FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation
FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $358K. Net investment income was $4K.
FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation gave $358K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $179K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $357,955
- +71491.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $178,978
- +35695.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $178,978
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Swarthmore College ($357K). Together the top 2 received $358K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $358K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $358K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | Non-Profit | $357,305 |
| Congregation Emanuel Houston, TX | Charitable | $650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $189,190 | $366,329 | $357,955 | 2 | $4,224 | — |
| 2020 | $177,139 | $11,745 | $7,801 | $500 | 1 | $11,745 | $12,987 |
| 2019 | $173,195 | $14,275 | $14,481 | $14,050 | 6 | $14,275 | $13,629 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation is led by Ellin Friedman Grossman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Ellin Friedman Grossman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer G. Oakley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Grossman
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation
How much does FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation give each year?
FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation gave $358K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $500 across 1 grant.
Where does FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation operate?
FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What is FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation's EIN?
FriedmanGrossman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0518834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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