Harold & Elaine Friedland
Harold & Elaine Friedland is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It reported 16 grants totaling $155,875 in 2024, supporting organizations whose work included emergency medical response in Israel, children’s programs, health care, Jewish community needs, and local public-space preservation.
Harold & Elaine Friedland at a glance
In short: Harold & Elaine Friedland gave $156K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,875
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,742
- +23.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $665,218
- -5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harold & Elaine Friedland
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a written application specifying the requested contribution’s purpose. It names Mrs. Denise Conklin as the contact and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Mrs Denise Conklin
Mailing address: 7920 Palencia Way, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: (215) 625-9396
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harold & Elaine Friedland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Magen David Adom ($58K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported as 86% to Florida, 10% to New York, 3% to Texas, and less than 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harold & Elaine Friedland open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 138% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 332% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2022) to $173K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David Adom Palm Beach Gardens, FL | To further support the organization's mission to support israel's emergency medical responders for the state's 8 million people | $57,500 |
| Israel Tennis Center Foundation Deerfield Beach, FL | To further support the organization's mission to improve the lives of children by teaching life skills. | $27,800 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | To further support the organization's mission of providing superior, compassionate health care through the cultivation and stewardship of philanthropic gifts and raising the public awareness of the hospital. | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | To further support the organization's mission to support the soldiers who protect israel and jews worldwide. | $16,000 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | To further support the organization's mission to address and plan for the current and future needs of jewish people around the world. | $12,500 |
| Serving up Hope Boca Raton, FL | To further support the organization's mission of providing domestic programs support accessible starter tennis programs for underserved youth. | $7,500 |
| Jewish Adoption Foster Care Sunrise, FL | To further support the organization's mission to provide services to abused and neglected children in South Florida. | $7,200 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | To support the mission of advancing cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality. | $5,000 |
| Boca International Jewish Film Festival Inc Boca Raton, FL | To further support the organization's mission of bringing together and showcasing many film makers and films in support and celebration of jewish/israeli cinema. | $1,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | To further support the organization's mission to support the best pediatric hospital in the united states. | $350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665,218 | $148,895 | $189,199 | $155,875 | 16 | $175,098 | $136,831 | $52,767 |
| 2023 | $705,897 | $136,464 | $214,409 | $173,395 | 22 | $199,799 | $121,169 | $56,094 |
| 2022 | $783,549 | $63,754 | $97,773 | $48,225 | 11 | $78,336 | $47,840 | $63,394 |
| 2021 | $817,660 | $135,000 | $125,965 | $65,630 | 13 | $105,873 | $115,475 | $70,121 |
| 2020 | $811,133 | $22,423 | $95,068 | $50,935 | 19 | — | $11,539 | $67,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold & Elaine Friedland reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing emergency medical response in Israel, children’s well-being and education, health care and cancer research, Jewish life and community needs, and tennis programs for underserved youth.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. For example, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it provides support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. Serving Up Hope says it provides sustainable tennis programs for underprivileged children and supports local communities in maintaining and growing those programs. Friends of Rittenhouse Square says it works to preserve, protect, and beautify the park.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $155,875. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $57,500, with a median of $3,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $57,500 to American Friends of Magen David Adom, for support of Israel’s emergency medical responders; $27,800 to Israel Tennis Center Foundation, for its work teaching life skills to children; and $20,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, for its support of the hospital’s health-care mission. Other notable grants included $16,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, $12,500 to Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, and $7,500 to Serving Up Hope.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elaine Friedland as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; Harold J Friedland as president; and Denise F Conklin as assistant vice president.
Harold & Elaine Friedland is led by Harold J. Friedland, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harold J. Friedland
President
Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Friedland
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Denise F. Conklin
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Denise F. Cohen (2020–2022) — Assistant Vice President
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 $16K, to Elaine Friedland (Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harold & Elaine Friedland
How much does Harold & Elaine Friedland give each year?
Harold & Elaine Friedland gave $156K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $173K across 22 grants.
What is Harold & Elaine Friedland's typical grant size?
Harold & Elaine Friedland's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,742, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harold & Elaine Friedland that year got $7K on average.
Where does Harold & Elaine Friedland give grants?
Harold & Elaine Friedland gives mostly in Florida: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Deerfield Beach, FL (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Harold & Elaine Friedland give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Harold & Elaine Friedland's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Harold & Elaine Friedland's largest grantees?
Harold & Elaine Friedland's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Magen David Adom ($57,500), Israel Tennis Center Foundation ($27,800) and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harold & Elaine Friedland?
Harold & Elaine Friedland reported $665K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harold & Elaine Friedland fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing emergency medical response in Israel, children’s well-being and education, health care and cancer research, Jewish life and community needs, and tennis programs for underserved youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harold & Elaine Friedland?
The filing says to submit a written application specifying the requested contribution’s purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harold & Elaine Friedland's EIN?
Harold & Elaine Friedland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2841007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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