L&M Friedlander Foundation
L&M Friedlander Foundation is a private foundation based in New City, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $200,000 through 10 grants to charitable organizations.
L&M Friedlander Foundation at a glance
In short: L&M Friedlander Foundation gave $200K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,040,832
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to L&M Friedlander Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 52 South Mountain Road, New City, NY 10956
Phone: (845) 634-5214
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who L&M Friedlander Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regis High School ($50K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in New York (57% of grant dollars), Arizona (12%), Florida (12%), Washington, DC (12%), and Tennessee (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How L&M Friedlander Foundation gives
- Giving grew 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 142% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $200K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Tucson, AZ | Education | $25,000 |
| Eakins Press Foundation New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Education Rocks Delray Beach, FL | Education | $25,000 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | Education | $25,000 |
| Our Lady Queen of Angels New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Regis High School New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Regis High School New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation New York, NY | Public Health | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Public Health | $10,000 |
| Bonnie Youth Club Brooklyn, NY | Education | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,040,832 | $233,389 | $210,811 | $200,000 | 10 | $200,000 | $222,578 | $140,425 |
| 2023 | $3,018,254 | $29,222 | $115,904 | $100,000 | 8 | $100,000 | $86,541 | $140,610 |
| 2022 | $3,104,936 | $131,540 | $170,256 | $135,000 | 10 | $135,000 | $114,055 | $145,310 |
| 2021 | $3,143,652 | $659,007 | $128,597 | $107,200 | 13 | $107,200 | $638,378 | $150,011 |
| 2020 | $2,611,985 | $83,460 | $138,397 | $108,550 | 20 | — | $54,175 | $144,252 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L&M Friedlander Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K 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
The foundation’s filing identifies education and public health as purposes for its 2024 grants. Its recipients include organizations with varied missions: Education Rocks Inc says it provides educational opportunities to children in the developing world; the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum says it fosters appreciation and understanding of the Sonoran Desert; the National Park Foundation says it supports the protection, preservation, and restoration of America’s national parks; and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $200,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $25,000.
The largest grants included $25,000 each to Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Eakins Press Foundation, Education Rocks Inc, National Park Foundation, Our Lady Queen of Angels, and Regis High School (two grants). It also awarded $10,000 to Parkinson’s Foundation, $10,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and $5,000 to Bonnie Youth Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lee Friedlander as president and Maria Friedlander as treasurer.
L&M Friedlander Foundation is led by Lee Friedlander, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lee Friedlander
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maria Friedlander
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about L&M Friedlander Foundation
How much does L&M Friedlander Foundation give each year?
L&M Friedlander Foundation gave $200K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 8 grants.
What is L&M Friedlander Foundation's typical grant size?
L&M Friedlander Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does L&M Friedlander Foundation give grants?
L&M Friedlander Foundation gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (13%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does L&M Friedlander Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on L&M Friedlander Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (8 grants).
Who are L&M Friedlander Foundation's largest grantees?
L&M Friedlander Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Regis High School ($50,000 across 2 grants), Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum ($25,000) and Eakins Press Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is L&M Friedlander Foundation?
L&M Friedlander Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does L&M Friedlander Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies education and public health as purposes for its 2024 grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from L&M Friedlander Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is L&M Friedlander Foundation's EIN?
L&M Friedlander Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5599631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does L&M Friedlander Foundation 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). L&M Friedlander Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/landm-friedlander-foundation-morg_8a46fdfef3064cbfa83a707b8d7d1e62
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