Friedlander Family Fund

CINCINNATI, OH EIN: 31-6023791

The Friedlander Family Fund is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio, established in 1968. The foundation operates with a broad philanthropic approach, supporting diverse initiatives across the United States without narrowly specified subject focus areas.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.7M

-7.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

-20.0% YoY

Grant Count

+4.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

-23.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friedlander Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Arts
Education
Health
Jewish organizations
Human services

Grant decisions are made on the basis of trustee judgment regarding which organizations are carrying out their missions most effectively.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 66 grants to organizations, mostly in the Cincinnati area. Notable recent grants include:

Grant Range

$200–$600,000

Average Grant

amount: $18,469

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

While primarily focused on Cincinnati-area organizations, the foundation supports initiatives across 20+ U.S. states, including California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, and Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $2.8M (69%)

Colorado $885K (21%)

Illinois $45K (1%)

New Hampshire $38K (1%)

Georgia $35K (1%)

District of Columbia $34K (1%)

California $30K (1%)

New Jersey $30K (1%)

+15 more states

Cities

AlexandriaAllenwoodAtlantaBeavertonBerkeleyBostonBoulderCentennialCharlestonChicagoCincinnatiCotatiCovingtonDenverEtnaEugeneFairfieldFlorenceFort MitchellGeneva

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Current Financial Position (2024):

Total assets: $12,685,717
Total giving: $1,239,567
Total revenue: $245,089
Total expenses: $1,333,652
Giving rate: 19.9%

Previous Year (2023):

Total assets: $13,774,280
Total giving: $1,548,917
Total revenue: $13,631,697
Total expenses: $1,619,436

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,685,717	$13,774,280	$1,762,024
Revenue	$245,089	$13,631,697	$702,444
Expenses	$1,333,652	$1,619,436	$712,933
Qualifying Distributions	$1,239,567	$1,548,917	$667,401
Net Investment Income	$180,137	$229,211	$687,100
Distributable Amount	$1,000,237	$598,642	$283,813

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 Emergency Family Assistance Association ($185,000), Cincinnati Public Radio ($100,000), Artworks ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACTIVITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
ALZHEIMERS ASSOC OF GR CINCINNATI CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL FUND	$5,000
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND Denver, CO	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND COTATI, CA	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
ARTSWAVE (formerly Fine Arts Fund) CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL FUND	$17,000
ARTWORKS CINCINNATI, OH	GENERAL FUND	$50,000
BOULDER VALLEY WOMENS HEALTH CENTER INC Boulder, CO	GENERAL FUND	$6,250
CARTER CENTER Atlanta, GA	GENERAL FUND	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Ellen Friedlander – President/Director
David Friedlander – Vice President/Director
Lynne Friedlander – Vice President/Director
Melissa M. La Corte – Secretary/Treasurer (5 hours/week, $18,000 compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MELISSA M LA CORTE	SECY/TREAS	5	$24,000
ELLEN FRIEDLANDER	VP/DIRECTOR	—	—
DAVID FRIEDLANDER	VP/DIRECTOR	—	—
LYNNE FRIEDLANDER	PRES/DIRECTOR	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 600 Vine Street, Suite 2100, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2466

Phone: (513) 621-4612

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Friedlander Family Fund fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Arts • Education • Health • Jewish organizations • Human services Grant decisions are made on the basis of trustee judgment regarding which organizations are carrying out their missions most effectively.

How do I apply for a grant from Friedlander Family Fund?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Grant range: $200–$600,000 • Average grant amount: $18,469 • Median grant amount: $18,469 • Annual giving: $1.2–$1.5 million • Success rate for new applicants: 12% **Recent Grant Activity:** In 2024, the foundation made 66 grants to organizations, mostly in the Cincinnati area. Notable recent grants include: • Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA): $185,000 • Cincinnati Public Radio: $100,000 • ArtWorks / Art Opportunities Inc: $50,000 • Cincinnati Art Muse…

Where does Friedlander Family Fund make grants?

What size grants does Friedlander Family Fund award?

In 2024, Friedlander Family Fund awarded 68 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Friedlander Family Fund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Friedlander Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.