Friedlander Family Fund
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
68
+4.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-23.5% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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