Friedman Foundation
Friedman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $425K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Friedman Foundation at a glance
In short: Friedman Foundation gave $425K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $425K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $424,772
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $424,772
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $424,772
- Total assets
- $5,387,456
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friedman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Attachment 99 ($425K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friedman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $329K (2021) to $425K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 99 Houston, TX | General Funds | $424,772 |
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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 | $5,387,456 | $1,233,974 | $553,355 | $424,772 | 1 | $425,872 | $1,161,293 | $423,509 |
| 2024 | $4,706,837 | $396,195 | $461,555 | $382,158 | 1 | $383,391 | $338,897 | $412,935 |
| 2023 | $4,772,197 | $470,042 | $439,528 | $380,933 | 1 | $382,033 | $380,083 | $371,067 |
| 2022 | $4,741,683 | $442,495 | $477,350 | $390,083 | 1 | $392,520 | $357,665 | $366,632 |
| 2021 | $4,776,538 | $361,183 | $384,382 | $329,000 | 1 | $329,750 | $252,986 | $383,882 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friedman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $424K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friedman Foundation is led by J. Kent Friedman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Kent Friedman
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Morton A. Cohn (2021–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Friedman Foundation
How much does Friedman Foundation give each year?
Friedman Foundation gave $425K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $382K across 1 grant.
How large is Friedman Foundation?
Friedman Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $426K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $424K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Friedman Foundation operate?
Friedman Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Friedman Foundation's EIN?
Friedman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1629811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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