The Friedel Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1998 and based in Austin, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since March 1999. It is a family foundation steered by next-generation family members following the vision of its founders, the late Leonard and Phyllis Friedel.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$350K
+6.1% YoY
Grant Count
120
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-2.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friedel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $351K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a public website and has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the Friedel Family Foundation primarily funds:
- Jewish causes — including local Jewish organizations and national Jewish initiatives, as well as organizations working in and for Israel
- Health — including public health initiatives
- Human services — community development and social services
- Arts and cultural causes
The foundation's Jewish grantmaking reflects the founders' legacy, including their involvement with the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix and the establishment of the Friedel Jewish Academy.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$1,500–$3,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas and Arizona. However, its Jewish grantmaking extends to organizations across the United States and internationally to groups working in and for Israel.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $3,938,871
- Total giving: $329,882
- Total revenue: $312,000
- Total expenses: $441,000
- Total liabilities: $94,300
The foundation's assets have remained relatively stable, with total assets around $4 million in recent years.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,059,048 | $3,938,871 | $3,997,630 |
| Revenue | $678,955 | $311,750 | $-201,183 |
| Expenses | $464,459 | $440,607 | $387,061 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $352,572 | $332,432 | $329,886 |
| Net Investment Income | $511,284 | $273,752 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $351,056 | $318,753 | $333,906 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friedel Jewish Acadamy ($38,000), Arizona Jewish Historical Society ($20,250), Beth Joseph Congregation ($13,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADL-AUSTIN CHAPTER AUSTIN, TX | TO FUND DAILY OPERATIONS | $5,925 |
| ASU FOUNDATION TEMPE, AZ | TO FUND DAILY OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| ALPHA EPSILON PHI FOUNDATION STAMFORD, CT | TO FUND DAILY OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR SHAARE ZEDEK NEWARK, NJ | To fund daily operations | $250 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE JORDAN RIVE NEW YORK, NY | TO FUND DAILY OPERATIONS | $500 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISREAL TEANECK, NJ | TO FUND DAILY OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SUNRISE ISREAL OCEANSIDE, NY | TO FUND DAILY OPERATIONS | $1,800 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE PHOENIX, AZ | TO FUND DAILY OPERATIONS | $250 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION NEW YORK, NY | TO FUND DAILY OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | TO FUND DAILY OPERATIONS | $100 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Randi Friedel Jablin — President
- Steve Gellman — Vice President
- Lynne F Gellman — Secretary/Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNNE F GELLMAN | SECRETARY/TREAS | 2 | — |
| RANDI F JABLIN | President | 1 | — |
| STEVE GELLMAN | Vice President | 2 | $10,200 |
| JAY D GELLMAN | Director | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains a low public profile and does not actively publicize its grantmaking activities. No recent grant announcements or news items specific to the Friedel Family Foundation were identified in available sources.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Friedel Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not maintain a public website and has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the Friedel Family Foundation primarily funds: • **Jewish causes** — including local Jewish organizations and national Jewish initiatives, as well as organizations working in and for Israel • **Health** — including public health initiatives • **Human services** — community development and social services • **Arts and cultural causes** The foundation's Je…
How do I apply for a grant from Friedel Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $311,000–$329,000 • Number of grants: 64–99 grants annually (varies by year) • Median grant size: $1,500–$3,000 • Grant range: $1,000–$27,000 • Giving rate: approximately 7.9% of assets **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only. **Past Grantees:** Documented recipients include: • Dell Jewish Community Campus Development Corporation • Temple Beth Shalom • Central Texas Foo…
Where does Friedel Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas and Arizona. However, its Jewish grantmaking extends to organizations across the United States and internationally to groups working in and for Israel.
What size grants does Friedel Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Friedel Family Foundation awarded 120 grants totaling $350K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Friedel Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Friedel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $351K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Friedel Family Foundation's EIN?
Friedel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0938348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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