Friedlander Family Fund
Friedlander Family Fund is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It makes grants to organizations, with its 2024 filing stating that awards are mostly in the Greater Cincinnati area and that it prefers human services.
Key facts about Friedlander Family Fund
In short: Friedlander Family Fund gave $1.2M across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 31-6023791
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,239,567
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- Average grant
- $18,229
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (21 of 67, 2024)
- Total assets
- $12,685,717
- Primary geography
- Ohio (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Contact Melissa LaCorte. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- None.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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
68
+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.
Is Friedlander Family Fund open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 67 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 102% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own stated preference is for human services, mostly in the Greater Cincinnati area. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work: Emergency Family Assistance Association describes helping people meet immediate needs for food, shelter, and other necessities; La Soupe describes rescuing produce to make meals for food-insecure families; and Cincinnati Public Radio describes providing journalism, music, and culture. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park describes its work as presenting diverse, engaging theater and bringing Cincinnati’s artistic excellence to a national audience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 68 grants totaling $1,239,567. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $185,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest award was $185,000 to Emergency Family Assistance Association in Boulder, Colorado. Other notable grants included $100,000 to Cincinnati Public Radio and $50,000 each to ArtWorks, Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Community Foundation Serving Boulder County, Hilside Trust, Mercantile Library - Capital Drives, and the University of Cincinnati Foundation. Ensemble Theater Cincinnati received $30,000.
Review Cycle
None.
How to Apply
Contact Melissa LaCorte. The foundation says a simple one-page letter is most effective and lists no application deadlines. Its stated restriction is that giving is mostly in the Greater Cincinnati area, with a preference for human services.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 26% to recipients in Colorado. Illinois, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia each accounted for 2% or 3% of grant dollars, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $613K (2021) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emergency Family Assistance Association ($185K). Together the top 10 received $665K.
Grant Size Distribution
331 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 305 grants of 331 (92%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Family Assistance Association Boulder, CO | General Fund | $185,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio CIncinnati, OH | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Artworks Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation Serving Boulder County Boulder, CO | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Hilside Trust Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Mercantile Library - Capital Drives Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Univ of Cinti Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Ensemble Theater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Fund | $30,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,685,717 | $245,089 | $1,333,652 | $1,239,567 |
| 2023 | $13,774,280 | $13,631,697 | $1,619,436 | $1,548,917 |
| 2022 | $1,762,024 | $702,444 | $712,933 | $667,401 |
| 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 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melissa M. La Corte as secretary/treasurer; Ellen Friedlander and David Friedlander as vice presidents/directors; and Lynne Friedlander as president/director.
Friedlander Family Fund is led by Lynne Friedlander, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynne Friedlander
President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Friedlander
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen Friedlander
Vice President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
President & Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa M. La Corte
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Andrea Friedlander (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James B. Reynolds (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Susan S. Friedlander (2020–2022) — President & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Melissa M La Corte (Secy/Treas).
Contact
Application contact: Melissa Lacorte
Mailing address: 600 Vine Street Suite 2100, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 621-4612
Frequently asked questions about Friedlander Family Fund
How much does Friedlander Family Fund give each year?
Friedlander Family Fund gave $1.2M across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 65 grants.
What is Friedlander Family Fund's typical grant size?
Friedlander Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,229, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Friedlander Family Fund that year got $13K on average.
Where does Friedlander Family Fund give grants?
Friedlander Family Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (31 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Boulder, CO (4 grants) and Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does Friedlander Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Friedlander Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Friedlander Family Fund's largest grantees?
Friedlander Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Emergency Family Assistance Association ($185,000), Cincinnati Public Radio ($100,000) and Artworks ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Friedlander Family Fund?
Friedlander Family Fund reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Friedlander Family Fund fund?
The foundation’s own stated preference is for human services, mostly in the Greater Cincinnati area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Friedlander Family Fund?
Contact Melissa LaCorte. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Friedlander Family Fund's EIN?
Friedlander Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6023791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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