Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman
Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California. Its 2026 filing reports 24 grants totaling $64,875, with recipients including Jewish organizations, arts organizations, and community-serving groups.
Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman at a glance
In short: Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman gave $65K across 24 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 25% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $64,875
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,703
- -9.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $117,437
- +24.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (62% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21650 Burbank Blvd 122, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (818) 766-5542
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Adat Ari El ($13K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 106 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, California recipients accounted for 62% of grant dollars, followed by Ohio at 17%, Michigan at 8%, New York at 7%, and Massachusetts at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $938 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 71% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 227% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $190K (2019). In 2026 it made 24 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adat Ari El Valley Village, CA | General Operating Purposes | $12,750 |
| Cantors Assembly Fairlawn, OH | general operating purposes | $11,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Purposes | $5,000 |
| Mazon Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Purposes | $5,000 |
| Encore Musical Theatre Dexter, MI | general operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Center Theatre Group Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Purposes | $3,500 |
| Hillel at UCLA Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Purposes | $3,000 |
| American Jewish University Bel Air, CA | General Operating Purposes | $2,500 |
| Yiddish Book Center Amherst, MA | General Operating Purposes | $2,500 |
| Colburn School Los Angeles, CA | general operating purposes | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $117,437 | $99,861 | $76,972 | $64,875 | 24 | $70,948 | — | $3,869 |
| 2025 | $94,548 | $84,769 | $67,822 | $56,750 | 19 | $62,311 | — | $3,671 |
| 2024 | $77,601 | $59,611 | $53,371 | $42,900 | 20 | $48,148 | — | $2,856 |
| 2023 | $71,201 | $29,905 | $30,802 | $19,850 | 21 | $25,337 | — | $2,778 |
| 2022 | $72,098 | $108,463 | $109,971 | $100,590 | 22 | $105,293 | $3,785 | $3,874 |
| 2021 | $73,606 | $27,562 | $32,809 | $22,804 | 18 | — | — | $3,832 |
| 2019 | $59,051 | $202,890 | $200,149 | $190,400 | 18 | — | — | $3,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include organizations whose own stated missions involve Jewish music and education, Jewish student life, interest-free loans, and arts and cultural programming. For example, Cantor’s Assembly says it promotes the welfare and education of cantors and conserves and promotes Jewish music. Jewish Free Loan Association says it provides interest-free loans to people and families with urgent needs, promoting self-sufficiency with dignity. Hillel at UCLA describes its mission as supporting Jewish student life, learning, and Israel at UCLA.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $64,875. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,750, with a median grant of $1,500. Among the largest grants were $12,750 to Adat Ari El, $11,000 to Cantor’s Assembly, $5,000 each to Jewish Free Loan Association and MAZON, and $5,000 to Encore Musical Theatre. Other reported grants included $3,500 to Center Theatre Group, $3,000 to Hillel at UCLA, and $2,500 each to American Jewish University, Yiddish Book Center, and Colburn School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Kenneth J Friedman as trustee. Alayne E Meskin, Daniel E Friedman, and Eric J Friedman are listed on the advisory committee.
Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kenneth J. Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.1 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $10K (2026)
Alayne E. Meskin
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Daniel E. Friedman
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Eric J. Friedman
Advisory Committee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $10K, to Kenneth J Friedman (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman
How much does Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman give each year?
Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman gave $65K across 24 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $57K across 19 grants.
What is Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman's typical grant size?
Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,703, across 24 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman that year got $2K on average.
Where does Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman give grants?
Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (17%) and Michigan (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Northridge, CA (2 grants).
Does Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman's largest grantees?
Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman's largest 2026 grantees include Adat Ari El ($12,750), Cantors Assembly ($11,000) and Jewish Free Loan Association ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman?
Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman reported $117K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include organizations whose own stated missions involve Jewish music and education, Jewish student life, interest-free loans, and arts and cultural programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman's EIN?
Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2147173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kenneth-j-and-marilynn-j-friedman-morg_98467ef6a16b452fa75588e2e030f9ff
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