam Monsey, NY | Jewish Education | $600 |
| Bas Mikroh Spring Valley, NY | Jewish Education | $500 |
| Moreshes Bais Yaakov Lakewood, NJ | Jewish Education | $360 |
| Yeshiva Bais Hillel Passaic, NJ | Jewish Education | $360 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $552,970 | $385,795 | $35,838 | $35,688 | 17 | $35,688 | $366,045 | $26,846 |
| 2024 | $248,089 | $-109,262 | $33,514 | $33,103 | 21 | $33,514 | $3,268 | $27,537 |
| 2023 | $393,669 | $26,806 | $35,969 | $35,583 | 34 | $35,969 | $24,474 | $26,217 |
| 2022 | $409,862 | $63,081 | $28,422 | $26,787 | 32 | $28,422 | $27,783 | $22,492 |
| 2020 | $470,408 | $-66,678 | $32,626 | $32,626 | 19 | — | $5,361 | $23,865 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freeman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $35,688. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $12,500, with a median of $360.
The largest listed grants were $12,500 to Yeshiva Beth Moshe; $10,500 to Emunas Bais Yaakov; $4,000 each to Yeshiva of Telshe Alumni and Cong Khal Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz; and $1,000 each to Mesivta Tiferes Jerusalem and Zichron Moshe. The listed purposes describe these awards as support for Jewish education or Jewish education. The filing also lists $180 to Ezras Torah for support for needy people.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alfred A Freeman, Yaakov Freeman, and Saralea Steinberg as trustees.
Freeman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alfred A. Freeman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yaakov Freeman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saralea Steinberg
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sara Lea Steinberg (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Freeman Foundation
How much does Freeman Foundation give each year?
Freeman Foundation gave $36K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 21 grants.
What is Freeman Foundation's typical grant size?
Freeman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $360, and its average grant was $2,099, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Freeman Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Freeman Foundation give grants?
Freeman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monsey, NY (4 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Freeman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Freeman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Jewish Education" (8 grants) and "support Jewish Education" (5 grants).
Who are Freeman Foundation's largest grantees?
Freeman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshiva Beth Moshe ($12,500), Emunas Bais Yaakov ($10,500) and Yeshiva of Telshe Alumni ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Freeman Foundation?
Freeman Foundation reported $553K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Freeman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Freeman Foundation's EIN?
Freeman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7003467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Freeman 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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