Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation
The Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 recipients included organizations working in areas such as cancer research, Jewish education and community life, religious teaching, Holocaust education, and health care.
Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation at a glance
In short: Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation gave $144K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $143,550
- +32.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,681
- +60.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $180,138
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (64% 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 Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3998 Inverness, Houston, TX 77019-1004
Phone: (713) 961-0066
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Torch Torah Outreach Resources ($24K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 205 grants of 206 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 64% of grant dollars, New York recipients 28%, and recipients in Washington, DC, and California received 4% and 3%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 39 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $91K (2022) to $144K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Torch Torah Outreach Resources Houston, TX | Charitable | $24,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Emery Weiner School Houston, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Friends of IDF New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Happy Lungs Project Austin, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Israel Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Yeshurun Houston, TX | Charitable | $3,500 |
| American Technion Society Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Dean Bible Ministries Inc Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of the THGAAC Houston, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 | $180,138 | $120,279 | $145,071 | $143,550 | 39 | $145,050 | $258 | $12,789 |
| 2023 | $178,159 | $-13,754 | $109,556 | $108,050 | 47 | $109,556 | $1,491 | $10,578 |
| 2022 | $240,696 | $-23,913 | $92,507 | $91,026 | 41 | $92,507 | $2,233 | $16,666 |
| 2021 | $369,752 | $551 | $103,100 | $101,848 | 47 | $103,100 | $551 | $25,660 |
| 2020 | $458,212 | $449,715 | $141,600 | $141,600 | 32 | — | $81,852 | $13,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 with varied missions. For example, Happy Lungs Project says it supports researchers and clinicians working toward a cure for RET-positive non-small cell lung cancer and provides information to patients. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. Holocaust Museum Houston says it educates about the Holocaust and other genocides and teaches about the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and apathy. Other recipients included Dean Bible Ministries, which says it spreads the gospel through Bible teachings, and Baylor College of Medicine, which says it advances human health through patient care, research, education, and community services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $143,550. Grants ranged from $100 to $24,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest were $24,000 to Torch Torah Outreach Resources and $20,000 each to Birthright Israel Foundation, Emery Weiner School, Friends of IDF, and Happy Lungs Project. These grants were listed as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leonard Edward Friedman as vice president/director, Teresa H Friedman as president/director, and Michael Lawrence Friedman as secretary/treasurer/director.
Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation is led by Teresa H. Friedman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Teresa H. Friedman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leonard Edward Friedman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Lawrence Friedman
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
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 Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation
How much does Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation give each year?
Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation gave $144K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $108K across 47 grants.
What is Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation's typical grant size?
Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,681, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation give grants?
Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (24 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (39 grants).
Who are Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation's largest grantees?
Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Torch Torah Outreach Resources ($24,000), Birthright Israel Foundation ($20,000) and Emery Weiner School ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation?
Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation reported $180K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation's EIN?
Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0598286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leonard and Teresa Friedman 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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